Surfing in California vs Florida
By: Audrey Rosendahl Surfing all depends on the waves and their conditions. There is known to be good surfing in both Florida and California. Charlotte Martin, a junior at Ponte Vedra High School (PVHS) knows this to be very true,…
Florida Department of Education Implements new Framework-FACT Classes
By: Xavier Garay As Florida students are returning to school for the 2026-2027 school year, many will find a new course that doesn’t fall under the AP, honors, or standard label, but a course that was created by the Florida…
Students’ Sunscreen Habits in the Florida Heat
By: Lucia Gabriel Many students at Ponte Vedra High School (PVHS) spend hours in the blazing heat of the Florida sun, whether it is for a sport or any outdoor activity. Even though sunscreen may seem to be an important…
Florida Families Suffer as Premiums Rise
By Max Sheikh When Rick Wyatt opened his latest insurance statement from State Farm he felt lucky“I’m safe with my State Farm” he said. “But a small but growing minority is now rid of their homeowner’s insurance and frankly it’s…
Florida Christmas Events
By Amelia Rogers During Christmas time our area of Jacksonville has many annual holiday events to get into the Christmas spirit. These events include Deck the Chairs in Jacksonville Beach, the Nights of Lights in St. Augustine, and the Nocatee-A-Glow…
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…