Sports reporter Talia Baia said Iowa’s upset of Florida, the defending national champion and No. 1 seed, “might be my worst heartbreak yet” as she reacted to the March Madness thriller on Sunday. Baia — a diehard Gators alum, who went viral for her locker room interviews during last year’s NCAA men’s tournament — shared … Read more
Hundreds of hospitals across the country are being recognized for keeping patients safe, and a handful of states stand out for having the highest number of top performers. Healthgrades, a platform for finding doctors, health care providers, and hospitals, released its 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Awards this month, naming 438 hospitals in 40 states that rank among … Read more
Mr. Worldwide is staying close to home. The Miami-born recording artist Pitbull, whose real name is Armando Christian Pérez, selected one of his childhood homes as the future site of his music company headquarters, sources confirmed to the Real Deal. Pitbull, 45, has selected a sentimental site for his label’s new office. Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn … Read more
The beaches of northwest Florida have nicknames. Some call these sparkling, jewel-toned waters the Emerald Coast. A recent marketing campaign has dubbed the area NoFlo, while others call the region simply the Panhandle. Still, its best-known sobriquet is also its most unflattering: to most it’s the Redneck Riviera. But these days, a sleeker, more aspirational … Read more
You’re over the snow, the slush and this whole blizzard thing — it’s time to get out of here. Right now, the No. 1 destination for NYC-based escape artists is the Dominican Republic, said Sully Montero of New Jersey-based Teach Travel Discover. But along with the perennially popular DR, she’s seeing a boom in interest … Read more
Despite backlash over Florida lawmakers approving a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald Trump, the move would place him among a growing list of commanders in chief whose names already greet travelers on airport terminals across the country. If finalized by Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Federal Aviation Administration, Palm Beach International would … Read more
More than 40 measles cases have been reported at Ave Maria University in southwest Florida, marking the largest outbreak on an American college campus in recent history. The situation at the private Catholic college comes amid a broader national increase in measles cases, with 2,280 confirmed infections nationwide in 2025 and more than 900 cases reported so … Read more
Buc-ee’s, an oversized travel center that’s built a cult following, is planning to open the world’s largest convenience store next year. The company plans to build a location spanning 76,245 square feet in Fort Pierce, Florida, according to Sebastian Daily. The company filed revised site plans and a building permit with St. Lucie County in … Read more
There’s a new kind of waterpark splashing onto the scene. Florida has cemented itself as the premier winter vacation destination for frost-bitten Americans with the opening of Capitva Landing. The new waterpark at South Seas resort on the Sunshine State’s Gulf Coast debuted on Dec. 22 last year, offering a warm weather experience no matter … Read more
Sometimes, all a relationship needs to stay strong is to break the rules. A Florida husband and wife celebrating 20 years of marriage say they did not save their relationship by playing it safe. Instead, they opened it up. Robyn and Christopher Alesich of St. Cloud, Florida, say they spent the first nine years of … Read more
The best food is found in California, according to new research. A survey of 5,000 Americans split evenly by state explored sentiments about homemade dishes nationwide, finding that New York, Texas, Louisiana, and Florida rounded out the top five states ranked on best cuisine. And above all, Louisianans know they’ve got it, expressing the most … Read more
What would you do if you ran into Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence at a bar? In a now-viral video posted to social media, a fan named Natasha Lane is seen doing squats with Lawrence on her back while at Pete’s Bar in Neptune Beach, Fla. The moment occurred when Lane asked the 6-foot-6, 220-pound … Read more
A bill introduced in Florida takes aim at paper drinking straws and stirrers at food businesses and restaurants. Senate Bill 958 was introduced Dec. 18 — with an identical House bill, HB 2195, introduced Dec. 26 — to limit what cities and counties can do to regulate drinking straws and stirrers. “Many businesses and communities in this … Read more
Tyler Hubbard is clearing up how he and Brian Kelley roll. Turns out, Florida Georgia Line’s 2022 split was a lot less contentious than rumors made it seem. “This only became big and dramatic on the Internet,” Hubbard, 38, said on Wednesday’s episode of the “Human School” podcast. “There’s not a good guy, bad guy … Read more
From a hits-the-spot hammam inspired by the golden age of the Ottoman Empire to a designer fragrance fantasia, here’s a look at five of Miami’s top spas and beauty destinations. Hürrem Hammam Wellness & Spa | 14652 Biscayne Blvd. As a self-proclaimed “celebration of Turkish bathing culture,” this marble-bedecked watery world is a shrine to … Read more
Florida police in Sarasota had their hands full removing a 600-pound alligator earlier this week. Dramatic footage released by the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Department showed seven deputies and a skilled animal trapper wrangling the 14-foot reptile. The trapper was able to keep the gator’s jaws shut while the deputies pounced on the animal’s limbs and … Read more
Party fowl. A DoorDash driver was caught shoving a stray chicken wing back into a takeout container after it plopped onto the concrete — then licking the sauce off his fingers as he sauntered away, all without warning the customers. The disgusted Florida customer, Trena Brown, shared the damning Ring camera footage with WJXT shortly … Read more
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into US waters. A recent survey by tide forecasting site Tideschart found that the Home Of The Brave leads the world when it comes to shark attacks, boasting nearly twice as many as runner-up Australia — and over four times as many as third-place holder … Read more
Pat McAfee wants Lane Kiffin to stay in Oxford. With the rumors of his potential exit swirling around the Ole Miss head coach, McAfee pleaded with Kiffin to remain with the Rebels rather than jump to a big-name school like LSU or Florida. “I would like to say if Lane Kiffin is listening … You’re … Read more
Lane Kiffin isn’t the only member of his family generating buzz. Taking to Instagram on Monday, daughter Landry Kiffin recapped the “best time of the year” in a collection of new photos geotagged from Oxford, Miss., as speculation about her father’s future as head coach of the Rebels continues to swirl. Landry — whose romance … Read more