Sargassum seaweed has been a plague on Caribbean, Mexican and southern U.S. beaches for years, with scientists tracking massive accumulations since 2011. But this year's crop could be the largest on record.
CNN is reporting that a gargantuan mass of seaweed that formed in the Atlantic Ocean is headed for the shores of Florida and other coastlines throughout the Gulf of Mexico. The mass spans more than 5,000 miles from the coast of Africa to the Gulf of Mexico.
See and hear: Brightline train reaches top speed of 130 mph – Sun Sentinel
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The Brightline train service recently tested its train to hit a top speed of 130 mph in Central Florida, and it's putting the quick travel on full display with video.
"We're officially the fastest train in Florida and the Southeastern US after reaching speeds of 130 MPH during testing along our new 35-mile rail corridor between @MCO and Cocoa," the company says .
How to explore Wynwood, Miami's coolest neighbourhood | The Independent
T his inner-city district used to be a mere day-trip, a cab's ride from the beachside suburbs of Florida 's most glamorous city to see eight-foot walls streaked with street art .
A 30-minute bus from tourist magnet Miami Beach , and close to the airport, this artsy district is great as a base for a wider city break , or a night or two of a longer stay – perhaps your last stop before catching your flight home.
Is Florida Really the Nation's Fastest-Growing State?
According to U.S. Census Bureau estimates released in December 2022, Florida's population grew from 1.9% from July 2021 to July 2022. That accounts for more than 400,000 new residents that relocated to the Sunshine State. Overall, the state has an estimated population of 22,244,823.
Orlando Spring Break Fun: Things to do throughout the month of March
Florida Food Festivals: Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival — Courtesy — Image by Joe Burbank – Orlando Sentinel
This one is for those of you who appreciate the arts. One of the most esteemed outdoor festivals in the nation will be held in this picturesque community just north of Orlando: the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival. And the best part: entrance is free.
A giant mass of brownish seaweed floating in the Atlantic Ocean is expected to come ashore in the coming months. He… https://t.co/m5rzjzQhno WSJ (from New York, NY) Sat Mar 18 06:00:14 +0000 2023
The giant blob of seaweed threatens to dump smelly and possibly harmful piles across beaches and dampen tourism sea… https://t.co/O5xKCpN1gD cnni (from Everywhere) Sat Mar 18 12:17:55 +0000 2023
Marine scientists are tracking a 5,000-mile-wide #Sargassum bloom that is so large, it can be seen from space. This… https://t.co/nF89qSmvLG DrIanWeissman (from Milwaukee, WI) Tue Mar 14 02:44:11 +0000 2023
A giant blob of seaweed is floating toward the West Coast of Florida in the Gulf of Mexico. The mass is known as sa… https://t.co/3TQbHb6dAs CBSNews (from New York, NY) Wed Mar 15 22:00:00 +0000 2023
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