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Jay Collins is the Republican candidate for the 2026 Florida gubernatorial election. He plans to vote in the Republican primary on August 18, 2026.Mr. Collins currently serves as lieutenant governor of Florida. Governor Ron DeSantis appointed him to the position on August 12, 2025, following the resignation of former Lt. Governor Janet Nunez. Mr. Collins resigned his seat representing Florida’s 14th Senate District to accept the appointment, becoming Florida’s 21st lieutenant governor.Before joining the DeSantis administration, Mr. Collins served in the Florida State Senate, where he chaired a committee that oversaw agriculture and transportation. His legislative work focused on infrastructure,…
Why is support for higher education declining in the United States?A recent Gallup report stated that “cost, perceived political objectives, and the nature of leadership were cited as key reasons for the lack of confidence.”This survey shows that more Americans are losing trust in American universities.In 2015, 57% said they were confident in higher education. In 2025, that number was 42%. In 2026, that number has dropped to 38%. According to Gallup, only 37% of Americans say they have “some” confidence in higher education, while 25% have “a little” or “not at all” confidence.Even Democratic politicians who strongly support investing…
Former Florida House of Representatives Speaker Paul Renner is the Republican candidate for Florida Governor in the 2026 election and is scheduled to appear on the Republican primary ballot on August 18, 2026.Mr. Renner is a member of the Florida House of Representatives, where he served for nearly 10 years. He first took office in 2015 and most recently represented the 19th Congressional District from November 2022 until his retirement in November 2024. During his career as a Congressman, Renner held several influential committee positions. He served as chairman of the House Judiciary Committee during the 2019-2020 term, and then…
The best and worst cities for fitness in Florida have been revealed, with Boca Raton at the top and Lakeland at the bottom.Reversed Health analyzed data from 27 Florida cities with at least 100,000 residents regarding fitness facilities, green space, local food, walkability, obesity and physical inactivity levels, and air quality.Each factor was converted to a score out of 100 and weighted to create a final fitness index. Higher scores represent stronger overall conditions for residents who want to live a healthier lifestyle.Top cities in Florida for fitness.Boca Raton ranks #1 among Florida cities with a Fitness Index score of…
Congressman Byron Donald is a Republican candidate in the 2026 Florida gubernatorial election. He leads all Republican candidates in major polls by double-digit margins in each poll, but typically never reaches more than 50% of voters. In the Florida gubernatorial primary, a plurality vote, rather than a majority vote, can advance to the general election. Donald has represented Florida’s 19th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives since January 2021. The district is based in southwest Florida and includes Naples and surrounding areas. He announced his candidacy for governor in February 2025 and entered the campaign with the support…
SeaWorld Orlando has added to its summer ticket offer a deal that allows you to enter the theme park for $59.99 per day. However, each transaction must contain at least 4 tickets. However, the number must not exceed 14. According to SeaWorld’s official website, this offer ends on Sunday. The published price for a one-day ticket is $147.99. Tickets are valid for 6 months from the date of purchase and do not include parking fees. SeaWorld’s owner, United Parks & Resorts, also sells two-day, two-park tickets for $99.99. Parks available include SeaWorld, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Aquatica, and Adventure Island…
State park visitors who prefer the comfort of home overnight outdoors will soon have more glamping options at two of Florida’s most beloved state parks. Wekiwa Springs State Park in Apopka and Rainbow Springs State Park in Dunnellon both announced they will be offering eco-glamping tent experiences this fall. Four tents will be set up at Wekiwa Springs, best known for its emerald springs and tropical hammocks, and five tents will be set up at Rainbow Springs, popular for swimming, tubing and waterfalls. “Eco Glamping” is coming to both Wekiwa Springs State Park and Rainbow Springs State Park this fall.…
A new U.S. Foreclosure Market Report from online real estate and real estate data provider ATTOM shows that Florida is the state with the highest number of home foreclosures in the nation.In the first six months of 2026, the number of U.S. properties subject to foreclosure claims – notices of default, scheduled auctions, or bank foreclosures – increased by 21% compared to the same period last year. The cities with the highest foreclosure rates here in Florida were Punta Gorda, Lakeland, Cape Coral, Jacksonville, and Ocala.Florida Daily economic analyst Steve Beeman said there is still a lot of uncertainty about…
Q: My crape myrtle won’t bloom and the bark is peeling off. Please suggest a treatment. A: Solve this problem by giving your crape myrtle about 8 hours of sunlight each day. Over the years, the shade from nearby trees slowly creeps over the crape myrtle, eventually producing fewer flowers. If this is a problem, thinning the overhead shades may help. Crape myrtle blooms at different times from late spring to summer, so there is still time for the plant to bloom. Bark peeling and shedding is a normal feature of crape myrtle shrubs and trees that occurs in late…
Port Canaveral, the world’s busiest cruise port, is expanding to accommodate an estimated 9 million passenger movements by 2026 with 18 motherships and more than 1,000 sailings. cruise terminal 5 Primarily hosting ships from Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line, it has doubled in size from 90,000 square feet to 170,000 square feet to accommodate some of the industry’s newest ships. The maximum number of passengers is 5,600. The cruise terminal is still under construction and is expected to be completed in December. Meanwhile, the new Cruise Terminal 6 parking garage is under construction with 3,700 new parking spaces, bringing…