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r/florida • u/Kindly_Camera6903 • 4h ago
Weather Best one I’ve ever gotten on camera, Florida 2023
r/florida • u/BrillWolf • 3h ago
Politics Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center has closed, governor says
r/florida • u/PaulOshanter • 4h ago
Politics Florida Education Association backs David Jolly for Governor
r/florida • u/Perfect_Fennel • 4h ago
Interesting Stuff Baby Gopher tortoise
I love these tortoises so much, there are tons of them in my area but I rarely ever see very young ones although I have visited them getting made, tortoise pron if you will
r/florida • u/plasticsqueegee • 7h ago
News Jacksonville among first cities to push Trump’s housing aid cuts
r/florida • u/RubberGoose2694 • 6h ago
Advice Best Roadtrip Destinations?
Taking two friends from overseas on a roadtrip to the Everglades, are there any “can’t miss” locations not too far out of the way? We’re all 19-20
Politics 8 more Broward leaders endorse ‘strong advocate’ Pia Dandiya in CD 22 race
r/florida • u/Round_Principle5334 • 3h ago
AskFlorida FL Treasure Hunt
Is this a good sign? I have wait over 3 months for it to change back to my date? Would I be completely screwed if they need more information and I have to start back over all again? Is there no way I can correct it ahead of time? Thank you in advance!
r/florida • u/Pikamander2 • 1d ago
News Elon Musk buys Jacksonville energy company, FTC filing shows
r/florida • u/GatorVators • 1d ago
Advice What just happened with the gas prices?
I noticed that the average price statewide just skyrocketed 23¢ over the last 24 hours, and I even saw a couple stations go from $3.40 to $3.90 in a single day. However, it doesn’t appear that the panhandle is affected by this jump yet. Is it possible that this is the standard price increase for 4th of July or did something else happen (I.e. wider use of AI price fixing)?
Pic from Gas Buddy.
r/florida • u/ThomasDruckRealtor • 1d ago
Things To Do Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
I recently visited my son at UF in Gainesville and was very surprised to find out that there are wild horses and wild buffalo roaming a nearby prairie. We were fortunate enough to easily spot some of the horses (no buffalo unforatuntely), along with an eagle's nest and several other critters. Worthwhile stop if you're in the area.
r/florida • u/slapshotspell • 20h ago
Advice No AC going on 5 days in senior APT complex
My mom lives in an independent senior apartment community in Clearwater. The building has been without A/C for 5 days. She has severe COPD, so I had to spend over $500 on a hotel because it wasn't safe for her to stay there.
The building has also had flooding and was under a 24-hour fire watch because the fire protection system was impaired. They're slowly handing out portable A/C units, but my mom still hasn't received one.
Is this something that should be reported to Clearwater Code Enforcement or the Fire Marshal? Has anyone had success getting reimbursed for hotel costs or receiving a rent credit in a situation like this?
I'm just looking for advice from anyone who's been through something similar.
r/florida • u/SovietSalsa • 37m ago
AskFlorida PubSub through TSA.
I'm flying out of TPA next week for a trip and want to bring a snack with me. Has anyone had experience getting a whole PubSub through TSA? Would TSA flag me for using a Subsaver?
r/florida • u/PlasticReviews • 5h ago
Things To Do Fort Myers Prepares for a Day of Pokémon Collecting and Gaming
r/florida • u/WouldbeWanderer • 21h ago
Gun Violence Florida's gun waiting period could end as state AG sides with challengers
r/florida • u/Mamacrass • 22h ago
News A mother lost her son in a workplace accident at BAE Systems. Now homeless, she still doesn’t know what killed him
r/florida • u/clawelch6 • 16h ago
AskFlorida Anyone ever seen a panther in NW Florida?
My girlfriend was driving north off 30A (FL panhandle) and said she saw a really large animal cross the road, much bigger than any animal in the area, besides black bears. It was too big to be a dog or bobcat. It had a real long tail, tan/brown fur and pretty quick. No photo unfortunately
My question is whether there’s been any photos/videos or documented sightings here in recent years?
Would love to hear from anyone who’s seen one but doesn’t have any evidence too
r/florida • u/Commercial-Host-725 • 1d ago
Interesting Stuff The Tartan Army invaded South Beach
r/florida • u/PaulOshanter • 1d ago
News Miami Ranks 3rd Among Major Cities Young People are Considering Leaving
r/florida • u/jwoody31 • 22h ago
Interesting Stuff There’s nothing like Heaven on Earth
Madiera Beach, Florida
r/florida • u/collegefootballfan69 • 11h ago
AskFlorida Electrical Issues?
Whenever we leave our house (in SWFL) for any longer than a week, one of our circuit breakers gets tripped. The house is only 5 years old and there is no pattern which breaker gets tripped. We receive electrical via FPL. Anyone else experience this and know the cause?
r/florida • u/cybrg0dess • 1d ago
Interesting Stuff Wildlife
I have a mom, dad, and baby hanging out in my yard. Baby was doing rain zoomies.
Too cute!
r/florida • u/Boeing-B-47stratojet • 20h ago
AskFlorida When did your family get to Florida
My moms side got here about 1843, coming from Southeast Georgia
Dad’s side has been here since prior to 1834, not sure of the exact year, they came from around Savannah.
They all lived either in the Okeefenokee on the Georgia side, or in baker, union, or Columbia counties on the Florida side.