Following weeks of denials, Florida lawmakers finally visit Alligator Alcatraz

Alligator Alcatraz – Pictured: Gator in the Florida Everglades — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Thierry Eidenweil Lawmakers from Florida were given their first tour of Alligator Alcatraz, a brand-new migrant detention center in the Everglades. For weeks, Democratic lawmakers had been requesting a tour of the prison after detainees complained about “inhumane” conditions. To gain entry,

Drivers in Miami Are Excited About Kia Lease Offers

Photo Source/Copyright: Kia Miami’s sun-drenched avenues and lively streets necessitate a car that combines substance and style. Drivers looking for modern amenities, outstanding value, and a car that can easily handle city living are increasingly choosing Kia lease packages in Miami, Florida. It’s hardly surprising that local customers are swarming to Miami Lakes Automall to

These five “boomtowns” in Florida are expanding more quickly than almost any other place

Florida state line and Escambia County sign pictured – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Andriy Blokhin Florida is home to five of the fastest-growing metro areas in the United States, according to a LendingTree survey released this week. To determine which of these metro areas topped the list, the study examined changes in GDP and

Before officials reverse the ICE policy, a popular vacation destination in Florida almost became a sanctuary city

ICE update – Aerial view of northern Key West including Mallory Square and a cruise liner — Courtesy: Deatonphotos/Shutterstock Days after the first vote, a Florida city reversed its decision to violate an agreement with federal immigration authorities, causing a great deal of public outrage. In a dramatic reversal, Key West city commissioners finally gave

A charitable organization in South Florida provides “family necessity kits” to flood victims in Central Texas

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

According to a study, 6 percent of Florida teenagers own guns, a 65 percent rise in just 20 years

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,

Central Florida is getting ready for the hectic Fourth of July travel season

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

Following their Stanley Cup victory, the Panthers are able to re-sign Brad Marchand and Aaron Ekblad

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

The National Hurricane Center is keeping an eye out for any potential tropical or subtropical developments

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

Top Volkswagen Vehicles for Road Trips in Florida

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