Amid the bustle of travelers at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport was a family holding back tears. 

Magdalena Jimenez Juan sat with her four children, ages 15-31, and a family friend. Each waited silently until it was their turn to say goodbye. Each hug freed them to cry. 

Immigration and Customs Enforcement ordered her to board a deportation flight to Guatemala on Aug. 27 after 18 years of permitting her to live in the United States. It may be years until she sees her children again, whose fate is uncertain. 

Taking them with her is out of the question, the family said. Sons Yoni, 18, and Rafa, 31, share a rare genetic neurological disorder. Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease damages the peripheral nerves in their limbs, reducing their strength and sensory function over time. Yoni also has scoliosis and is deaf in one ear, so Rafa does most of the talking on his behalf. 

“Caring for him and his brother is a full-time job,” Magdalena said in Spanish on July 31. “It would be even harder to care for them in Guatemala.” 

No one likes you. All you stand for is heat and school. September at least has a holiday. What does August have? Ungatz!

Saw this today while walking in Juno Beach FL. Have never seen a spider this size here until now. About as big as my hand.

I need your honest and uncensored opinions on different areas.

I currently live in Tampa, FL. I moved here about 4 years ago. I’m originally from a small town up in the DMV. I love Florida and I have honestly loved living in Tampa, but between my monthly bills and the income I’m making in this area it has become a bit of a nightmare. I also do miss living in a smaller town and area. I don’t go out too much and keep to myself besides a small group of friends.

I haven’t traveled much outside of the Tampa Bay Area & some of the other areas I was reading about everyone was shitting all over them.

I know Tampa is great, but I am honestly a little bit traumatized from my time here. It has honestly been one bad thing after another. I am desperate for a change and fresh start at this point lol

I want to stay within an hour of the beaches and go somewhere dog friendly. I would also love to be closer to the springs

Areas I was considering and things I have heard so I need your confirmation lol
- Dunnellon (heard it’s smaller town that is developing
very fast and also boring)
- Inverness (small and boring)
- Brooksville (I know people who live there and love it)
- Spring Hill (heard it’s a little trashy)
- New Port Richie

I am also open to suggestions of other areas. I don’t want to be too far away from Tampa though.
I love the old Florida feel & also love cute downtowns and little local dive bars. Friendly locals as well

Thank you so much

Normal summer weather in Florida

I took some beautiful shots during sunsets in Florida.
Miami, Orlando, Naples, Marco Island, Miami Beach, Downtown, Dania Beach, Coral Gables and Fort lauderdale Airport. It’s incredible how beautiful the sky can be 😍🌅

Feel free to share your special one!

My next post will be for the sunrise!