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fromConde Nast Traveler
3 years ago

The 15 Best Places to Retire in the US

If you've ever daydreamed about the best places to retire in the US, you're in good company. If you're like most people, career demands dictate where you plant your roots for most of your life-then, once retirement rolls around and you no longer have to worry about a daily commute or company requirements, the possibilities are suddenly endless. Now it's time to choose your next address, but where to start?
Healthcare
Public health
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Florida Is Dropping All Vaccine Mandates, State's Surgeon General Says

Florida plans to drop all vaccine requirements, risking outbreaks of preventable diseases like measles and polio.
US politics
fromSun Sentinel
2 weeks ago

DeSantis signs death warrant in 1990 South Florida murders

Governor Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant scheduling Victor Jones's Sept. 30 execution for a 1990 Miami-Dade double murder amid a record Florida execution year.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Alligator Alcatraz' to be vacated in compliance with court order to shut it

Alligator Alcatraz, a tented immigration detention camp in the Florida Everglades, will likely be emptied and shuttered within days following a federal judge's closure order.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Map Shows Where Foreclosure Rates are Rising

Foreclosure rates are rising nationwide due to tourism-dependent state economies, stagnant wages, and localized housing stress despite some sales gains and stable Nevada prices.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Florida man who fatally stabbed friend over Trump convicted of second-degree murder

In a heated argument about Donald Trump's bankrupt businesses, Donald Jamesbrown Henry fatally stabbed his friend Shawn Popp, resulting in a murder conviction.
US politics
Public health
fromSun Sentinel
4 weeks ago

South Florida childhood vaccination rates plunge. Who is vulnerable, and why?

Broward County's kindergartner immunization rate dropped to 82.2% in 2025, the lowest in 15 years, well below the 95% public health goal.
#immigration
fromPoynter
1 month ago
US politics

DeSantis said everyone at 'Alligator Alcatraz' has a deportation order. Lawyers say that's false. - Poynter

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Inmate Describes Alligator Alcatraz' as A Type of Torture'

Detainees at a Florida immigration detention center describe severe mistreatment, overcrowding, and abysmal living conditions.
US politics
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

Congressional Democrats seek to defund Alligator Alcatraz. 'No cages in the Everglades.'

Democratic lawmakers in Florida aim to defund a controversial immigration detention center in the Everglades, calling it inhumane and lawless.
fromPoynter
1 month ago
US politics

DeSantis said everyone at 'Alligator Alcatraz' has a deportation order. Lawyers say that's false. - Poynter

Real estate
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

This state's red-hot real estate market is suddenly in free fall

The Sun Belt's housing market is cooling as buyer demand decreases and prices drop, while Northern markets are experiencing increased demand and rising prices.
#retirement
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
SF real estate

4.8 Million Retirees in Florida Qualify For The 'Senior Deduction' Under Big, Beautiful Bill

Florida's retirees will experience significant financial gains starting in 2026 due to a new senior deduction exempting Social Security benefits from federal income tax.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago
Retirement

This Charming Lakefront Florida City Was Just Named the Fastest-growing Retirement Community in the U.S.

The U.S. is witnessing a retirement surge with over 11,000 adults turning 65 daily, creating a significant movement towards booming retirement towns.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
SF real estate

4.8 Million Retirees in Florida Qualify For The 'Senior Deduction' Under Big, Beautiful Bill

#migrant-detention
fromSun Sentinel
2 months ago
US politics

Florida Democrats describe 'appalling' conditions after Alligator Alcatraz tour; Republicans say it's 'very well run'

fromSun Sentinel
2 months ago
US politics

Florida Democrats describe 'appalling' conditions after Alligator Alcatraz tour; Republicans say it's 'very well run'

Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Elvis Presley Loved To Order Hot Dogs At This Florida Restaurant - Tasting Table

Elvis Presley frequented the Coney Island Drive-Inn in Florida, enjoying hot dogs and fast food.
Environment
fromFortune
1 month ago

Florida allows first black bear hunt in a decade

The first black bear hunt in Florida in a decade will occur in December despite strong opposition.
Science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Rare and secretive creatures not seen in 33 years are spotted

A rare many-lined salamander was rediscovered in Florida after being unseen for over 30 years.
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago

Body found in pond near where missing North Carolina 18-year-old was last seen in Florida: sheriff

