Fisherman organizing lobsters – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by WoodysPhotos The Florida Keys are without a doubt the best place in the state to go recreational lobstering. The abundance of spiny lobsters, the consistently clean water, the enormous environment, and the shoreside services for divers are unmatched. What is necessary to keep that appeal? Being
South Beach, Miami, Florida — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Mia2you According to a recent WalletHub study, Florida is the second-most enjoyable state in the union. Based on 26 distinct factors, Florida was determined to be the second most fun state, behind California, by WalletHub. The study looked at the number of restaurants and movie theaters per
Tropical blue ocean with white sand and stones underwater — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Wonderful Nature A Florida university professor has smashed the world record for the longest period of time spent underwater, and he’s not done yet, he tweeted. On Saturday, Joseph Dituri celebrated his 74th day at Jules’ Undersea Lodge. The previous world record,
Civil War Union Soldiers in Trenches on June 9, 1864 – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Everett Collection In the summer of 2016, Joshua Marano was flying over the Gulf of Mexico when he observed an unusual pattern in the water. Mr. Marano, a National Park Service maritime archaeologist, reviewed some antique nautical charts in
Cocoa Beach Pier – Courtesy: Shutterstock — Zhukova Valentyna The majority of people immediately think of Disney World when considering family-friendly holidays in Florida. There is so much more to Florida than its amusement parks, even if we all adore Mickey Mouse and everything he has to offer. Florida’s year-round pleasant weather is ideal for
Ocala, Fl. – Part of the Florida Barge Canal – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by TAMMY M JOHNSON In the 1970s, President Richard Nixon halted the Trans Florida Barge Canal’s construction in response to environmentalist protests, putting an ill-fated scheme that had been conceived decades before to an end. Since the advent of the Spanish
Florida National Guard Headquarters – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Avaniks After hundreds of migrants have arrived in the Florida Keys, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) has activated the state National Guard to bolster local authorities. In order to mobilize the Guard and urge Florida law enforcement agencies and other organizations to provide resources to
Group of people cycling on bike trail in Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by: Sheri Armstrong Florida is the land of having fun in the sun. The Sunshine State has an incredible offer of 175 state parks and has been recognized as a leader in the development of recreational trails nationally. From its city
NASA halts space launch due to Hurricane Ian – Pictured: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by: Allard One CAPE CANAVERAL, Fl. – NASA is delaying next week’s launch attempt of its new moon rocket as Hurricane Ian strengthens to a Category 2. This is the third delay this past month
Pigeon Key, Island in Monroe County, Florida – Courtesy: Melissa P., Florida Insider Florida Keys residents and visitors are again walking, running, cycling, rollerblading, and watching sunrises and sunsets along a piece of the famous Old Seven Mile Bridge that parallels the Florida Keys Overseas Highway in the Middle Keys. Rehabilitation construction on the popular