The real estate scene is experiencing a noticeable blow. Compared to the previous year, investors don’t seem as eager to buy property these days. In fact, a recent report shows that investor home purchases have plunged by 48.6% in the first quarter of 2023. This dramatic decline can be attributed to higher interest rates, dwindling rents, and…
In the midst of severe weather conditions and torrential downpours sweeping through Florida’s Escambia County, an incredible act of heroism unfolded, captured in heart-stopping bodycam footage. Deputy William Hollingsworth of Escambia County Sheriff’s Office rescued a man from potentially deadly floodwaters after both were sucked into a storm drain and dragged approximately 100 feet under…
Georgia wildlife officials are urging residents to be vigilant for signs of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in deer following the disease’s first detection in neighboring Florida. CWD, a fatal neurological ailment with no available treatments, primarily affects deer, elk, and moose, resulting in the eventual death of infected animals. Georgia’s Proactive Stance Against CWD The…
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis demonstrated fiscal restraint by vetoing nearly $511 million worth of projects, which included initiatives to stop flooding during hurricanes, strengthen government cybersecurity defenses, celebrate Black history, and tackle gun violence. At the same time, he signed a state budget allocating $100 million to the Indian River Lagoon for environmental stewardship. Gov….
The College Board, responsible for administering Advanced Placement (AP) courses, continues to resist pressure from Florida to modify the content of its classes. This refusal came to a head with a stern statement released by the board, stating that they “[will] not modify our courses to accommodate restrictions on teaching essential, college-level topics.” This resistance,…
As we navigate through the hurricane season, Florida’s property insurance market is experiencing a dynamic shift. While some companies, like The Farmers Group and AIG, are scaling back policy coverage due to vulnerability to natural disasters, others are capitalizing on new opportunities presented by the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation’s depopulation program. Understanding the Citizens Depopulation…
After decades of legal proceedings and appeals, 62-year-old Duane Eugene Owen is set to be executed in Florida. The execution, scheduled for 6 p.m. on Thursday, comes as a result of his conviction for two separate murders that occurred in 1984. On March 24, 1984, Owen broke into a home in Delray Beach, attacking 14-year-old…
Large portions of South Florida are under a severe heat alert from the National Weather Service (NWS). Palm Beach County, Miami-Dade, Broward, Immokalee, Naples, and Everglades City are among the affected regions. Forecasts suggest that the heat index, a representation of what the air temperature feels like when humidity is accounted for, may reach staggering…
Recent reports indicate an upward trend in foreclosure filings across the nation, with Florida marking the highest number. This trend has provoked wide-ranging analysis of the causes, with experts attributing the increase to factors like the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and mounting living costs. Rising Tide of Foreclosures Foreclosure data analytics firm ATTOM recently…
In a surprising turn of events, a video has recently gone viral showcasing a black bear luxuriating in the surf and basking under the Floridian sun at a popular beach in Destin. In the video, beachgoers can be seen in awe as they inch closer to the young bear, seemingly captivated by the unusual sight….
