Florida home prices are expected to decline even further in 2026

Home prices are going to drop – Pictured: Homes in Celebration District, Orlando, FL. – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Box Lab After several years of decline, fresh estimates from the Realtor.com® 2026 national housing forecast indicate that home prices in Florida will likely continue to decline next year. In 2026, median sales prices for

According to a state audit, Florida state parks have a $759 million backlog of maintenance & repairs that need to be made

Florida State Parks – Pictured: Located in Florida, Ichetucknee Springs State Park – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Joanne Dale Visitor centers are getting older. Septic tanks are outdated. There is an absence of ramps and accessible sidewalks. Florida’s state park system has a nearly $759 million backlog in repairs to maintain and improve Floridians’

In the scorching Florida market, home values decline

Florida housing market – Pictured: A home for sale in St. Augustine, Florida, USA. Photo: Paul Brennan/Shutterstock.com With Florida leading the US in metro areas with the greatest drops in property prices, the US housing market is cooling along with the weather as we move into late November. According to a recent research by the

Americans moved less than ever in 2024, setting a new record for mobility rates

Mobility Rates Update – Pictured: Homes for Sale — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Andy Dean Photography Mobility is gradually declining: Almost one in three Americans relocated annually in the 1900s. It was then one in five by the 1960s. Just over one out of nine persons moved in 2024. A historic low: As Americans migrate less

New Florida gun rules are brought to light by the Miami Gun Show

Man shooting gun at gun range – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Prath Miami-Dade County, FL. — The Miami-Dade County Fair Expo Center hosted the Miami Gun Show this past weekend. The new open carry law in Florida was a topic of interest there. Following an appellate court decision, Florida law began allowing open carry

Progressive vehicle insurance will reimburse policyholders in Florida $1 billion

Progressive – Pictured: Car insurance form & key on table — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Africa Studio Sarasota, FL. – Due to litigation reform in the state, Progressive auto insurance policyholders in Florida should receive a rebate or credit, according to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Those who are insured by other firms may also notice savings

Wildlife officials in Florida find the state’s second instance of “zombie deer disease”

Deer — Courtesy: Shutterstock — moosehenderson Florida wildlife officials are implementing emergency measures in an attempt to stop the spread of a deadly ailment known as “zombie deer disease,” after finding only the second case in the state. During normal screening, the carcass of a young white-tailed doe that was hit by a car in

Due to a knee injury, Florida Panthers captain Sasha Barkov is anticipated to miss the 2025 season

Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena — Courtesy: Shutterstock — YES Market Media Following a right knee injury sustained at training camp on Thursday, Florida Panthers captain Aleksander “Sasha” Barkov is anticipated to miss the whole 2025–2026 NHL season. Barkov had knee surgery on Friday morning, according to Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice, who

In Florida, hundreds of antique canoes have been discovered. This one is unique.

Aerial view of boats in Ocala, FL – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Catherine Cornish According to experts, a dugout boat that surfaced on Florida’s Gulf Coast following Hurricane Ian might not have originated in North America. According to the Florida Division of Historical Resources, it is common practice to associate ancient dugouts discovered in

Governor DeSantis highlights Florida’s recently implemented Second Amendment sales tax holiday

Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday – Pictured: Man Shooting Gun at Range – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Prath Plant City, Florida – Florida’s newest sales tax holiday, which includes firearms, ammo, and recreational equipment, was introduced by Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday. At a press conference in Plant City, the governor and Lt. Gov.