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2024 in pop culture: In a bruising year, we sought out fantasy, escapism—and cute little animals
Here’s everything (more or less) you need to know about 2024 in pop culture.
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La Empanada Loca: where every bite tells a story
For the past nine years, William Martinez has been the mind and heart of La Empanada Loca in Oakland. He is from Puerto Rico and first lived in New York, then Tampa, and once he moved to South Florida, he noticed there weren’t many authentic Puerto Rican restaurants, and that’s when he got the idea. …
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5 Florida cities ranked best for retirement in 2025
Florida shines in U.S. News’ 2025 Best Places to Retire rankings, with seven cities earning top spots. Discover which locations offer the best retirement life.
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Florida’s old-fashioned soda fountains will give you major nostalgia
Soda fountains have begun to experience a resurgence. These five nostalgic icons of Americana in Florida serve delicious treats and lovely memories.
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7 celebrities you didn’t know were from Florida
These world-famous superstars of music, film and television all hail from the Sunshine State.
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5 Orlando restaurants open on Christmas
No matter if you’re looking for family-friendly dining or a fine dining experience, there are a variety of options available to you on Christmas Day in Orlando.
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25 books publishing in 2025 that we can’t wait to read
Numerous books are set to be published in 2025, but these are a few of our most anticipated reads. Here are our 25 books publishing in 2025 we can’t wait to read.
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Is that a drone or a plane? Experts help explain the differences
Is that a drone, a plane or a helicopter? Experts who study unmanned aircraft systems say it can be tough to tell from miles away, but there are clues.
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About 3 dozen high-rise buildings in South Florida are sinking
It’s not uncommon for buildings to sink a little during and soon after construction, but the scientists called their discovery surprising because some of the changes took place several years later. SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Almost three dozen high-rise condos and luxury hotels along the beach in South Florida are sinking or settling…
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Does Puerto Rico really have the longest Christmas celebration in the world?
The celebrations held in Puerto Rico are a mix of American holidays and celebrations of Catholic origin.
