Long Beach in Panama City Beach, Florida, USA is known as the Emerald Coast in the Panhandle. Taken in January 2018. Photo and Caption: Darlene Stanley/Shutterstock.com Tucked away on Florida’s Panhandle, the Forgotten Coast is a section of the Gulf coast that hasn’t seen the construction of tall hotels or shopping centers. There is a
Florida School Districts – Pictured: Teacher Teaching Students — Courtesy: Shutterstock — rawpixel.com The governor declared on Monday that Florida had 6 percent more A-rated schools under its own standards. According to Florida’s 2024–2025 school grades, 28 out of the state’s 67 districts are A districts, 31 are B districts, eight are C districts, and
Flooded Neighborhood Streets (Texas not pictured) – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by johnmoorefour For people affected by the devastating flooding in Central Texas, relief operations are currently being carried out in South Florida. The crew has been busy loading trucks with supplies at the Global Empowerment Mission warehouse in Doral. 26 pallets of family necessity
Protestors rallying for gun control and increased regulations on guns – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Heidi Besen The number of teenagers with guns has climbed, according to new research, despite growing worries about an increase in gun deaths among children. From 2002 to 2022, Florida’s adolescent general handgun carrying rate rose by 65 percent,
Fourth of July Fireworks on Beach — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Orofinto SANFORD, FL. — AAA predicts that a record number of drivers will be on Central Florida roads during the Fourth of July vacation travel period. Officials from the Florida Highway Patrol and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) are already getting ready
Florida Python Challenge – Image Courtesy: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission The Florida Python Challenge is currently accepting registrations and will begin on July 11. The South Florida Water Management District and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are hosting the 10-day tournament. The event’s objectives are to eradicate the invasive Burmese python
Marchand & Ekblad resigned – Pictured: Florida Panthers — Credit: Bruce Bennett The Panthers managed to fit two of their key players from their most recent Stanley Cup run under the wage cap by re-signing them. Florida re-signed defender Aaron Ekblad and winger Brad Marchand on Monday, one day before NHL free agency began, thanks
National Hurricane Center – Tropical Storm – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Triff Parts of the Sunshine State may experience a stormy pattern over a few days, but the National Hurricane Center is keeping an eye on an area on either side of Florida for the potential of tropical or subtropical development over the upcoming
Photo Source/Copyright: Volkswagen Those looking for thrilling summer road excursions are drawn to Florida’s scenery and coastal roadways, which provide a special fusion of leisure and adventure. A car must offer unmatched comfort for long trips, state-of-the-art technology for seamless communication and convenience, and remarkable fuel efficiency to reduce disruptions and expenses if it is
Waterspout Water Tornado – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by aramiu On Wednesday, an unanticipated tornado ripped through portions of Pinellas County, causing dozens of homes to sustain damage and leaving a path of devastation in communities west of Tampa. The twister that significantly damaged mobile home neighborhoods in the Pinellas Park region was caused by