Imagine being an 11-year-old in Ukraine, waking up to air raid sirens, and learning from your family that you’ll be moving across the world in just one week—to a country where you don’t speak the language. For many Ukrainian families, the 2022 war forced abrupt and life-changing decisions, including...

Hurricane Helene made landfall on Sept. 26, 2024, as a category four storm. It has now been a year since Helene hit, and its impact is still prominent in the Tampa Bay community. In addition to Helene, Hurricane Milton hit shortly after on Oct. 9, 2024, as a category three storm (ProjectHope.org). These...

Being accepted into the University of Florida is a difficult feat; however, being offered a position on their baseball team accompanied by a scholarship for their efforts is a whole other feat within itself. This is a phenomenon known all too well by Jordan Olivia (11).  Olivia plays baseball at...

At Plant High School, athletics play a significant role on campus, as students choose to participate in one or more of the numerous sports available throughout the year. Not only do sports provide students with physical activity, but they also offer a platform where players learn to be disciplined, develop...

With the conclusion of the 45th Ryder Cup, Europe will retain the cup after a fantastic finish.    At the end of Day One, Europe finished with a five-and-a-half-to-two-and-a-half-point lead. Europe's first alternate shot foursome featured Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton, who played alongside America's...

Howl-o-Scream is a Halloween festival at Busch Gardens that takes place every year in Tampa, offering a night of thrill and horror. The event runs from Sept. 5 to Nov. 1 and attracts tourists from all over Florida. Visitors can explore the many experiences, roller coasters, scare zones and live shows.  This...