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The Everglades are too valuable an asset to allow to deteriorate. It’s time to look at America’s Everglades in a new light. This iconic natural wonder is much more than a habitat for endangered animals. Endangered plants and animals are more than just a source of recreation. Not only is it a buffer against storms, it also provides fresh drinking water for South Florida. The Everglades is an economic powerhouse that supports much of South Florida’s economy and supports millions of jobs. The Everglades Foundation, in collaboration with Florida Gulf Coast University, has identified an astonishing 84,000 businesses in the…
Aquatica, SeaWorld Orlando’s water park, is introducing an after-hours holiday event called Illuminate, a walk-through lantern festival. After Dark Activities will be held on 42 selected nights, mainly on weekends from November 8th to January 31st. “From sparkling mermaids and candy-colored forests to a lantern safari brought to life on the Serengeti Express, this festival will light up the night in entirely new and uniquely Aquatica ways,” Aquatica Park President Bradley Gilmore said in a news release. The event includes Aquarma (the legend of the five animal guardians), Candy Cascade Falls (glowing lollipops, peppermint trails), Enchanted Lagoon (potential sightings of…
Like the Panthers, the Devils got off to a strong start on the penalty kill. Keeping the game tied, they stopped their fifth power play early in the third period. “We were in a good position for a tied Game 3,” Rodriguez said. “We just couldn’t find the next goal. Our power play has to be a little sharper. It looked good, but I don’t think it was good enough. One goal would have made the difference.” Unfortunately, that goal was a failure for New Jersey. Beating hot-blooded goaltenders in the only way a team can, the Devils managed to…
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A Panama City woman was arrested Wednesday after officers allegedly found her 1-month-old twin sons malnourished. The Bay County Sheriff’s Office reported that on September 30th, deputies responded to a residence regarding a medical emergency. Upon arrival, officers said they made contact with Haley Smith, 21, who was holding her unresponsive son in her front yard. Deputies provided medical care to the infant until Bay County Fire Rescue arrived and transported him to a local hospital. During the investigation, authorities learned that the infant had a twin brother, and both infants were severely malnourished. Both…
New data reveals the top 10 most Instagrammable spots in Florida. And according to Visit Florida, Florida’s official travel, tourism, and vacation website, Everglades National Park is the most Instagrammable spot in the state, with 870,000 hashtags. Instagram posts were analyzed based on hashtags mentioning the most beautiful parks, lakes, forests, and other natural attractions in Florida’s most scenic regions to determine which areas are the most beautiful. The most popular beauty spot in Florida was Everglades National Park with 870,000 posts. The Everglades is made up of 1.5 million acres of wetlands, with walking trails where you can take…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) – A new bill just introduced in the state Capitol would require Florida educators to take an oath to uphold the Constitution and state law before stepping into a classroom. This is similar to what lawyers, doctors, and civil servants take. Some are proud of the new bill, which promises teachers to care for and educate their students. Some find this derogatory and fear it will create an unsafe environment for Florida educators.”I think it’s common sense that teachers be elevated and treated as professionals, and that all professionals are sworn in,” said state Rep. Tom Fabricio…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) – Florida Attorney General James Usmeyer has filed a federal lawsuit against California and Washington state, claiming the states’ “sanctuary” policies endanger other countries. The lawsuit follows the arrest of Harjinder Singh, a 28-year-old truck driver from California who authorities say killed three people after making an improper U-turn on the Florida Turnpike in St. Lucie County. President Trump moves to lower IVF costs with insurance guidance and drug agreement Singh, who is charged with three counts of vehicular homicide, entered the United States illegally in 2018 and obtained a commercial driver’s license (CDL) in California, authorities…
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – The Florida House of Representatives unveiled several proposals Thursday for property tax relief. Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez said in a memo that any cuts would require voter approval during the 2026 election. “What has been lost in this debate is the fact that the ultimate decision on what to do with property taxes rests with Floridians, not elected officials,” Perez wrote in the memo. “If we believe voters will elect us, we shouldn’t be afraid to include them in the conversation about the taxes they pay.” Bojangles expands to Tampa Bay with two new stores…
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – A man wanted in the murder of a 15-year-old girl in Brevard County has been arrested following a traffic stop, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. Troopers were conducting traffic enforcement on Interstate 4 Saturday night for vehicles traveling over 165 mph. Deputies identified the passenger as 20-year-old Jonterich Smith, who was wanted by the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office in connection with a shooting that occurred last week. According to an arrest affidavit, on Monday, Oct. 6, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the BCSO Communications Center received multiple calls regarding shots fired in front of…
As Halloween approaches, thoughts naturally turn to all things spooky. But while most of us are content with plastic skeletons and fake cobwebs, in some American cities there’s no need to dress up for the season. It really is haunted all year round.With ghost tours booming and paranormal investigation becoming mainstream entertainment, CryptoCasino wanted to find out which U.S. cities have the most chilling reputations. This comprehensive online platform known for reviewing cryptocurrency and Bitcoin-based casino sites has decided to branch out into decidedly different territory by investigating America’s most haunted destinations.The study looked at ghost sightings, haunted locations, the…