Starting January 1, 2025, kids under 14 living in Florida will no longer be allowed to use social media, according to House Bill 3 (HB 3), one of the most restrictive bans for minors on social media. Entering the New… Read More
September and October have been difficult months for Florida and other states along the Gulf and Atlantic Coasts due to repeat hurricanes. In late September 2024, Hurricane Helene approached Florida as a category 4 storm. It resulted in mass destruction… Read More
“History is not a burden on the memory but an illumination of the soul.” ~ Lord Acton April 2, 1513: Ponce de Leon Discovered Florida Looking for a land that was rumored to have magical waters, known as the “fountain… Read More
The first written records of Europeans in the area that became known as Florida began in 1513 when the Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon went ashore. He was also the first to name the new land, calling it la… Read More
Impeachment Testimonies: Could They Cost Trump the 2020 Election? The U.S. House of Representatives is trying to impeach President Donald Trump. House Democrats believe that during a phone call with newly elected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump asked for a… Read More
“Mom, can we go to the beach?” Increasingly, the answer is no for those who live and vacation in Florida’s vast Gulf Coast region. Karenia brevis algae – commonly called “red tide” because its colorful blooms turn coastal water scarlet… Read More
Not every news story is about a major scientific discovery or national leader – some can begin in our schools. A fourth-grade student made headlines after he was teased over a homemade football t-shirt. An elementary school in Florida recently… Read More
