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We recently prepared a comprehensive report of the 15 Safest Cities To Live in Florida. In this free report, we have discussed each city in detail. Click here to see the free report. With a population of over 22.6 million residents as of 2023, Florida, known as the Sunshine State,...

The Safest City To Live in Florida

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A Piece of Travel

Are you just about to retire, or have you done so recently? Congratulations! If you think there's no better place to enjoy your golden years than in a state full of sun, sand, and fellow retirees, these are some of the top places to retire in Florida.

6 Ideal Florida Cities for Retirement

For a year that’s projected to rival the busiest on record, the Atlantic hurricane season 2024 has taken its time getting rolling. As of Wednesday, June 12, there had been no tropical cyclones recorded in either the Atlantic or Eastern Pacific. In the period since 1970 with reliable data for the Eastern Pacific, only two years — 1994 and 2009 — have made it as far as June 17 without at least one named storm somewhere in the Western Hemisphere, as noted by Phil Klotzbach at Colorado State University.

The Atlantic is starting to bubble

Bottom Line: Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you in South Florida. Governor DeSantis signed four bills into law on Thursday including the Transportation Facility Designation bill. The new law which takes effect with most of Florida’s new laws, on Monday – July 1st, designates several roadways and bridges to be named after notable figures in local communities. The specialty License Plates bill will become law on October 1st. The new law will enable Floridians to purchase one of nine new specialty license plates including a Margaritaville tag in honor of the late Jimmy Buffet.

Florida News That Impacts You – June 28th, 2024

Miami Gardens, FL

The Spun

Legendary NFL quarterback Peyton Manning hasn't been very outspoken when it comes to his political views, but over the years, the Hall of Famer has appeared to indicate which way he leans politically. The former Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos quarterback appears to lean right, if his actions ...

Peyton Manning Has Made It Clear Which Way He Leans Politically

RadarOnline

The Price Is Right host Drew Carey has revealed that contestants are often drunk or high while appearing on the long-running game show, RadarOnline.com has learned."That happens here all the time," Carey told TV Insider in a new interview this week. "They’ll have a gummy, or I’ll smell alcohol on their breath. Not unusual.""There was a guy here that was tripping on mushrooms," Carey recalled. "He came with a bunch of friends. He was a sketch [comedy] guy. I found out later when I went to UCB [sketch improv theater, Upright Citizens Brigade] to hang out.""They were like, ‘Did you...

'The Price is Right' Drug Scandal: Host Drew Carey Makes Stunning Confession, Says Contestants Are Frequently High or Drinking

Indian River County, FL

Fellsmere, FL

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is investigating a multiple fatality crash that occurred on I-95 on Monday morning in Fellsmere. The crash occurred around 2 a.m. on Monday, July 1, in Indian River County, Florida. Officials say that a Toyota Camry rear-ended a Suzuki Vitara on northbound I-95, leaving both...

Four killed after big rig plows through previous crash site on I-95

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In a move that echoes the broader challenges faced by chain restaurants across Florida, Hooters has recently shuttered several of its locations—including four notable ones right here in the Sunshine State. This decision brings Florida's count down to just 38 Hooters restaurants, marking a significant reduction in the chain's presence in its birth state.

Major restaurant chain has closed lots of stores, including four in Florida, with only 38 left

New York City, NY

A Dime Saved

U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, unveiled the 2023-2024 Best Places to Retire in the United States. This year's list evaluated the country's 150 most populous metropolitan areas based on how well they meet Americans' retirement expectations, including housing affordability, health care, desirability, and overall happiness – resulting in four new areas in the top five.

The Best Places to Retire in the United States in 2024 (Hint: It's Not Florida)

A-Z-Animals

The State of Florida is placed right between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico. Consequently, it has numerous beaches stretching hundreds of miles. Florida’s beaches are notorious for shark attacks, and this isn’t because shark attacks occur so frequently. According to the International Shark Attack File, the state sees an average of 25 bites […]

5 Florida Beaches With The Most Shark Attacks

Spring Hill, FL

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Two teenagers were arrested in Florida after surveillance video captured them kicking in people's doors as part of a TikTok trend, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.

‘Exceptionally dangerous’ TikTok challenge lands Florida teens in handcuffs

Jacksonville, FL

Fox Weather

A woman at a Jacksonville car dealership had a front row seat to witness a tornado pick up a pickup truck and toss it into traffic on Saturday.

Caught on camera: Tornado flips car across 6 lanes of traffic in Florida

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Whether you’re a Coke loyalist or dogged soft drink avoider, Pepsi’s red, white and blue logo is one of the most recognisable on the planet.And yet, fans of the drink are questioning whether the brand would have enjoyed such astronomical success had it kept its original name.The fizzy drink may seem like a by-product of modern, fast-food living. But, in fact, it was created back in 1893.That fateful year, a young pharmacist from New Bern, North Carolina, named Caleb Bradham began experimenting with different drink recipes, using his friends and patrons at his soda fountain as his guinea pigs.In 1898,...

Pepsi fans left 'reeling' after learning the drink's original name

The girl died after being left in a hot car for too long; the man in Florida was charged with killing. Her body temperature was over 107 degrees. Authorities in Manatee County say the 6-year-old girl was not breathing or aware when her 24-year-old boyfriend, Markise Outing, took her to a nearby fire station on May 20. Deputies said the girl, whose name they did not give, was taken to the hospital for more advanced care and that her dangerously high body temperature was checked there. It was said that she was dead that night.

A 6-year-old Girl Dies in a Hot Car After Her Mom’s Boyfriend is Said to Have Left Her There While He Was at Work Police

CBS Miami

A shark attack off Florida's east coast left a man with a "severe bite to his right arm" on Friday, authorities said.The Nassau County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit was out patrolling when it received a distress call from a boat around 11:15 a.m. local time. When they arrived, they found the victim with a "severe bite to his right arm" and quickly applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding."The deputy then piloted the boat to the Dee Dee Bartels boat ramp, where Fernandina Beach Fire Rescue was waiting," the sheriff's office said in a social media post.The victim was immediately...

Man critically injured in latest shark attack in Florida

A kayaker found himself at the center of a dramatic wildlife encounter when a bear swam past him in Florida’s St. Johns River. The already unusual sight took an even stranger turn as the bear collided with a large alligator. Unexpected Encounter. Tyler Futrell, the kayaker, managed to capture...

Bear Defends Against Alligators in Florida River Confrontation

Field & Stream

Seeing a bear in central Florida is a fairly rare occurrence. Seeing a bear fight off two alligators while crossing a river—and capturing the entire tussle on video—is, well, crazy really. And yet it happened, just this week. While paddling the St. Johns River between the High Banks...

Bear vs Alligator—Caught on Video in Florida

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The southern half of Florida is on high flood alert as it prepares for a deluge

The southern half of the Florida Peninsula is about to get a deluge that many would think is beneficial for the drought, but it can bring...

The southern half of Florida is on high flood alert as it prepares for a deluge

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