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Florida Lottery Announces New Holiday-Themed Games

The Florida Lottery announced its new holiday-themed scratch off game for the 2024 holiday season. According to an official statement from the Florida Lottery,...

Florida DailyOctober 29, 2024

Florida News

Everglades National Park Ranked Among Top 5 Nature Spots to Visit on the East Coast of the US

With the arrival of fall, the East Coast transforms into a breathtaking tapestry of warm colors. The crisp air and vibrant foliage make this...

Florida DailyOctober 28, 2024

Florida News

Three Florida Golf Courses Rank Among Nation’s Most Challenging

New research has revealed the toughest golf courses in America, with three being in Florida. Premium golf apparel brand, Galvin Green, analyzed the number...

Florida DailyOctober 26, 2024

Epic Universe

Universal Orlando Resort Unveils Helios Grand Hotel

News release from Universal Orlando Resort: Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel is a spectacular 500-room resort located at the much-anticipated Universal Epic Universe...

Florida DailyOctober 25, 2024

Florida News

University of Florida Nursing Student’s Project Nets Human Trafficking Arrests

By Carlos Medina, University of Florida GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Katelyn Watts never thought that in just three months her graduate student project would rescue several...

Florida DailyOctober 25, 2024

Florida News

Florida Chamber & Children’s Movement of Florida Assist in the Reopening of Early Learning Programs Damaged by Hurricanes

The Florida Chamber of Commerce and The Children’s Movement of Florida teamed up to support the reopening of Early Learning Programs that were damaged...

Florida DailyOctober 23, 2024

Crime News

Elderly Florida Couple Pleads Guilty to Stealing $175K Worth of Products from Retailers to Sell on Ebay

Two senior citizens in Southwest Florida pled guilty to charges involving mail fraud after security cameras at various retail stores caught them shoplifting. Below...

Florida DailyOctober 22, 2024

Florida News

Florida Locals Use GoFundMe and Volunteers to Repair One of the State’s Final Drive In Movie Theaters

A Florida drive-in movie theater that has been in business for 72 years suffered approximately $100,000 in damage from recent hurricanes, including major damage...

Florida DailyOctober 22, 2024

Florida News

Free Money for Everyone? What UBI Would Really Do – Opinion

“Universal Basic Income” is trendy, but studies show that it makes people work less, and save less. Conrad Shaw, Vice President of the “Income...

Guest ColumnistOctober 21, 2024

Florida News

Study: Inflation Impacting 2024 Halloween Spending

A recent survey revealed that inflation is impacting consumer habits and Halloween spending. Below is an official news release from Lending Tree that shows...

Florida DailyOctober 20, 2024

Florida Hurricanes

FHP Arrests Owner of Dog Tied to Fence Along I-75 During Hurricane Milton Evacuation

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, which oversees the Florida Highway Patrol , released a statement regarding the arrest of a...

Florida DailyOctober 17, 2024

Epic Universe

Report: Universal Orlando’s New Theme Park Epic Universe Will Open May 22, 2025

UPDATE: Earlier today, Universal confirmed the opening date as May 22, 2025. According to a recent report in the Wall Street Journal, sources tied...

Matt O'HernOctober 17, 2024

Florida News

Property Insurance Still the Top Issue In Florida

Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, candidates running for office in Florida are being barraged with questions on the high cost of property Insurance. This...

Ed DeanOctober 17, 2024

Florida News

Hurricane Supplies Bringing Relief To Floridians

Aetna Better Health of Florida spent the days following Hurricane Milton delivering supplies to Orlando and Tampa areas affected by the storm. These relief...

Florida DailyOctober 16, 2024

Business / Economy News

Florida Revealed as 5th-Thriftiest State

Verified coupon site Coupons4Real determined which states are most likely to shop with this goal, revealing the states most interested in being frugal and...

Florida DailyOctober 16, 2024

Florida News

Biden Administration Letting Noncitizens into Florida with No ID

The Inspector General (IG) for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reports the Biden White House chose not to notify states that noncitizens were...

