Florida Sign – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Gustavo Frazao The speaker of the Florida House asked a hypothetical question: Does Florida require 67 counties? Consolidations, according to county officials, would go against both practicality and local pride. A century ago, Gilchrist County was carved out of Alachua to become the final Florida county. Since
Hand of a person casting a ballot at a polling station during voting. Photo and Caption: Alexandru Nika/Shutterstock.com While a number of elections in other states have garnered much of the attention, some voters in Florida will also cast ballots today, November 4. On Tuesday, November 4, polls for municipal elections ranging from mayoral contests
Photo Source/Copyright: Volkswagen Prepare yourself, Fort Pierce—the SUV that perfectly combines our Florida way of life with German engineering has undergone a total makeover. With the arrival of the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan, the standards for what constitutes a small SUV are being redefined. The new Tiguan transforms every journey, from a trip to Jetty Park
Man shooting gun at gun range – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Prath Miami-Dade County, FL. — The Miami-Dade County Fair Expo Center hosted the Miami Gun Show this past weekend. The new open carry law in Florida was a topic of interest there. Following an appellate court decision, Florida law began allowing open carry
Trick or Treating on Halloween – Courtesy: Shutterstock — Yuganov Konstantin How a cold front can change things! Temperatures will only peak in the 70s this afternoon after dropping as low as the 50s this morning. This makes it the coldest Halloween the Gulf Coast has experienced in eight years. The majority of the sky
Flooding in Central Florida — Courtesy: Shutterstock — america365 Flash flooding caused by the unrelenting rainstorms that battered sections of Central Florida into Monday left drivers stranded, roads impassable, and several homes submerged. The storm was described by forecasters as a “particularly dangerous situation,” a term that is rarely used. The National Weather Service said
Pumpkin Patch — Courtesy: Image by Bill Morson from Shutterstock In Florida, the calendar is essentially the sole indicator that fall has arrived. It is challenging to identify the changing season because of the persistent summer-like heat and sunny days. But don’t give up. When Florida harvest festivals are in full stride, you can visit
Progressive – Pictured: Car insurance form & key on table — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Africa Studio Sarasota, FL. – Due to litigation reform in the state, Progressive auto insurance policyholders in Florida should receive a rebate or credit, according to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Those who are insured by other firms may also notice savings
Winn-Dixie Supermarket – Courtesy: Shutterstock — Jillian Cain Photography Jacksonville, FL. — Southeastern Grocers (SEG) declared on Tuesday that it is centering its operations on Florida and changing its name to The Winn-Dixie Company. The parent company of Harveys Supermarkets and the more well-known Winn-Dixie is Southeastern Grocers, which is headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla. The
Tropical Storm Melissa – Pictured: Rain causes flooding – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Michael Julian Photograph The National Hurricane Center in Miami said Tuesday morning that Melissa, which formed in the Caribbean, is the 13th named storm in the Atlantic this year. No immediate effects are anticipated for South Florida at this time, according