"Normally in these kinds of investigations, you have somebody disappears, you have no leads, you don't know who was with them last, you don't know where they were last, and you're kind of starting from scratch."
US news
#real-estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
NYC real estate

Bethenny Frankel Reveals East Coast's Newest Hot Spots: 5 Key Takeaways

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
LA real estate

Ryan Serhant Brings 'Exceptional' $65 Million Megamansion to Market in Billionaire-Loved Playground of Manalapan

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
LA real estate

Former Goldman Sachs Executive Lists His 'Masterfully Designed' Vero Beach Estate for $16 Million

Oceanfront mansion in Florida is listed for $16 million after being purchased for $2.5 million in 2013.
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago
Canada news

When it comes to seeking a South Florida home, Canadians are losing interest

Fewer Canadians are seeking homes in Florida, with significant drops in Miami, Orlando, and Fort Lauderdale.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
NYC real estate

Bethenny Frankel Reveals East Coast's Newest Hot Spots: 5 Key Takeaways

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
LA real estate

Ryan Serhant Brings 'Exceptional' $65 Million Megamansion to Market in Billionaire-Loved Playground of Manalapan

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
LA real estate

Former Goldman Sachs Executive Lists His 'Masterfully Designed' Vero Beach Estate for $16 Million

US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

DeSantis Is Ready to Join Trump's Midterms Power Grab

Ron DeSantis employs aggressive gerrymandering tactics to secure GOP congressional seats in Florida, seeking to redraw maps ahead of anticipated electoral shifts.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Man accused of trying to drown son's wife in will row 'was in a relationship with her'

A family source revealed that Mr Gibbon and his son no longer speak, and last year Mr Gibbon Jr was jailed for trying to drive a car at his estranged father.
Relationships
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

EXCLUSIVE: Bethenny Frankel Reveals the Areas Set To Overtake the Hamptons as the East Coast's Most Exclusive Hot Spots

Bethenny Frankel predicts a shift towards smaller towns as the Hamptons face overcrowding and loss of exclusivity.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Coastal Town Was Just Named the Wealthiest Suburb in Florida

According to the findings, wealth is really concentrated in the state, with Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Pompano Beach being home to 50 percent of Florida's wealthiest suburbs.
Miami
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

British man accused of trying to drown daughter-in-law in pool in Florida

A British man was charged with attempted murder for trying to drown his daughter-in-law during a holiday dispute in Florida.
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

'Boys Go to Jupiter' Fulfills the Radical Creative Promise of the Internet

"Flow winning an Oscar for Best Animated Film has been celebrated for its use of the free-to-download software Blender, which enabled the film's Latvian animation team to craft a lush, human-free world of staggering beauty and rising water."
Film
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Sydney Sweeney's Republican voter registration revealed amid jeans ad controversy

Sydney Sweeney registered as a Republican voter in Florida shortly before the 2024 presidential election.
fromsilive
1 month ago

Man, 20, charged in alleged N.J. drag-race horror has prior gun, drug arrest on Staten Island

Alvi Limani, a 20-year-old Staten Island man, has been charged in a fatal hit-and-run crash in New Jersey, marking another incident amid his troubled past.
US news
Miami
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

Florida budget cuts threaten Tri-Rail's future

Tri-Rail faces a critical funding crisis that threatens its operation, requiring urgent state support to prevent shutdown.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Boomers Are Sitting on Nearly $19 Trillion in Real Estate-Here's Where They Hold the Most Housing Wealth

Baby boomers hold $18 trillion to $19 trillion in U.S. real estate, nearing half of the nation's wealth.
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Woman unearths massive tooth from terrifying prehistoric creature

'There is no way, I just found, please be whole, oh my God!' This emotional response captures the excitement of discovering such an extraordinary fossil.
Science
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Florida Spot Was Just Named the Best U.S. Beach Town by Vrbo-Thanks to Its Turquoise Waters, White Sand, and Charming Coastal Communities

30A is a collection of beach towns known for its scenic highway, picturesque towns, and distinct personalities. It offers white sand beaches and turquoise waters.
Travel
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Report Says Florida Immigration Prisons Are Violating Human Rights Standards

The report documents conditions for detained immigrants at Florida's Krome North Service Processing Center, Broward Transitional Center, and Federal Detention Center, alleging flagrant violations of international human rights.
Social justice
fromFlorida News
1 month ago

Cuomo Jokes About Moving To Florida If He Loses NYC Mayoral Race | NewsRadio WFLA | Florida News

