Story by: Nevin Jeacoma Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America. Tennis courts around the world are starting to transition to accommodate the growing population of the sport. But did you know that there is a professional side of Pickleball.  Austin Tchikatilov is amongst many people that play on the professional tour circuit.   The… Read more

Story by: Riley Platt When many hear of school clubs, their minds often go to after-school activities, such as glee or even theater. Step on a college campus, though, and these clubs become a lot more in depth.  Collegiate clubs are filled with bureaucracy and fueled by funding. This is particularly seen best with sports… Read more

Story by: Johnathan White To avoid an increase in football related injuries, safety precautions become more and more in depth each season. Taking care of your body as an active football player includes a good stretching routine before and after practicing.  Players’ bodies break down over time and lack of stretching vital body parts adds… Read more

Story by: Kaitlin Ward The Caffeinated Cat is the first and only Cat Café located in Jacksonville Beach.  The café is a cat rescue where patrons can enjoy a cup of coffee while playing with cats. It was designed to pay for the cats’ needs and help find them their forever homes.   The Café started… Read more

Story by: Samantha Stephenson Looking for a new coffee spot? A trip to Palatka Coffee Company is the ideal way to unwind, meet up with friends, or even work on your schoolwork. It is a family-owned and operated business. In February 2020, Aashton Hodge opened a coffee shop with his wife Lindsey after owning Tangles… Read more

Story by: Giana Mercado Alex Heart, also known as Countess Alyx in the cosplay community, got involved in the costume world through her passion for theatre. Growing up, Heart wanted to be on Broadway, however, she fell back into an art form just as inspiring and fun.  Cosplay stands for costume play and is a… Read more