Articles by Gargoyle

Sea Turtle Populations in Danger in St. Augustine

By Zoe Sherman Sea turtle populations in St. Augustine are on the decline, according to recent studies, but the bigger concern is why?  Some say over-development of land is slowly destroying Florida’s wildlife and their habitats. Although the process is providing housing and business opportunities for…


Flagler student working to help injured sea turtles

By Zoe Sherman Maia Toler never expected to be working side by side with veterinarians at a sea turtle hospital at a college 4 miles away from the Atlantic Ocean.   She had previously considered the idea of attending culinary school, before deciding to  pursue her…



Invasion of the Litterbugs

By Zoe Sherman There is a not-so-new invasive species crawling the streets of St. Augustine, slowly deteriorating the city’s beauty: litterbugs. Florida is the nation’s third-highest generator of plastic waste. The state produces more plastic waste than the current recycling system can process, according to…






Rivas balances school with new jewelry line

By Hailey Gay Gabryella Rivas starts every day at 4 a.m., either going to school, work or expanding her business. Everyday is different for this Renaissance woman, and though she seems effortlessly talented at everything she tries, Rivas remains humble and stress-free.  “In high school…