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Home insurance premiums in Florida have been the highest in the nation since 2020, averaging $2,794 per year through the third quarter of 2025. Across all home insurance companies, average annual claims have increased by 63 percent since 2020. This is according to a recent report from Florida Tax Watch. The report, called the Community Economic Research Council’s Cost of Living Index (COLI), looks at commodity prices and the average household’s budget across the country and compares how expensive each state is at a given point in time. The report listed several interesting facts. In 2020, Florida had the 16th…
WKMG News 6 and the Orlando Business Journal report that the Central Florida Zoological and Botanical Garden has adopted 13 sloths following the collapse of a proposed Central Florida tourist attraction known as “Sloth World,” creating new financial and operational challenges for the nonprofit facility. The move comes less than a week after state investigators reported that more than 30 sloths died while in the care of the potential attraction. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said the animals were brought in before facilities were properly prepared to house them. Investigators said the sloths were not kept at the…
Here are the dates to watch: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will begin this year at Magic Kingdom on August 7th, Walt Disney World has announced. This is the earliest after-hours additional ticket sale to date. The 2025 edition began on August 16th. In 2026, 38 events will be held on select nights from August 7th to October 31st. “Not So Scary” tickets go on sale to the general public on May 12th. Ticket prices vary by date, but Disney has not yet announced the price. (Guests staying at select Walt Disney World hotels can secure party night tickets for their…
The Central Florida Zoo has a precious and fragile new resident. Thirteen sloths were moved there by their owners at Sloth World. The planned International Drive attraction, which has not yet opened, has come under fire after a state report that 31 sloths died in a storage facility more than a year ago. The animals, which were moved to the Sanford Zoo on Friday, are currently in a 30-day quarantine until next steps are determined. Dr. Haley Straub, the zoo’s associate veterinarian, spoke to Orlando Sentinel reporter Dwayne Bevill about her experience managing sloth health. Question: What do you look…
East Meets West is a celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and a way to bridge the gap between generations, said festival founder and creator Maxine Sudharma. “I’m a first-generation Chinese American,” she says. “Our parents and grandparents love to pass on traditions, food and culture. If we don’t continue this tradition, our traditions will be lost.” On May 1st and 2nd, Sudharma, along with Orlando-area experts in everything from matcha preparation to mahjong, and more than 50 vendors from across the city and state, will be imparting their knowledge (and food) for everyone to enjoy. East…
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Living a planned life doesn’t mean perfection or a strict routine. It’s about creating a sense of control, clarity, and tranquility in your everyday world. When things are organized, you spend less time looking for what you need and more time focusing on what really matters. Whether it’s your home, your schedule, or your personal goals, decluttering can help reduce stress and increase productivity in a natural and sustainable way. A planned life also gives you flexibility. Contrary to popular belief, being organized does not mean planning every minute. Instead, it means putting systems in place that make it easier…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Sterling Council is pleased to announce the 2026 recipients of the prestigious Sterling Award. This year, two outstanding organizations received the Georgia Oglethorpe Award and one organization received the Sterling Sustained Excellence Award. These award winners will be formally recognized on May 29, 2026 at the JW Marriott Bonnet Creek in Orlando to celebrate their accomplishments and achieve this recognition. Stirling Council is the premier resource for leadership performance and business excellence in the South East. A recognized recognition process improves your organization in ways that no other system can. Sterling’s extensive corps of high-performing…
Justin Weinstein, founding partner of the Weinstein Legal Team, has once again been recognized for his professional and dedicated contributions to the South Florida community. Fort Lauderdale Magazine recently named him one of Fort Lauderdale’s Best Lawyers for 2025, a significant milestone for his practice. Winning this award highlights his continued commitment to providing quality legal support to those in need of personal injury and criminal defense. Notable milestone: Justin Weinstein secures top honor for second consecutive year His selection in 2025 marks the second consecutive year he has earned this honor. The awards are part of the magazine’s annual…
Gatorland first rescued this year an 11-foot-3-inch alligator found near the south end of International Drive in Orlando. The staff calls him Mr. Worldwide, after the “International” part of I-Drive. He was released into the attraction’s breeding swamp along with dozens of other crocodiles on Saturday. “Usually they’re tired and they hide out and rest for a few days before they get things started in earnest here,” said Gatorland Global Ambassador Savannah Boan. “But Mr. Worldwide came with a boldness that we rarely see. He was never shy and never tried to hide.” Gatorland is home to several alligators over…