By Sydny Pepper For Ashley Wilson, a special agent with Homeland Security Investigations in Jacksonville, her work with child exploitation and human smuggling investigations stems from a very personal connection. That connection has been calling her towards a career protecting the most vulnerable populations for…
By Hailey Gay In a time of big box stores and pesticides in our food, it’s hard to live more off-the-grid with the lack of knowledge many have about edible plants and herbs. But local St. Augustine resident Ryan Robinson grows his own food, and…
Story and photos by Hailey Gay As you walk along a St. Augustine street, there is no telling what you will find as the streets have such variety, history and character. As I was heading to work on a normal Monday evening in downtown St….
By Chloe Smith As sea levels rise, storm surges worsen and hurricanes become harsher, beach erosion is becoming an even greater threat for St. Johns County, and those who live along the coast. Even as new renourishment projects are planned to restore depleted beaches, some…
The beach behind Taylor’s house taken after the last nor’easter. Photo courtesy of Skye Taylor By Megan Churchill When Skye Taylor moved to the beach at Summer Haven 20 years ago, there was 40 feet of sand visible at low tide. Today – partly due…
By Hannah Duffey Soul food is one of those sweet and savory comfort foods that date back for centuries. Dishes like fried chitlins with a side of okra, collard greens, cornbread and macaroni and cheese are all recipes that helped give it meaning and definition. …
By Presleigh Johnson Public History is everywhere. Whether it’s signs all over St. Augustine, reenactments, or surf culture exhibits, the Oldest City is a treasure trove of history. Being a Flagler College student is one of the best ways to learn about the St. Augustine…
By Chloe Smith Seven years ago, Deeply Rooted Grounds was formed to help communities in Nicaragua. Today, the nonprofit’s most recent purchase in Jinotega plans to transform Central America. Clinton Dosio, the organization’s Chief Operations Officer, is one of the many leaders of Deeply Rooted…
By Chloe Smith When Gayle Phillips walked through the doors to the Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center for the first time, she had no idea the role she would play. Now, after almost eight years of transforming a building on its last legs into a…
By Hannah Duffey For kids growing up in Jackson, Ga., home to around 5,000 people, the only sports options have been basketball, baseball and softball. But earlier this year, they got the chance to try out something new when the Outdoor Capital Classic, a two-day…