On July 1, 2025, a new law changed how Florida students can use their phones during school hours. Florida’s public schools now follow a statewide policy that bans phone use under the new legislation. The goal is to limit distractions and improve students' focus in the classroom.   To strengthen...

Becoming a private pilot is known to be an arduous process. Students need to have 50 training hours, pass a 60-question multiple choice exam, log 10 hours of solo flight, do three solo flights and more. Plant student William Henry Johnson (12) was interviewed on his journey of becoming a private pilot.   “What...

In 1866, the Hyde Park neighborhood was established in Tampa, Fl. According to the Hyde Park Village website, the neighborhood was originally a housing community for the growing city, yet it the 1980s it was named a historic district due to its impressive architecture.   In 1985, Hyde Park Village,...

The 2025 Starbucks fall menu was officially released on August 26, 2025, and students wasted no time heading to check it out. For many, fall at Starbucks feels like the official kickoff to the season. The brand has built a reputation around seasonal drinks that signal a new time of year, and none are...

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers finished their 2025 preseason on Saturday, August 23, with a 23-19 loss to the Buffalo Bills at Raymond James Stadium. Although the Bucs fell short on the scoreboard, they ended the preseason with a solid 2-1 record and displayed moments that excited fans for the upcoming season.  One...

Pickleball has been popping up all around South Tampa: among a growing number of tournaments, courts and teams, it seems that everybody has joined the pickleball bandwagon. It’s no wonder, then, that Plant High School is now home to its very own Pickleball club, Panther Pickleball.     Although...