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53 Peak Floridian Moments That Show The Weird Side Of The Sunshine State (New Pics)

Florida is so much more than just the news headlines. And yet, you can’t deny that the weirdness there is off the charts. The world is full of strange events and bizarre people, but The Sunshine State feels like it is home to more of them than usual. It is…

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Florida Audit List Released: Why State Officials Are Reviewing City Spending This Week

Taxpayers in the Sunshine State often wonder exactly where their hard-earned money disappears after it leaves their paychecks. You might see new parks or paved roads, but the internal gears of municipal finance remain largely invisible to the public. It is not your fault that local government accounting feels like…

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St. Paddy’s Day DUI Enforcement: Florida Police Step Up Patrols — Here’s What It Means for Drivers

St. Patrick’s Day usually feels like a lighthearted celebration of heritage, but for Florida drivers in 2026, the green is being met with a heavy presence of blue and red lights. You might be heading out for a simple dinner, only to find yourself navigating an environment of high-intensity patrols.…

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Florida home insurance shock continues in 2026 with some policies jumping 20% or more

If you live in the Sunshine State, you are likely used to high humidity and high prices, but many homeowners describe the 2026 renewal notices as a home insurance shock. While state-backed Citizens policies offer capped increases, the private market continues to experience significant volatility. Consequently, this trend forces many…

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Florida Is Bracing for a Major Pest Surge — Here’s the Low‑Cost Prep Homeowners Need Now

Buckle up, because 2026 is gearing up to be a blockbuster year for pests across the Sunshine State, according to entomologists and pest pros. Scientists studying patterns of heat, humidity, and rainfall have put their heads together and delivered some unsettling news: multiple pest populations aren’t just growing — they’re…

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Florida Homeowners See First Rate Decrease in 10 Years — Citizens Property Insurance Dropping Premiums 2.6%

If you’ve owned a home in Florida for more than a minute, you’ve probably felt like property insurance was a sneaky, ever-climbing cost that showed up on your bills just when you thought you could breathe. For years, homeowners across the Sunshine State watched premiums rise — sometimes dramatically —…

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Small part of Sunshine State becomes Snowy State as Florida gets snow second year in a row

A small part of the Sunshine State became the Snowy State for a brief time as snow covers parts of the western Florida Panhandle

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Goodbye, Florida: How the Sunshine State has become too expensive for many retirees

‘The low cost of living that Florida used to boast has waned, and those who moved here in pursuit of more affordable living could be looking elsewhere,’ the Florida Chamber of Commerce said

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What to Do in Miami for Art Basel, and Beyond — The CEO of Design Miami Knows Where You Should Go, Including Some Still "Little-Known" Gems

As both fairs return to the Sunshine State's most electrifying destination, Jen Roberts shares her insider look at the best things to do in Miami Beach in and outside of their tents

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9 Injured By Hailstones At QLD School Fair With Severe Storms Forecast To Lash The State

Massive chunks hailstones have injured nine people attending a school fair in Queensland, with more storms forecast for the Sunshine State.

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50 Best Small Towns for Your Retirement in 2025

Four Florida communities ranked among the nation's best small towns to retire in last year, but The Sunshine State was completely absent from GOBankingRates' 2025 analysis.Read More: GOBankingRates...

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Florida Residents Could Soon Get Property Tax Relief

The push for a solution to end high property taxes could lead to significant tax cuts in the Sunshine State next year.

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The Salary Needed To Afford Florida’s Largest Cities

Florida's largest cities offer a wide range of living costs, making urban life in the Sunshine State accessible across multiple income levels.Read Next: The Living Wage a Family of Four Needs in All...

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Thomas Edison and Henry Ford among the original snowbirds: The rich going to Florida for the winters

Thomas Edison and Henry Ford are famous for their innovations in electricity generation and automobiles respectively, but they were also at the forefront of a massively popular trend in Florida: Rich people from up north spending the cold winter months in the Sunshine State

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4 Nice Places To Retire That Are Way Cheaper Than Florida

It's important to consider how factors such as rising costs -- particularly in cities like Miami -- can make the Sunshine State less appealing to some retirees.

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Florida man swims through alligator-infested waters, then attacks police with garden shears

It was a bizarre and deadly sequence of events that could only unfold in the Sunshine State.

Evening Standard

How to spend 72 hours in The Palm Beaches, Florida: What to see, eat, drink and where to stay

The Sunshine State’s largest county is paradise for sun-worshippers, sporty types and seafood lovers alike. Ped Millichamp has your guide to spending a long weekend there

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Legal Insights: The Current State of Online Casinos in Florida

Florida, the Sunshine State, is renowned for its vibrant culture, beautiful beaches, and bustling cities. But beyond the tourist attractions and natural beauty lies a growing interest in online gambling, particularly online casinos in Florida. As ...

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MSU Football offers Florida 3-star CB Danny Odem

Michigan State football has extended an offer to a three-star cornerback from the Sunshine State

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak bags new job in California - but allies insist he won’t give up Commons seat

Ex-Tory prime minister met his wife in the Sunshine State and held a US green card before being forced to give it up while he was chancellor

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To Art Basel Miami 2024 and Beyond — 8 Surreally Beautiful Installations Not to Miss in Miami This Week

With the fair returning to the Sunshine State’s creative capital alongside Design Miami, we've selected the best exhibitions to explore starting today

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Premier flags tax stability for multinational miners

A mining boss has labelled Queensland's coal royalty scheme a 'sugar hit' as the premier looks to incentivise business with fewer taxes and regulation.

AAP

Queensland on highway to hellish road toll record

The Sunshine State is trending towards the most road fatalities in a year with a major highway the scene of an increasing number of deaths.

The Conversation

Abortion and marijuana ballot measures may bring out Florida Democrats, but the GOP has 1M more active voters in the Sunshine State

The number of voters registered as Democrats has tumbled in recent years in Florida, effectively removing the Sunshine State as a battleground and placing it firmly in the red column.

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Hurricane Milton ravaged one of the most popular areas for 'snowbirds' on Florida's Gulf Coast

Hurricane Milton’s devastating landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast hit one of the most popular areas for temporary residents who spend the winter months living in the Sunshine State

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