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Florida Senate passes bill that would strip Disney of its self-rule status

April 20, 2022 The Center Square

The Florida Senate on Wednesday passed a measure that would strip Walt Disney Company of its self-governing status in the state.

Islamorada memorial remembers 1935 hurricane

April 8, 2022 Todd DeFeo

The Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 is one of the worst natural disasters in the country’s history. In Islamorada, just east of U.S. 1 at mile marker 82, the Florida Works Progress Administration (WPA) built a monument to the disaster.

Key West police identify two suspects who damaged Southernmost Point Buoy

January 7, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

Key West police have obtained warrants for two miscreants they say set fire to a Christmas tree at the Southernmost Point Buoy, damaging the venerable landmark.

Two miscreants set fire to famous Key West buoy

January 1, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

Key West police are looking for two miscreants who set fire to and damaged the famous Southernmost Point Buoy.

Florida sees more visitors in third quarter

November 26, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Florida saw more visitors to the state between July and September and exceeded 2019’s visitation numbers during the same period.

Feds handing out millions in airport ‘improvement’ grants

September 21, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded more than $431.8 million in grants to upgrade airports across the United States.

Literally, the buck stopped here

August 18, 2021 Todd DeFeo

One of the fascinating places to visit in Key West is the Truman Little White House.

Texas joins Florida in lawsuit fighting CDC’s ‘unlawful’ cruise industry orders

May 7, 2021 The Center Square

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a motion on Thursday to join Florida’s lawsuit against the ongoing sailing orders issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) which have prevented cruise lines from restarting business.

DeSantis lifts Florida pandemic protocols: ‘We are no longer in a state of emergency’

May 3, 2021 The Center Square

Six days after he signed an executive order extending Florida’s 13-month state of emergency 60 days, Gov. Ron DeSantis lifted all pandemic-related emergency orders Monday while signing a “vaccine passport” ban into law.

A side trip to the Everglades is always a good idea

May 2, 2021 Todd DeFeo

The Everglades National Park seems a million miles away from the glitz and glamor of Miami. But it’s only 50 miles or so.