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Surveillance state: The debate over Flock Cameras in Florida
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — In 2026, Florida law enforcement agencies expanded their use of automated license plate readers, installing thousands of cameras across neighborhoods and highways to track vehicle movement in real time. The use of automated license plate readers in Florida has raised questions about privacy, law enforcement and the limits of government surveillance. One company at the center of the debate is Flock Safety, an Atlanta-based technology company that provi
Landry Fortson
Oct 123 min read


The Palm Beach Zoo fights to save Malayan tigers from extinction
The Palm Beach Zoo cares for different animals; one in particular is the Malayan tiger, one of the most endangered animals. The Malayan tiger is critically endangered, with fewer than 150 left in the wild. Covering 23 acres within Dreher Park, the Palm Beach Zoo participates in the AZA Species Survival Plan (SSP) to help preserve and increase the captive population for conservation and education. It is important to protect the endangered animals. Angela Witmer, an associate
Hannah Tichenor
Oct 24, 20252 min read


Grassy Waters preserves wildlife for West Palm Beach community
In West Palm Beach, Grassy Waters Preserve provides the community with the opportunity to observe various wildlife species, including...
Hannah Tichenor
Apr 29, 20252 min read


Sea turtle population on the rise due to local efforts
Over one million sea turtles die each year and are on their way to extinction primarily due to pollution, loss of habitat, fishers, and...
Avenlea Medina
Mar 16, 20252 min read


Manatees take refuge from boats in local Manatee Lagoon
Every year, as Florida's coastal waters get colder, Manatee Lagoon’s waters provide season-long refuge for manatees, one of the state's...
Hannah Tichenor
Mar 6, 20252 min read


Diet culture: A driving factor in eating disorders
Eating disorders are one of the deadliest mental illnesses. Even though 9% of the U.S. population suffers from an eating disorder, there is a shame and misunderstanding about it. Eating disorders are one of the deadliest mental illnesses. Still, 9 percent of the U.S. population suffers from it. This can be changed through education, a shift in behavior, and spreading awareness. Photo Credit: Pexels Toxic diet cultures are one of the main causes of eating disorders. At The Ren
Hedda Jarhall
Mar 3, 20253 min read


Florida Panhandle faces unexpected snowstorm
On January 21, North Florida received 9.8 inches of snow, shocking many of its residents and students at Florida State University. While...
Avenlea Medina
Feb 15, 20252 min read


Los Angeles fires gain national attention
Seven devastating wildfires impacted San Diego County and the Los Angeles metropolitan area between January 7 and January 31. At least...
Hannah Tichenor
Feb 15, 20252 min read


Florida panthers need protection, experts say
In the past decade, the number of panthers in Florida has grown, but despite the increase, the species continues to struggle for survival...
Hedda Jarhall
Feb 13, 20253 min read


As federal support falls short, Florida struggles with rising sea levels
“Four feet of sea level rise will create havoc and disaster in Florida and around the planet,” said Gary Griggs, a professor of earth and...
Hedda Jarhall
Dec 4, 20245 min read


Fort Myers Family Reflects on the Impacts of Hurricane Ian
When Hurricane Ian made landfall on South Florida’s West Coast in 2019, it caused widespread destruction. The hurricane’s devastation was...
Hedda Jarhall
Dec 4, 20245 min read


Remembering the Storm of ‘28
The Storm of ‘28 was a hurricane that devastated South Florida and led to 16 billion dollars in property damage and the passing of two to...
Kyla Ann Faircloth
Nov 19, 20242 min read


Opinion: The beach is our favorite trash can
Many Floridians would prefer the trash stay in the dumpsters and not in their ocean. Photo Credit: Ashley Smith For residents of South...
Ashley Smith
Sep 25, 20243 min read


The role of wastewater treatment in people’s health
Every day each person in Florida generates about 100 gallons of domestic wastewater. According to the Florida Department of Environmental...
Hedda Jarhall
May 2, 20243 min read


Israel versus Hamas: a censored war
When it comes to uniting factors between political parties in the U.S., there may be few that come to mind, especially on social media....
Grace Mackey
Apr 27, 20246 min read
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