New laws are set to go live in the state of Florida on July 1, but the Sunshine Protection Act’s permanent change to remain on Daylight Saving Time regardless of the time of year will not be one of them as expected by many. This would mean that in the …
Airbnb Becoming Lucrative Income Generator for Florida’s Aging Population
According to Sarasota’s Herald Tribune, there “are 18,000 older hosts” in Florida. Hosts are what Airbnb calls the property owners who “rent” out their homes, condos, villas, house boats, RVs and trailers to the public through the popular website. The venture is called home-sharing, not really renting, because it’s …
The Earliest 2018 Hurricane Season Predictions Are In
2017 was a happening hurricane season. Puerto Rico, parts of Florida and Texas, are still recovering. Now that we are approaching June 1 aka the start of Hurricane Season, many are wondering what’s to come. Let’s take a look at the 2018 hurricane season predictions.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric …
Florida Alligator Mating Season Has Arrived Early, Again
Let’s face it. It’s been a weird winter season for Florida. We’ve had some great cold spells. But in between those cold spells were some unseasonable highs, aka a mild winter, which led to many of Tampa’s oak trees beginning their spring pollination dance a couple of months too early. …
Do You Know What to Do in Case Your Car Floods?
Flooding during summertime in Tampa Bay isn’t out of the ordinary. With the recent news of motorists getting stranded on flooded streets in Apollo Beach and Manatee County, as well as the news surrounding the flooded roads from Hurricane Harvey, now is as good a time as any to go …
Knocked Over Candle Sets Fire to Seffner Home
It all started with a candle. A candle in a bedroom got knocked over when the occupant fell asleep. The homeowner said his son had kicked the candle over in his sleep. By the time firefighters arrived, the bad end of the 6,000 square foot home was engulfed in flames, …
Insects on the Rise This Summer
As summer temps heat up, so are a few other things that can be harmful to us and our fur babies like insect bites.
The (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) is saying in so many words that since we experienced a mild winter that the forest critter population is …
Updates to SW Florida’s Water Shortage Restrictions
Last week we covered updates were made by the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD). It appeared at the time that we were in Phase I water shortage restrictions, but new protocols were set to take effect in June. We also promised to update as info came in. So, here …
Manatee County Sheriff’s License Plate Cameras Fight Crime
Manatee County’s Sheriff’s Office is experiencing some major wins by implementing the use of license plate cameras. So far the use of 7 cameras used in some of the department’s vehicles as well as on two message boards. You might be wondering, “What exactly is a message board?” because we …
Florida’s Drought Continues, Water Restrictions Are Here.
It should come as no surprise to anyone who lives in Florida or has recently visited, but the Sunshine State (Florida) is in the midst of a record-breaking dry spell. The Tampa Bay Times reports it as the driest dry season on record in 103 years. It’s now imperative that …
