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Keys corals begin to pale as water temperature rises
As a long, hot summer drags on and Florida Keys water temperatures continue to rise, coral reefs are beginning to change from their bright colors to pale, a precursor to bleaching. Since July 9, water temperatures on the reefs throughout the Keys have reached the threshold for bleaching. Some off of the southern reefs in the Keys, such as Looe Key, Eastern Dry Rocks, Sombrero and the inshore patch reefs, started reaching the bleaching temperature threshold as early as July 1, NOAA’s Mission: Iconic Reefs...
Florida Housing Market Dip: Multiple Cities Experience Significant Resale Value Drop
MJP – According to a recent report from ATTOM, three out of the five urban areas that experienced the largest decreases in standard profit margins in the second quarter of 2024 are located in Florida. ATTOM recorded the most significant drop in profit margins from one year to the...
Developing a nano-treatment to help save mangroves from deadly disease
Mangroves and palm trees are hallmarks of the Sunshine State not just for their beauty but for their immense importance to Florida's coastlines. Mangroves are crucial because they naturally protect coastal shores from storm damage and serve as vital wildlife habitats around the world. Scientists at the University of Central...
Florida homeowners challenge HOA rules amidst new laws and legal uncertainty
NOKOMIS, Fla. — Homeowners associations are everywhere in Florida, and there is no shortage of opinions about what they do and the power they wield. From limits on street or even driveway parking to restrictions on landscaping and even the color scheme of your home. For a long time, HOAs have had broad powers to enforce and even fine people for rules violations. However, a series of laws that went into effect earlier this month in Florida are now pushing back on some of these powers. They would limit which rules that HOAs can enforce and even provide more transparency to members.
Central Florida Cities Actively Working To Keep Disney World Cast Members Homeless
Last year, when the union representing Walt Disney World cast members fought for and got a raise, it was a significant victory. However, the union could not have foreseen the explosion in the cost of living in Central Florida, which has essentially voided that raise. Despite that, there were signs...
Democrats want answers on how RFK Jr. will make Florida’s ballot
Democrats in Florida are demanding details about the state’s approval of a political party that intends to nominate presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to appear on ballots this fall. In June, Florida’s Division of Elections registered the Reform Party as a minor political party, giving it a path...
AskFlagler School Board Interview: Janie Ruddy
Janie Ruddy is one of two candidates running for the District 3 seat on the Flagler School Board. Ruddy and her opponent, Derek Barrs, are both hoping to inherit the seat from Colleen Conklin, who decided against running for another term after over two decades in office. Ruddy is a longtime educator and Barrs is a retired law enforcement officer.
Wife, sons of slain Palm Coast man guilty of tampering with evidence at stabbing scene
The wife of a Palm Coast man who was stabbed to death in Dixie County and her two sons were found guilty Friday of tampering with evidence, a felony. But what evidence where they tampering with? Was it the blood of the slain husband? Or the blood of the wife's boyfriend? The jury...
Florida Humanities selects Key West Art & Historical Society to host Smithsonian Institution Food Exhibition in 2026
The Key West Art & Historical Society has been selected as a recipient of a new exhibition partnership program, “Exhibition Starter Kit: FOOD,” which captures and shares local narratives on food. KWAHS is one of eight non-profit organizations in the state that received funding in June from Florida Humanities, to create the exhibitions, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution’s Traveling Exhibition Service. The KWAHS exhibit will be titled “FOOD: Celebrating Conch Cuisine.” ...
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