“So my 9-year-old son, Tate, convinced my 11-year-old-son, Brady, to put me on his fantasy team today, I didn’t even know Brady played fantasy football. I guess it was a good decison.”-Ryan Fitzpatrick Tates faith in his fathers ability to play some good football was not displaced last sunday when Ryan Fitzpatrick had the staduim…
Californian Couple’s Dark Past Catching Up to Them
Grant Robicheaux was an orthopedic surgeon who lived in Newport Beach, California. He starred on the TV network Bravo’s brief lasting show called “Online Dating Rituals of the American Male” in 2014. On his first date with one of the women, she showed disinterest in him suggesting that “there might be some dark skeletons in…
A Shocking Win for Cleveland
What does Obama’s presidency, Fetty Wap being relevant, and the release of the iPhone 6 all have in common? They were all a thing the last time the Cleveland Browns won a game. Well, that is until now. Thursday, September 20th, the Browns ended the 635-day winless streak versus the New York Jets. Thursday night…
FDA to Regulate Teen Vaping
After realizing how many teens and underage individuals use electronic cigarette products, the U.S. Government has signaled that it is prepared to take a tougher stance on this issue in order to stop this problem. Many vaping companies offer fruit flavored items, which appeal to teenagers. The Food and Drug Administration told five major e-cigarette…
Claire Wineland, Youtuber and Cystic Fibrosis Activist Dies At Age 21
For all of her life, Claire Wineland had lived with Cystic Fibrosis, which is a hereditary and terminal disease that affects the body’s lungs and digestive system. However, Claire made a choice not to wallow in the sadness of her illness, but instead to share the details of her life through social media platforms. Wineland…
Drive Slower or Get Pulled Over
This week, Palmetto has been slower than usual and that’s not a joke. Palmetto High School has partnered up with the Palmetto Police Department in hopes of making the roads around the Palmetto community safer. Starting on Monday, August 27th, the PPD began handing out traffic citations for speeding down 10th street right out of…
Sign Ban for Friday Night Lights
Last week was rivalry week as our Palmetto Tigers faced the Manatee Hurricanes. It was arguably the biggest week for both teams, and apparently both crowds too. Knowing that we have a long history among each other, our administrators took charge of a potentially threatening sign war among the student sections. Both the high schools’…
Saying Hello to the New Town: Miracle Whip, Florida
The small town of Mayo, Florida, with a resident count of only about 1,500 people has partnered with the Miracle Whip brand for an entertaining marketing strategy. The town changed their name to Miracle Whip in order to bring attention to the location and the Kraft Heinz dressing product. “We aren’t going to be boring…
Maria Ruhl Wins 12th Judicial Circuit Court Judge Election
Maria Ruhl, a local attorney in Bradenton, has won the election for judge of the 12th Judicial Circuit Court against current sitting Judge Brian Iten, who was appointed to his position in December of 2015 by Governor Rick Scott. Ruhl is the first to run against a sitting 12th Judicial Circuit Court judge in 12…
Justify the 13th Triple Crown Winner
The 150th Belmont Stake Race was one of records. Justify, a three year old chestnut American Thoroughbred has officially become the second, completely undefeated horse to win the prestige title of Triple Crown Winner(second to Seattle Slew in 1977) under the hall of fame jockey or rider, Mike Smith. Previously only 12 other horses have won the…