How hot will Naples, Collier County, be this week and this weekend due to the Florida heat wave?

Humidity and heat rise in Naples, Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Andrey_Popov It’s going to get hot in Collier County soon, so I hope you enjoyed the rain this past weekend. Over the remainder of the week, into the weekend, and into the first part of next week, temperatures are predicted to climb.

The Florida Everglades’ mercury levels are increased by sulfur runoff

Aerial View of Florida Everglades at Sunset Hour – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by ocudrone According to recent study from the University of California, Davis, sulfur used on sugarcane crops in South Florida is seeping into wetlands of Everglades National Park, where it sets off a chemical process that turns mercury into dangerous methylmercury, which

Florida modifies its ID card and driver’s license renewal regulations

FL license ID – Driving on South Florida Highway – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Julian Prizont-Cado Significant changes to the issue and renewal of Florida driver’s license and identity cards for non-immigrant individuals have been announced by the state of Florida. A media release states that a non-immigrant driver’s license in Florida is one

Florida is on the verge of being the second state to outlaw fluoride in public water systems

Rusted lead pipes – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by mvdesign Due to the worries of public health advocates and dentists who believe fluoride is a safe and effective approach to prevent cavities in people of all ages, Florida is on the verge of becoming the second state to outlaw the mineral in public drinking water.

‘Sounding the Alarm’: A Warning About Changes in Florida Tourism

Florida Tourism Welcomes You Sign – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Sean Pavone Leaders in Florida’s tourist sector are voicing concerns about planned legislation that may destroy the state’s current infrastructure for promoting travel.​ On Tuesday, Newsweek emailed state Representative Monique Miller, one of the bill’s proponents. The Significance of It With hundreds of thousands

Charlie Ward will coach basketball at Florida A&M

Charlie Ward new Florida A&M basketball coach (not pictured): Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Kit Leong According to sources who spoke to ESPN, Charlie Ward, a former Heisman Trophy winner and first-round NBA draft pick, will take over as Florida A&M’s men’s basketball coach. According to sources, Ward is completing an agreement to become the

The Florida Panthers and forward Anton Lundmark have reached an agreement on a one-year, entry-level contract

Anton Lundmark trade – FLA Live Arena, Home to the Florida Panthers – Sunrise, FL – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Felix Mizioznikov Sunrise, Florida – Florida Panthers General Manager and President of Hockey Operations Bill Zito announced that the team has reached an agreement with forward Anton Lundmark on a one-year, entry-level contract that

Gainesville Erupts as Florida Gators Secure Final Four Spot

University of Florida Gators — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Gregory Reed Growing up in Gainesville, Jack O’Keefe was surrounded by the legacy of the Florida Gators. As a fifth-year senior at UF, he had long awaited his defining moment—one that would join the ranks of the unforgettable. Where were you when Chris Chiozza stunned Wisconsin? When

In Trump territory, GOP ‘concern’ continues ahead of the Florida special elections

Special Elections – Pictured: Florida Senate – Courtesy: Shutterstock — Cheri Alguire Following special elections in Florida next week, Republicans hope to increase their House majority by two seats, providing GOP leaders some leeway in a sharply split legislature. However, they may be waiting for the polls to conclude on Tuesday. Next week, voters will

A Florida measure would eliminate the need for the English, Algebra requirements to graduate

English, Algebra Graduation Requirements – Pictured: Students Running at School: Shutterstock — Monkey Business Images Florida’s West Palm Beach — Florida’s public high school graduation criteria are about to be changed by a new legislative plan that would do away with the need for pupils to pass English and algebra tests in order to graduate.