Crystal is a bilingual editor and writer with over 20 years of experience in digital and print media. She is currently based in Florida, but has lived in small towns in the Midwest, Caracas, New York City, and Madrid, where she earned her MA in Spanish literature.
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Missouri woman becomes 7th Florida rip current fatality in 4 days
Rip current can flow as swiftly as eight feet per second, carrying even the strongest swimmer far out from the shore.
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These 3 Florida beaches are among the 10 best in the US
Dr. Beach uses 50 criteria, including sand softness, water temperature, rip currents, algae, noise, and litter.
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Florida rip currents kill 6 people in 2 days
“It’s just too dangerous to swim right now,” warned Bay County Sheriff’s Office after announcing double red flag warnings and closing Panama City Beach to swimmers on Sunday.
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These 10 Florida beaches are the most dangerous in the US
New Smyrna Beach, Florida, tops the list, not only because of its probability of being impacted by a hurricane, but also because of the high likelihood of shark attacks.
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If you like piña coladas, try them at these 5 Florida restaurants and bars
From casual beachside restaurants to fancy craft cocktail establishments, here are five places in Florida that serve up a darn good piña colada.
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These two Florida cities are among the dirtiest in the US
The study focused on hazardous factors that affect a population’s health, including air quality, water quality, and noise quality
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3 Florida bars have been named among the best in America by Esquire
Two bars in Miami and one in Tampa made Esquire’s “The Best Bars of America 2024” list. Competition is stiff in the nightlife industry. It’s not enough to just serve good drinks. It’s also about having the right vibe, crowd, decor, food, and music. Esquire sent its writers all over the country to visit new…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District to vote on $17B Disney expansion
Company officials have not revealed many details, but the agreement has raised speculation that Disney might be planning a large expansion, including the development of a fifth theme park.
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Florida’s hurricane preparedness sales tax holiday starts June 1
Forecasters have predicted a very busy hurricane season, with 20 to 25 named storms.
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Florida is the shark bite capital of the world, according to new report
Volusia County, home to Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach, seems to be the hotspot for aggressive sharks.
