USA

USA: Storm Idalia decends on North Carolina after lashing Florida

Tropical Storm Idalia descended on the Carolinas on its way out to the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday, leaving a trail of flooding and destruction throughout the Southeast that stretched back to its landfall as a hurricane in Florida.

31/08/2023

USA

Hurricane Idalia's landfall brings 'life-threatening' storm surges

Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis provided on Wednesday morning the most recent update regarding Hurricane Idalia, which had initially intensified to a Category 4 hurricane but has subsequently been downgraded to a Category 3 storm.

30/08/2023

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Watch: high temperature killing Florida's coral reefs

Record seawater temperatures in recent days have resulted in widespread coral bleaching in Florida's coral reef, the third largest in the world.

30/07/2023

Nature

Wounded US vets accept new mission: Save Florida's coral reefs

Wounded in combat, these US Army veterans are finding healing in restoring Florida's threatened coral reefs.

26/07/2023

Nature

Inside the US neighbourhood where 100 rabbits are taking over

Burmese pythons, giant snails, iguanas - and now lionhead rabbits. A new fluffy invasion has this suburb appealing for help.

18/07/2023

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WATCH: Florida duo capture giant Burmese python in viral video

Jake Waleri wrestled the serpent on the ground in the Big Cypress National Preserve as the reptile tries to strike him.

14/07/2023

Culture news

Peaky Blinders star and creator attack Ron DeSantis over campaign ad

Ron DeSantis, the Republican Governor for Florida, has been attacked for using the fictional character from the hit TV series in an anti-LGBTQ advert for his US presidential campaign without asking for permission.

08/07/2023

Mobility

Euclid Space Telescope: Europe's mission to chart the universe

ESA's Euclid space telescope was launched for a six-year mission to shed light on dark energy and matter and chart the largest-ever map of the universe.

02/07/2023

Destinations

Turtle nesting season and 4 other reasons to visit Florida this summer

From Jurassic Park to fine dining, Florida’s coastline has a lot to offer this summer.

15/06/2023

Travel News

Is the seaweed washing up on Florida’s beaches dangerous?

Microplastics tangled in the seaweed provide the perfect place for bacteria to grow.

05/06/2023

Culture news

Gay Days kicks off in Florida amid anti-LGBTQ+ legislation

Gay Days will see LGBTQ+ celebrations at Disney and venues across Orlando in the midst of Governor Ron DeSantis' sweeping anti-gay legislation

02/06/2023

Travel News

Tourists warned against visiting Florida due to ‘openly hostile laws’

They warn that newly passed laws and policies may pose risks to minorities, immigrants and gay travellers.

24/05/2023

Travel News

Florida beach ranked as the best in US: Here's the full list

Three of the top 10 are in Hawaii and two are in Florida.

20/05/2023

Art

Florida principal ousted over Michelangelo's David 'porn' row visits statue

Hope Carrasquilla, a former principal of a Florida school, who resigned after parents complained about her showing pupils a photo of Michelangeo’s iconic, naked David statue has visited the masterpiece in person in Florence

30/04/2023

Travel News

Cruise ship kept dead body in drinks cooler for 6 days, lawsuit claims

55-year-old Robert Jones died of a heart attack last August and his family is suing Celebrity Cruises for allegedly mishandling his body.

25/04/2023

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WATCH: Scuba-diving Easter Bunny stages underwater egg hunt

Divers and snorkellers were “egg-static” Sunday to find Easter eggs doled out by a scuba-diving “Easter bunny” in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.

10/04/2023

World News

Trump pleads not guilty in historic court appearance

"Not guilty," Donald Trump said in a firm voice during a historic appearance before a judge Tuesday. He became the first US president - former or current - to be charged with a crime.

05/04/2023

Earth News

Is climate change to blame for this giant seaweed blob?

Scientists say that this year’s bloom could be one of the biggest ever recorded.

27/03/2023

Culture news

Three men found guilty of murdering star rapper XXXTentacion in 2018

The star rapper was shot outside a motorcycle shop in Florida in 2018 and robbed of $50,000.

21/03/2023

Culture news

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis just took control of Walt Disney World

"There's a new sheriff in town." Until this week, Walt Disney World had a self-governing district in Florida. Unhappy with their progressive politics, Ron DeSantis has wrestled control away.

28/02/2023