Cuomo remarked at a fundraiser, "It's all or nothing: We either win, or even I will move to Florida; God forbid," prompting laughter from attendees.
New York City
US news
fromDatabreaches
1 month ago

Michigan 'ATM jackpotting': Florida men allegedly forced machines to dispense $107K

Two Florida men face federal charges for burglarizing ATMs across Michigan, stealing over $100,000.
#gas-prices
fromABA Journal
2 months ago

Florida lawyer suspended after conviction for embezzlement while a paralegal

Amaris Marie Delapena, a Florida lawyer, has been suspended after being convicted of 15 counts of wire fraud and 22 counts of bank fraud, amounting to over $193,000 in embezzlement.
Law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Execution date set for man who abducted woman from a Florida insurance office and killed her

Kayle Bates, convicted of first-degree murder and other charges, is scheduled for execution on August 19 in connection with the 1982 murder of Janet White.
US politics
Miscellaneous
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Blue Owl Capital Acquires Florida Network Provider South Reach Networks

Blue Owl Capital's Digital Infrastructure fund has acquired South Reach Networks, a Florida-based fiber infrastructure provider.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Why You're Drinking Florida Oranges But Eating California's - Tasting Table

Florida's orange production is in decline due to disease and hurricanes, shifting industry dominance back to California.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I stayed at a Florida Gilded Age hotel loved by the Vanderbilts, DuPonts, and Fords. It felt like traveling back in time.

The hotel was constructed as a way to attract visitors to the Tampa Bay area, where Plant had expanded a railroad system. Visitors to the hotel arrived directly by rail and could disembark the train and immediately check into the resort once nicknamed the "White Queen on the Gulf."
Travel
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

The Shame of "Alligator Alcatraz"

Florida's new immigrant-detention facility, 'Alligator Alcatraz,' exemplifies mass racial profiling and state-driven immigration enforcement policies.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Florida: SCOTUS ruling allows us to deny trans adults health care

The Supreme Court ruling allows other states to consider denying gender-affirming care coverage, impacting healthcare decisions for transgender individuals.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

The 100 Largest Law Firms In Florida (2024) - Above the Law

Florida law firms ranked by size and financial performance indicate growth in attorney headcount and revenue.
Digital life
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

Tillman/T-Mobile Fiber Network Live in Four Florida Communities

Tillman Fiber Co. launched gigabit speed broadband in Northport, Kissimmee, and Deltona, Florida, in partnership with T-Mobile.
US politics
fromSun Sentinel
2 months ago

He beat and terrorized the women he said he loved. Florida's justice system nearly failed them.

Scott Matalon attended a divorce hearing in Zoom while his girlfriend suffered serious injuries from his attack, exposing flaws in the domestic violence response.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

International homebuyers returned to the US in droves

The median price of homes bought by international buyers climbed to a record $494,400, a 4.1% rise from the prior year, amidst increased international interest in U.S. real estate.
Real estate
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Florida's undocumented immigrants afraid to enter hurricane shelters due to ICE fears

Florida faces significant hurricane risks; undocumented immigrants fear seeking shelter due to anti-immigrant policies.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Lawmakers visit Alligator Alcatraz' after being blocked

Florida's Everglades immigration detention center is criticized by Democrats for poor conditions and defended by Republicans as safe and clean.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Only 12 U.S. States Require HOAs To Maintain Cash Reserve Plans: What Owners Should Know

Aging properties, stricter laws, and rising fees are causing a condo crisis in Florida.
Miami
fromSun Sentinel
2 months ago

Brightline tells bondholders it will be late on interest payment, report says

Brightline will delay interest payment to investors on tax-exempt bonds, planning to cover it through operating cash or new financing.
Miami
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

One person injured in a shooting involving police officer in Aventura, cops say

One person is in critical condition after a shooting involving an Aventura police officer.
fromHeybike
2 months ago

Top 5 Summer Destinations for RV Full-Timers

California offers numerous outdoor locations ideal for RV camping, including Camp Edison, surrounded by pine forests and featuring 252 campsites with onsite electricity.
Travel
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Alligator Alcatraz has opened in the Florida Everglades. Here are some takeaways

Shortly after President Donald Trump left the brand new detention facility to hold immigrants in the middle of the Everglades, a garden-variety South Florida summer rainstorm started.
Miami
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