By Wylie Saviello It’s been a decade since the last time Florida permitted a black bear hunt, but that all changed this year. In August, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) officially approved a set of proposed rules for bear hunting, thereby re-opening regulated…
By Wylie Saviello In small booths on the border between the beach and the street, retirees collect tolls for cars accessing the beach. Whether this is their first or 10th season, they have become an integral part of the local community and an important step…
By Emily Braunstein Living in Florida means coexisting with marine life. But the University of Florida’s Whitney laboratory for Marine Bioscience is doing more than coexisting—they are innovating. Before the Whitney Lab in Marineland, Florida, there was no solutions to the sick or displaced sea…
By Olivia Lockett The air was filled with saltwater and the buzz of competition as the UF Surf Club hosted its 8th annual ‘King of Clubs’ surf competition on April 5 at Jacksonville Beach. College surfers from across North Florida gathered to battle it out…
By Alexis Bensoussan With the arts and culture budget cuts from the state of Florida, the local Limelight Theatre must reduce shows, costumes, sets and other necessities for their productions, making it difficult to share their love of the arts with a community of people…
By Chloe Smith An ongoing lawsuit by book publishers against the State of Florida is shaping up to be one of the most significant cases in the fight for the freedom to read. Yet, it’s just a part of a hefty handful of legal battles…
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 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 Keeli Scarlett For many formerly incarcerated individuals, reintegrating into society can prove itself to be a tough journey. That’s why some Flagler College students are sending encouraging words to those on the long road back. Flagler College Student Government Association’s Public Service Committee held…
By Megan Churchill Environmental issues due to human impact on the Earth are growing in number and severity; pollution, deforestation, and extreme weather due to climate change, threaten the life and livelihood of people around the globe. In St. Johns County – one of the…