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Ron DeSantis signs bill prohibiting social media use under the age of 14

Ron DeSantis signs bill prohibiting social media use under the age of 14

Story by: Val Boscarino, Staffer April 16, 2024

Fla. Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 3, known as the “Online Protection for Minors,” on Mar. 25 prohibiting children under the age of 14 from becoming social media account holders. DeSantis’...

Left: Ruth Bryan Owens 
Right: Marjory Stoneman Douglas

Women’s History Month: Floridan Female Pioneers

Story by: Mackenzie Shultz, Staffer March 28, 2024

March marks the annual celebration of Women’s History Month. March was institutionalized into an honorable month for women in 1987 after being started in Calif. where it was originally just Women’s...

Jupiter hosts annual Irish Fest

Jupiter hosts annual Irish Fest

Story by: Shayna Lagos, Staffer March 15, 2024

Jupiter Irish Fest returned for its annual celebration on Saturday, March 9 and Sunday, March 10, celebrating Irish traditions as St. Patrick’s Day approaches.  This year, the event ran from...

Ryann Weinstein, freshman, films TikToks with limited access to sounds.

TikTok removes UMG sounds from all videos

Story by: Val Boscarino, Staffer March 14, 2024

TikTok, the popular social media platform, removed all Universal Music Group (UMG) sounds due to the expiration of their content release license without renewal agreements and failure to negotiate a new...

Two arrested in wake of Gardens Mall shooting

Two arrested in wake of Gardens Mall shooting

Story by: Addison Gload, Media Manager and School News Editor March 1, 2024

A shooting occurred at the Palm Beach Gardens Mall on Wed., Feb. 14th, leading to panic and confusion among observers and their families. Reports of possible shots near the west end of the mall were...

2024 presidential election overview

2024 presidential election overview

Story by: Georgia Simon, Managing Editor, News Editor January 31, 2024

The Iowa caucus officially kicked off the start of the 2024 election season, on Jan. 15. Republicans raced to their local voting outlets with hopes of finding the next nominee representing the GOP this...

The Ferris wheel is a fan favorite attraction at the fair every year.

The South Florida Fair returns

Story by: Shayna Lagos, Staffer January 25, 2024

The 2024 South Florida Fair, an annual event held in West Palm Beach, gathers Jupiter High students as they attend for pleasure, volunteering, working and displaying their art. Themed “Dive Into The...

Pictured is the Harbourside fountain following the incident.

Jupiter alumni electrocuted at Harbourside Place

Story by: Addison Gload, Media Manager, School News Editor November 28, 2023

Nate Davenport, 45-year-old father of four, was electrocuted in a fountain at Harbourside Place in Jupiter, Fla., on Oct. 22.  At 3:29 pm, surveillance footage captures three kids playing near the...

Two firetrucks parked in the garage of Fire Station 16.

New Jupiter Fire Department coming in 2026

Story by: Georgia Simon, Managing and Breaking News Editor November 15, 2023

After 40 years of Palm Beach County services, Jupiter Town Council voted on the creation of a new fire department in August, giving the community control over the town's branch. The past deal ended...

2028 Summer Olympics introduces new sports

2028 Summer Olympics introduces new sports

Story by: Taylor Rountree, Staffer November 8, 2023

The Los Angeles 2028 (LA28), the Summer Olympics, proposed six new sports for the hope of attracting new fans, on Oct. 9. The sports were approved on Oct. 16, at the 141st International Olympic Committee...

Pictured is the The Russian tortoise, Testudo Horsfieldii, an endangered species.

21 species added to the extinction list

Story by: Shayna Lagos, Staffer November 2, 2023

21 species of animals including large mammals, birds and ocean life were officially listed as extinct, as they were removed from the endangered animals list and moved to the extinct list, on Oct.17.  The...

Adderall shortage spreads across America

Adderall shortage spreads across America

Story by: Ryann Weinstein, Staffer October 6, 2023

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a national Adderall shortage, in Oct. 2022 which has been negatively impacting millions of U.S. children and teens diagnosed with various forms of attention...

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