In 2019, a Florida business owner by the name of Michael Esmond wanted to help out struggling members of his community, Gulf Breeze, by paying the utility bills of 36 households. This year, Esmond felt the need to up the ante with both Hurricane Sally and the Covid-19 pandemic … [Read more...] about Giving season: Business owner pays overdue utility bills for 114 families
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Key West bans large cruise ships from docking to protect coral reefs
On election day, residents of Key West, Florida, voted to impose new restrictions on cruise ships docking in the city — a move that’s expected to give a much-needed respite to fragile marine habitats in the area. The island’s residents voted on three ballot initiatives, … [Read more...] about Key West bans large cruise ships from docking to protect coral reefs
Young man becomes 1st person with Down Syndrome to finish Ironman triathlon
Sports history was made this month when Special Olympics athlete Chris Nikic became the first person with Down Syndrome to complete an Ironman triathlon. If you’re not familiar with the Ironman triathlon, it’s one of the most grueling athletic competitions in the world. … [Read more...] about Young man becomes 1st person with Down Syndrome to finish Ironman triathlon
Florida votes to increase outdated minimum wage to $15
Voters in Florida tossed their outdated $8.56 per hour minimum wage in this election as the state became the eighth in the country to adopt a $15 minimum wage. Like many other states, Florida will introduce the raise slowly, upping it to $10 next year and raising it by $1 each … [Read more...] about Florida votes to increase outdated minimum wage to $15
Researchers imagine system where EVs charge each other on the roads
If airplanes can refuel each other mid-air, then why not electric cars? A weird and wonderful, if probably impractical, idea out of the University of Florida would see vehicles in high-speed convoys sharing energy in a peer-to-peer model. To understand how it works, let’s first … [Read more...] about Researchers imagine system where EVs charge each other on the roads
