By Evelyn Lopez Nyk Regine didn’t know she was returning home for good two decades ago when she visited St. Augustine to care for her elderly parents. “I live here and work here. Not many people can say that,” Regine said. Often referred to as…
By Audrey Cress On a cool morning along the back wall of the fenced-in St. Augustine Beach Community Garden, a tall compost bin hums with life. Lift the lid, and there is a colorful collection of kitchen scraps in various stages of decay — coffee…
By Audrey Cress Inside a lower Manhattan nonprofit studio, Amy Kalafa, now known for producing independent documentaries and corporate work for clients from ABC to Food Network, was producing a music video for one of her favorite Scottish bands: The Ravillos. The set pulsed with…
By Logan Johnson Like any emerging technology coming seemingly out of nowhere, the advent of generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the world of academia has turned heads, sparked curiosity and – for some – raised deep criticisms of Flagler College policy. This past September, the…
By Gabriella Palomo Although St. Augustine markets its old-world feel, those in the hospitality industry say that technology shapes everything from staffing to customer flow to basic day-to-day operations. Flagler College Hospitality and Tourism Management professor Zachary Cole, PhD, said that technology is especially important…
By Maria Montero Flagler College student Ashley Kurtz leads an environmental initiative project that encourages students to take meaningful action for ocean conservation and sea turtle protection. The project, part of Flagler’s Service-Learning Program, allows students to apply their studies to real-world environmental issues. Participants…
By Eva Milan While swarms of visitors marvel at the picturesque winter wonderland that St. Augustine becomes during the holidays, many locals face a totally different reality. For them, Night of Lights comes at a cost, bringing more frustration than holiday cheer. The 58-day festival, which runs from mid-November through mid-January, attracts hundreds of…
By Chloe Smith The Flagler College men’s cross country team has one goal on Nov. 8: finish in the top three at the Southeast Regional Championships—and make school history. If the Saints can place in the top three teams at Wingate University, they’ll earn their…
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 Wylie Saviello It’s the fastest growing sport in America, and now it’s taking off in St. Augustine. Two new pickleball court facilities opened in the city in 2024, serving the community on and off the courts. One of the biggest additions is Old Coast…