Every winter, Florida manages to surprise the rest of the country in new and bizarre ways. One year it’s frozen beaches, another it’s snow flurries no one believes actually happened. But few cold-weather phenomena are as startling—or as viral—as “raining iguanas.” Yes, it sounds like something out of a movie, but when temperatures dip low…
Key West just earned major bragging rights. This tiny island city at the tip of Florida recently landed on a prestigious Top 10 list for having some of the most ideal weather in the entire United States. With its year-round sunshine, warm breezes, and tropical vibes, it’s no wonder visitors and locals alike feel like…
Florida’s state-run insurer, Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, has shed more than 600,000 policies since 2023 — a dramatic shift that signals major changes ahead for homeowners across the state. According to information presented by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, in September 2023, Citizens carried more than 1.4 million policies, making it the largest insurer…
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced today that the state has met all federal air quality standards for the fifth straight year. Florida is the most populous state in the country to reach this milestone, highlighting the success of strong monitoring programs, effective pollution controls, and collaboration with partners across the state. “Florida’s…
If you missed the official peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower this week, don’t worry — there’s still time to see one of the year’s best sky shows in Florida. The Perseids remain active until August 24, and this weekend could offer better viewing conditions than the peak itself. The shower’s brightest nights, August 11–13,…
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is forecasting an above‑normal Atlantic hurricane season for 2025, with activity expected to surpass the long‑term average. According to the May 22 outlook, there is a 60% chance of an above‑normal season, compared to a 30% chance for near‑normal and just a 10% chance for below‑normal activity. They anticipate…
Flooding for coastal areas in Florida is likely to get worse, according to data from the past year. The data, provided by the National Sea Level Explorer, a government website, reveals that Florida’s sea levels have increased by 7 inches from the 1970s to the present day, highlighting the ongoing impact of climate change on…
When most people think of Florida, the images that come to mind usually include swaying palm trees, white sandy beaches, and endless sunshine. And while those visions are certainly part of the picture, they don’t tell the whole story. Beyond the paradise-like Instagram photos, there’s another side to the Sunshine State that most tourists —…
While parts of the central U.S. were inundated with record-setting rainfall and deadly storms last month, Florida baked under hot, dry skies, according to the latest April 2025 U.S. Climate Report released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) today. April brought unseasonably high temperatures and drier-than-average conditions to much of the Sunshine State,…
