Venezuelan protesting against Maduro – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by OSCAR GONZALEZ FUENTES As a teenager, Dailenys Herrera fled Venezuela because she was unhappy with her chances for further study and employment. She is 21 now and longs to go back and aid in the development and reconstruction of her nation. Virginia Ponte, 75, wishes
Property Taxes Florida – Pictured: Home in Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Mark Winfrey The report identifies the counties with the highest per capita property tax charges. A new research reveals which counties in Florida have imposed the highest levies, as the debate over property tax cuts reaches a fever pitch. According to
Welcome to Florida — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Ingo70 Snowbirds are a constant in Florida at this time of year, regardless of your feelings about them. However, even these seasonal inhabitants need suggestions for reasonably priced venues to unwind. Florida was ranked as the most affordable destination in the United States by vacation rental
Airport – Courtesy: Peter Titmuss – Shutterstock With nine new destinations scheduled to arrive at the Fort Lauderdale airport beginning in November, JetBlue Airways is the most recent ultra-low-cost carrier to increase its footprint in South Florida. In a statement released on September 10, JetBlue’s vice president of network planning and airline partnerships, Dave Jehn,
Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Rafel A new enclave is overtaking Beverly Hills as the most expensive in America. According to Zillow’s ranking of the most expensive neighborhoods in the US over the past 12 months, Gables Estates, a small gated community in Coral Gables, Florida, has surpassed all
Traffic Jam on I-95 – Courtesy: Shutterstock- Image by cate_89 Driving in Poinciana is difficult, especially along Poinciana Boulevard, as everyone who lives there knows. Drivers lose time and experience stress due to the heavy traffic that occurs almost all day long. Before relocating to Championsgate in late 2024, Emmy Torres, a longtime Poinciana resident,
2025 Python Challenge – Burmese Pythons — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Heiko Kiera As part of a larger conservation initiative to save the Everglades from invasive Burmese pythons, Florida wildlife officials have announced the dates for the 2025 Florida Python Challenge. The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) and the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
Sea turtles swimming – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Gail Johnson There is worrying news on Florida sea turtles in this week’s Don’t Trash Our Treasure. Despite an increase in nesting numbers, human pressure continues to pose a hazard to adult turtles. Conservationists are cautioning that not all of these lovely critters survive and that
National Weather Service warns of high-risk rip currents – Aerial View of Florida Beach Coastline – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Mia2you The National Weather Service (NWS) warns travelers on Florida’s Atlantic coast to be cautious of rip currents. Last week, the NWS issued a warning regarding the danger posed by rip currents throughout Florida’s
Mass of ripe citrus fruits oranges in metal container and working conveyor — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Tanya Kalian Fort Myers, Florida — Only months after declaring it would stop growing citrus at the conclusion of this year’s season, one of Florida’s largest citrus farmers intends to construct a 3,000-acre (1,200-hectare) community in southwest Florida. According