Preparing For Population Boom
Florida’s population has surpassed 23 million for the first time, driven by a surge of new residents from states like New York and California. According to the state’s Demographic Estimating Conference, the influx is set to continue, with nearly 900 people moving to the state each day. This rapid growth is expected to boost Florida’s […]
Read MoreTax Holiday Starts Monday
Florida’s Back to School Sales Tax Holiday kicks off next Monday, July 29 and runs through August 11. During this period, shoppers can enjoy tax-free savings on clothing, footwear, and certain accessories priced at $100 or less, school supplies priced at $50 or less, learning aids, and personal computers costing $1,500 or less. But keep […]
Read MoreFAA Looking Into Southwest Incident
The feds today are investigating a Southwest Airlines flight that flew as low as 150 feet over Tampa Bay on Sunday, July 14th. The jet, originally scheduled to land in Tampa, diverted to Fort Lauderdale after the low altitude approach. That incident follows a similar event last month in Oklahoma City. Southwest Airlines released a […]
Read MoreRegistration Deadline Closes Today
Brevard County residents have until the end of the day today to register to vote or change their party affiliation ahead of the August 20 primary elections. Florida’s closed-primary system means only registered Republicans or Democrats can vote in their respective party primaries, though all voters can participate in nonpartisan races. Voter registration can be […]
Read MoreUF President Stepping Down
University of Florida President Ben Sasse announced he will resign effective July 31st, citing family health issues as the primary reason. Sasse, who has led UF for nearly two years since November 2022, said that his wife Melissa’s recent epilepsy diagnosis and his own memory issues have made it necessary to step back to focus […]
Read MoreTropics Too Dusty To Be Stormy
The tropics are remarkably quiet for mid July, and we can thank dust for that. That’s right… dust! A plume of Saharan dust is approaching Florida, expected to arrive by Saturday morning in South Florida and reaching the Space Coast by Sunday. The dust, traveling from Africa across the Atlantic, will bring vibrant sunrises and […]
Read MoreDeSantis Stands Up For Trump At RNC
THEY WERE RIVALS IN THE REPUBLICAN PRIMARY, BUT NOW FLORIDA GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS IS JOINING THE SUPPORT TRAIN BEHIND FORMER PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP. HE SPOKE DURING NIGHT TWO OF THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION….
Read MorePolice Now Targeting Speeders
Operation Southern Slow Down is underway, with Florida joining seven other southern states in a crackdown on speeding. It launched on Monday, and it runs through this Saturday, with the aim of reducing traffic fatalities. At yesterday’s kickoff event at Daytona International Speedway, Highway Patrol officers and other state officials highlighted the difference between controlled […]
Read MoreStorm Offshore Deemed No Tropical Threat
The National Hurricane Center is keeping an eye on a broad low-pressure system that now is churning off Florida’s southeastern coast. Currently, the system is generating disorganized showers and storms, and forecasters say significant development is unlikely. They say environmental conditions are not favorable for further strengthening, and the system is expected to remain over […]
Read MoreNew Florida Highway Signs Going Up
If your travels take you over the state border, you will see some new Florida welcome signs with a new slogan. The Florida Department of Transportation has unveiled the new signs at the state’s borders, celebrating Florida’s status as a top tourist destination. The updated signs read “Hurry Back to the Free State of Florida.” […]
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