Southern California saw a mix of relief and trouble during Christmas. Heavy rain finally eased up, but the ground is still soaked. This means flooding and mudslides could still happen, especially in areas burned by recent fires. The mayor of Los Angeles declared a state of emergency. A flood watch
Florida is famous for its theme parks and beaches, but it also has a lot of protected areas. About 67% of southern Florida is covered by national and state parks. That's around 3. 5 million acres of land and water south of Lake Okeechobee. Most people don't realize this when they visit Orlando or th
Southern California faced an unexpected challenge this Christmas Eve. A powerful winter storm hit the region, causing flash floods and debris flows. This led to road closures and forced evacuations in parts of Los Angeles. The storm was part of a larger weather system that was expected to bring rec
Florida's Catholic bishops have a request for President Trump. They want him to take a break from immigration enforcement until after the Christmas holidays. They believe this would show kindness to families affected by these actions. The bishops sent a letter on Monday. It was addressed to both Pr
Southern California is in for a stormy Christmas week. A powerful weather system, known as the Pineapple Express, is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds. This could lead to mudslides, fallen trees, and flooding in homes and on freeways. The worst of the storm is expected from Tuesday to T
Southern University is making waves with a new addition to their coaching staff. Marshall Faulk, the head coach, is bringing in Ken Merchant to lead the offense. This move comes after a recent board meeting where Faulk mentioned Kyle Caskey from UL would be the offensive coordinator. But plans chang
Florida's political landscape is changing fast. Governor Ron DeSantis is making waves as he runs for president. His recent moves in the state legislature are shaping Florida's future. But what does this mean for students and journalists? Student journalists are also making their mark. The Alligator
Southern Boone County R-I School District is considering a big change. They might switch to a four-day school week. This could start in the 2026-27 school year. On the days they do go to school, classes would run longer. School would start at 7:50 a. m. and end at 3:25 p. m. from Tuesday to Friday.
Florida is making waves by considering changes to its school vaccine rules. The state's top health official, Joseph Ladapo, is leading this charge. He's known for questioning the science behind vaccines and COVID-19 safety measures. This has drawn a lot of criticism from medical experts. The propos
Florida is making a big move against Roblox. They say the game lets adults pretend to be kids. This makes it easy for them to talk to real children. The state claims Roblox is not doing enough to stop this. Investigators made fake accounts for kids aged 7, 8, and 10. They found these accounts could
