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Get to Know The Florida Ballot Initiatives

By Aspen McAdoo and Koa Davidson    When it comes time to vote this November, many Florida voters are only focused on one thing; the presidential election. While that is extremely important, voters tend to forget to research other votes…

The Differences Between Naples, Florida and Naples, Italy

By Hunter Alba If someone were to say that they are traveling to Naples, it might be assumed that they are heading to Italy. However, there could be a chance that they are referring to Naples, a city in southern…

Interesting Florida Legislative Bills

On Tuesday, January 9th, the regular Florida legislative session commenced and will stretch until March 8th. In no order, here are some interesting bills that have some eyes on them, and what they propose.   By Ryder Navarra

The Adventures of Ice Skating in Florida

By Jackson Gianchetta Ice skating may not be the first activity that comes to mind when thinking about things to do in Jacksonville but, at the Community First Igloo, you can do exactly that. Whether you’re looking to pick up…

New Florida Social Media Bill and the Population’s Opinion

By Koa Davidson February is here and with that comes the annual convening of the Florida Legislature. The Republicans hold a comfortable position to pass their desired bills with the party holding 28 of the 40 seats in the Florida…

Classical Learning Test Emerges as Standardized Test Alternative

By Nate Wicker High school students in Florida could find themselves taking an alternative option to the traditional college entrance exams of the past. The “Classic Learning Test” or CLT for short, “exists to reconnect knowledge and virtue by providing…

Governor Ron Desantis Appoints Board of Trustees to Florida’s New College

By Leila Wickliffe    Earlier this month, on January 6, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made six new appointments to the New College of Florida Board of Trustees. Last year in March 2022, the governor signed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill…

Sunshine State Specialties

By Ava DePersio   Florida has several specialties that represent the Sunshine State, and its well-known history.    Florida is nicknamed the Sunshine State because of the amount of sunshine the state receives, but that is not the first name it has…