In 2018, Florida teacher Diane Tirado said she was fired for giving zeroes to students who submitted…
In Florida, Burmese pythons likely began as escaped or released pets. The Everglades suited them too…
In Florida, Burmese pythons likely began as escaped or released pets. The Everglades suited them too…
A man was fishing from a unicorn pool float near the beach in Fort Lauderdale when he reportedly…
A man was fishing from a unicorn pool float near the beach in Fort Lauderdale when he reportedly…
In Florida, best friends Steve Morris and Joe Whitehead tore a $1 bill in half in 1976 and promised…
In Florida, best friends Steve Morris and Joe Whitehead tore a $1 bill in half in 1976 and promised…
5 Facts About the Florida Everglades: Nature’s Unique Waterworld
The Florida Everglades, often described as a river of grass, presents a unique and vast ecosystem that stretches 60 miles wide and 100 miles long. This slow-moving river, with its half-mile per day flow, is a natural wonder full of fascinating secrets and environmental challenges. Here are five remarkable facts about this diverse and crucial … Continue reading 5 Facts About the Florida Everglades: Nature’s Unique Waterworld
Florida’s Frenzy: 10 Wild Facts About The Sunshine State
Florida, often known for its sun-soaked beaches and diverse wildlife, has a myriad of quirky and intriguing aspects that aren’t widely known. Here are ten astonishing facts that encapsulate the uniqueness of this state. 1. Fireworks Farce: In a surprising twist, while fireworks are completely illegal for recreational use in Florida, hundreds of stores sell … Continue reading Florida’s Frenzy: 10 Wild Facts About The Sunshine State
Florida offers compensation for hunting…
Florida offers compensation for hunting snakes with no need for a license or permit. Compensation includes an hourly rate of $10.00 or $15.00 per hour (depending on location) for up to 10 hours per day while actively searching for pythons on designated lands. Additionally, there is a $50.00 incentive for each python measuring up to […]
The “Dade” in Miami-Dade county…
The “Dade” in Miami-Dade county refers to Major Francis Dade who led 110 men to forcibly remove the Seminoles Indians from Florida in 1836 but was the first man killed in an ambush by Chief Miccanopa. The battle was so decisive that the Seminoles only lost 3 men compared to the 108 lost by Dade.
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Key Limes were considered a weed until…
Key Limes were considered a weed until The Great Freeze of 1894–95 destroyed Florida’s lemon groves. Farmers replanted “Mexican” limes and they became known as “Florida Key Limes, a beloved regional crop”.
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New Mexico was the original Sunshine State…
New Mexico was the original Sunshine State, unofficially using the slogan prior to statehood in 1912 and eventually adding it to their state license plates in 1932. However, they never made anything official, and Florida managed to adopt an official resolution and steal the slogan in 1970.
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