Over the course of four years, Miami native Michael Zimmer spent dozens of hours underwater filming a team of scientists as they meticulously removed samples of healthy corals from the reefs within Dry Tortugas National Park. The mission was to transfer the corals to laboratory tanks where they could be genetically studied and allowed to spawn and grow, and ultimately replaced back into the reef system in the future.

From February 7-9 of this year, Zimmer premiered the fruits of his labor: a documentary entitled Noah’s Ark: A Coral Rescue First about the ongoing scientific project at Canada’s Travel Beyond Film Festival.....Read More

Charles W. Flanagan High School sophomore Jacob Thomas, a speedy receiver for the Falcons, has committed to play football for the University of Pittsburg, informally known as Pitt. 

Thomas, a player with explosive speed (clocking 10.71 in the 100-meter sprint) and superb catching ability, made a verbal commitment to Pitt Head Coach Pat Narduzzi on March 1st. He is the first player to commit to Pitt’s 2027 recruiting class, and he did it before he even saw the campus. ....Read More

Tax season is here, and for many, the anticipation of receiving a tax refund can provide a much-needed financial boost. In 2024, the IRS issued over $245 billion in refunds to more than 86 million people.

Whether you are planning to save, pay off debt, or splurge on yourself, your tax refund can be an opportunity to set yourself up for a more secure financial future. However, if you lack a clear plan for your refund, it is easy to let the extra money slip through your fingers.

According to a recent survey by.......Read More