Pink Flamingos – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Natalia Barsukova In August 2023, a flock of 300–400 flamingos, probably migrating between the Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba, was blown off course by Hurricane Idalia. The birds were then unceremoniously deposited across a large area of the eastern United States, from the Gulf Coast of Florida to
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
People riding on bike trail in Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by: Sheri Armstrong Motorcycles and their riders are the main attraction at Daytona Beach twice a year, and revelers swarm the shores from Flagler Beach to New Smyrna Beach to celebrate. Businesses truly mean it when they post “Welcome Bikers” posters. We thought
Fuzzy Caterpillar – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Satyashutter After all, Florida wouldn’t exist without another spooky crawler to be concerned about, would it? According to wildlife officials, puss caterpillars, one of the most poisonous insects in the United States, are on the rise. Florida puss caterpillars According to the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida, the
Entrance sign at the University of Florida Gators campus on September 12, 2016 in Gainesville, Florida, USA. Photo and Caption: Bryan Pollard/Shutterstock.com On Monday, October 13, the league revealed its preseason media poll, which predicted Florida basketball will win the SEC. UF has been selected as the preseason favorite for the third time since the
Treasure chest washes up on Florida shore – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Isabella Pfenninger The salvage business responsible for the historic discovery said Tuesday that it has retrieved more than 1,000 silver and gold pieces worth approximately $1 million from the wreckage of a Spanish armada that drowned off the Treasure Coast of Florida
University of Miami Hurricanes Logo – Final Four – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by University of College Before this weekend’s fiercely contested rivalry game against Florida State, Miami football will be the only team without a loss. However, it would be wise for them to hope that their first away game does not happen in
Tropical Storm – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Triff As the system churns offshore, Tropical Storm Imelda is threatening parts of Florida’s East Coast with rip currents and wind advisories. Imelda was 220 miles east-southeast of Cape Canaveral at 5 p.m. on Monday, traveling north at 9 mph. According to the NHC, Imelda is predicted
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
Open carry laws – Man with concealed carry permit application and pistol gun firearm Courtesy: Shutterstock – Photo by ja-images This Thursday marks the official start of open carry in Florida, a major shift in the state’s firearm regulations. Therefore, if you see someone at your neighborhood grocery store carrying a weapon, don’t be shocked.