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How Florida’s solar growth subtly overtook California’s

A large home in Venice, Florida, USA is shown with 42 solar panels installed on the roof. Photo and Caption: Kent E. Roberts/Shutterstock.com Florida is now overtaking industry titans Texas and California in the rapidly growing field of solar energy in the United States. Florida installed more utility-scale solar than California last year, with over

August 1 marks the start of Florida’s hurricane preparation and back-to-school tax holidays

Florida tax holiday – Pictured: Aisles full of supplies at Home Depot – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by QualityHD Under a new law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, Floridians will soon save tax money on year-round hurricane preparedness and safety items, as well as back-to-school necessities and more. The newly enacted budget for Florida includes

This Florida town boasts uncrowded beaches and blue waters reminiscent of the Caribbean

Beautiful Crandon Park Beach located in Key Biscayne, Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock-Photo by Fotoluminate LLC Despite being close to one of the largest cities in South Florida, this small piece of paradise has a Caribbean flavor to it. Key Biscayne, which lies directly across the sea from Miami, offers a wealth of peaceful natural experiences,

HGTV is set to premiere Sarasota, Florida’s most quirky address on the market

HGTV presents stunning Sarasota home – Photo Credit: PIX360 Put an end to cookie-cutter houses; Sarasota has a new show-stopper that is going to send everyone wild. That is, HGTV’s Zillow Gone Wild—when it airs this Friday in season two episode two. No wait, it’s a living lighthouse as well as a boathouse—in fact, it’s

Hurricane season is predicted to be above average

Hurricane season – Geocolor image in the eye of a hurricane – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Trong Nguyen According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) annual forecast, the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which starts on June 1 and lasts until November 30, will bring above-normal storm activity to Floridians. According to NOAA,

Weekend Hours at Aventura Chrysler: Quick, Kind Service

Photo Source/Copyright: Chrysler Do you find it annoying when service centers close right when you need them most? We at Aventura Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram are aware that Miami drivers’ lives don’t end on Fridays. Our large customer care staff is open on Saturdays and Sundays to ensure that you receive prompt responses and efficient

Florida Warning Issued by America’s Biggest Homebuilder

Construction cranes on large buildings being erected in downtown Tampa, Florida, seen in aerial panoramic views. Photo and Caption: TetKabrit/Shutterstock.com The biggest homebuilder in the US, D.R. Horton, has noted the Florida housing market’s ongoing difficulties. “The dynamics of the Florida marketplaces have changed significantly. During an earnings call last week, Chief Operating Officer Michael

It’s the first time in documented weather history that Tampa has reached 100 degrees. Will it go on?

Downwntown Business District in Tampa, Florida, United States. Photo: Ruth Peterkin/Shutterstock.com For the first time in recorded weather history, Tampa saw temperatures reach triple digits on Sunday. Around 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, the Tampa Bay office of the National Weather Service posted on X that the air temperature at Tampa International Airport was 100 degrees.

Disney World just revealed a brand-new attraction that will transport visitors back to their childhood

A family heads to the entrance of the Disney World Monorail — Courtesy: Shutterstock — James Kirkikis You might recall The Magic of Disney Animation if you were a visitor to Disney’s Hollywood Studios during the time when it was Disney MGM Studios. Opening alongside the park in 1989, the attraction let visitors to get

​​Florida faces growing hurricane risks, making home insurance harder to obtain

Home Insurance – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Alexander Raths In 2022, Hurricane Ian destroyed Dayna and Matt Fancher’s Fort Myers Beach, Florida, home. The couple is still paying their home insurance coverage, which is now twice as expensive, one month into this year’s hurricane season, all the while battling the company in court over