Florida Spot Named Among The ‘Most Dangerous Tourist Attractions In The US’
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Pedophile, Murderer, Wants Death Row Reprieve Because of Health Problems
A death row inmate convicted of killing and raping an 8-year-old before murdering her grandmother in 1993 is asking Florida not to execute him on March 20, citing his "mental decline." The attorney for Edward James, 63, argued in a stay of execution filed Wednesday that executing the Seminole County...
Florida Is Getting Two New Locations Of Texas Roadhouse
Floridians who want a nice steak aren't short of choices. A few options are Florida-based Outback Steakhouse, Cody's Original Roadhouse, or Texas Cattle Company. There is one more option, though - Texas Roadhouse. However, not all Floridians who would like to eat at Texas Roadhouse have one close by. Floridians who...
Florida teen involved in Orange County ‘mob’ street takeover arrested, troopers say
A teenager who was allegedly involved in a street takeover incident in Orange County in November 2024 was arrested by troopers on Thursday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Adam Benouttas, 19, is facing multiple charges including coordinating or facilitating a street takeover and aggravated rioting. Troopers...
Florida Rent Prices Decline In 3 Large Metros
ORLANDO, Florida — While the national rental market shows signs of stabilization, Florida’s metropolitan areas present a mixed bag, with some cities experiencing declines and others showing modest gains, according to a new report from Redfin. In Florida, Jacksonville saw one of the steepest drops nationwide, with...
Kayaking in Florida: A New Fear Unlocked on the Water
One of my favorite weekend hobbies is kayaking in Florida, however, there's a new fear that's been unlocked on the water. Ever since I moved to Fort Myers nearly 6 years ago, I took up kayaking. It's become one of my favorite things to do. Not only is being out in the sunshine always good, but there's something so...
Watering Restrictions Set to Begin Sunday in Several Florida Counties
New watering restrictions will take effect on March 9 for residents and businesses across multiple Florida counties to promote water conservation and maintain healthy landscapes, officials announced. St. Johns River Water Management District has implemented a twice-a-week irrigation schedule amid temperatures rising...
‘Spend your money where you’re respected’
Push to support Black-owned businesses intensifies amid DEI rollbacks. As shoppers pledge to boycott many big name retailers like Target and Walmart over their decision to discontinue Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, many Black shoppers are wondering how to support Black-owned businesses instead....
A Florida Hospital Is Closing And Laying Off Over 100 Employees
In recent months, some Florida hospitals have announced expansions. For example, the Cleveland Clinic is planning a 150-bed hospital in the West Palm Beach area, and Johns Hopkins Hospital will be breaking ground on a new hospital in Wesley Chapel. However, other hospitals will be losing some beds. Orlando Health...
Small Florida Towns Where One Can Live On Social Security Only In 2025
Many articles that write about where to retire in Florida don't analyze the cost of living. For example, Naples is commonly on these types of lists, but the median home price in Naples is $677,000, according to Redfin. The website Finance Buzz recently identified Florida towns where one can reportedly live on social...