Ed DeanOctober 16, 2024

Education News

Biden appoints UF professor to National Science Board

President Joe Biden recently appointed a professor from the University of Florida (UF) to the National Science Board. Below is an official statement from...

Florida DailyOctober 16, 2024

Florida Hurricanes

Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis Highlights ‘Operation Blue Roof’ for Hurricane-Impacted Communities

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis highlighted the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers activation of Operation Blue Roof for several counties in Florida...

Florida DailyOctober 15, 2024

Education News

Study: Psychology Most Popular Major Googled Among Aspiring College Students in Florida

Below is a release from the online tutoring hub, Wiingy, regarding the most-searched college majors among aspiring college students in Florida: With millions of...

Florida DailyOctober 15, 2024

Environment

Ron DeSantis Awards $9.5 Million and Other State Assistance to SeaPort Manatee for Repairs After Hurricane Milton

PALMETTO, Fla.— On Monday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of $9.5 million to SeaPort Manatee to jumpstart its recovery and help repair impacted...

Florida DailyOctober 15, 2024

Florida News

EAA Reservoir Embankment Contract Awarded

Florida’s path toward Everglades restoration reached a crucial milestone with the award of the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir embankment contract. “Today, the U.S....

Florida DailyOctober 15, 2024

Election News

Democrats Still Ignoring School Choice As A Top Issue

With only 21 days remaining until Election Day, both presidential candidates have largely avoided discussing education and school choice. “It’s an issue I wish...

Ed DeanOctober 15, 2024

Business / Economy News

Florida’s Fuel Supply Chain is Recovering after Hurricane Milton

Florida gas prices are holding steady as the fuel supply chain recovers from the effects of Hurricane Milton. Sunday’s state average was $3.10 per gallon....

Florida DailyOctober 14, 2024

Abortion

New Florida Poll on Trump, Scott, Abortion and Marijuana Amendments

A recent poll conducted by Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy, Inc. out of Jacksonville focused on four key areas where voters will decide on this year’s...

Florida DailyOctober 14, 2024

Florida News

The Politics of FEMA, Illegal Immigrants and Florida Hurricane Victims

As Floridians deal with the cleanup after Hurricane Helene and Milton, another storm may be on the horizon, and this one may be a political disturbance, not...

Ed DeanOctober 13, 2024

Florida News

Florida Gators Football Update

Following a late-game collapse against the Tennessee Volunteers, fans of the Florida Gators have renewed their demand for University of Florida Athletic Director Scott...

Florida DailyOctober 13, 2024

Florida News

Two New Polls Show Rick Scott Maintaining Lead Over Murcarsel-Powell

With less than four weeks until the 2024 Election, Florida’s junior U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R) leads Democratic Candidate Debbie Mucarsel-Powell by nine points,...

Ed DeanOctober 11, 2024

Environment

CFO & State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Lithium-ion Batteries are Ticking Time Bombs in Wake of Hurricane Helene

Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) & State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis issued a warning to residents and first responders about an alarming fire hazard...

Florida DailyOctober 6, 2024

Florida News

Farm Share Deploys Over 1.5 Million Pounds In Hurricane Aid

Within the first week since Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida, Farm Share, the largest independent food bank in the state and the third...

Ed DeanOctober 4, 2024

Florida News

Aetna Better Health of Florida Partners with Jack Brewer Foundation to Deliver Truckload of Supplies to Hurricane Helene Victims

In the midst of the devastation of Hurricane Helene, Aetna Better Health of Florida has been on the ground delivering supplies alongside the Jack...

Florida DailyOctober 2, 2024

Florida News

Florida’s Top Five Wedding Venues Revealed

A new study reveals the best wedding venues across each US state. Social casino site, Hello Millions scraped data from every wedding venue across the 1,000...

Florida DailySeptember 27, 2024

Florida News

Florida: 7th Largest Spike in Car Crash Deaths

Revealed: The states with the biggest increase in car crash fatalities A new study has uncovered the states with the biggest increase in car...

Florida DailySeptember 26, 2024