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Fort Lauderdale flooding leads to gas shortage

Fort Lauderdale flooding leads to gas shortage

Story by: Grace Dellago, Staffer May 3, 2023

Fort Lauderdale was hit with excessive rainfall causing flooding throughout the area beginning on April 12. The flooding harmed critical infrastructure and has led to gas shortages in the Town of Jupiter...

Gov Desantis Signs Gun Law

Gov Desantis Signs Gun Law

Story by: Georgia Simon, Op-Ed Editor May 2, 2023

Ron Desantis, Republican Gov. of Fla., signed a new gun bill into law on Mon. April 3, allowing Floridians to carry a concealed weapon without a permit. This new law will become effective on July 1. “While...

Floridas new sex education bill

Florida’s new sex education bill

Story by: Payton Gottlieb, Op-Ed Editor April 13, 2023

A new education bill, House Bill 1069, was filed in Florida’s House of Representative Chamber on Feb. 22. This bill addresses different aspects of sex education and what is allowed to be taught to students...

US1 bridge under construction

US 1 Bridge closure brings increased traffic

Story by: Addison Gload, Staffer March 15, 2023

The U.S. 1 Bridge, which passes over the Jupiter Intracoastal Waterway and leads to Alternate A1A road, closed completely on March 13 and will be undergoing construction until early 2026, for a replacement...

Earthquake along the Turkey and Syria boarder.

Turkey and Syria suffer earthquake disasters

Story by: Ruby Monteith, Features Editor March 14, 2023

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake occurred in southern Turkey and along the border of northern Syria, marking the most devastating earthquake to hit Turkey in more than 20 years, on Feb. 6, 2023. Nine hours later,...

Student picks out her classes for the next school year

New Jupiter High courses for 2023-24 school year

Story by: Elizabeth Dinow, News Editor February 21, 2023

Jupiter High has introduced a variety of new courses for students to take in the 2023-24 school year; they are currently available for selection on the course selection sheet. Students will meet with their...

A Jupiter High student wears MSU merch in support of the student body

Michigan State University Shooting

Story by: Georgia Simon, Op-Ed Editor February 20, 2023

A gunman killed three students and injured five at Michigan State University East Lansing Campus, on Mon. Feb. 13. The gunman opened fire in two different campus locations: Berkey Hall and the Student...

U.S. Navy collects fallen Chinese surveillance balloon.

Chinese surveillance balloon shot down

Story by: Grace Dellago, Staffer February 17, 2023

A Chinese surveillance balloon was shot down by a U.S. Air Force fighter off the coast of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, after crossing a U.S. military site on Feb. 4. Chinese officials responded saying...

Graphic depicts abortion protests in light of the Roe v. Wades decision 50th anniversary.

Roe v. Wade’s 50th Anniversary: protests and reminiscence

Story by: Georgia Simon, Op-Ed Editor February 9, 2023

In January 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Roe v. Wade federally legalized abortion for all women in the United States. The landmark decision celebrated its 50th anniversary in January 2023;...

Harlande Lamour and Alaila Ferguson, leaders of the BSU club, are informing the member on the recent rejection of the AP African American Studies course.

Florida rejects AP African American Studies Course

Story by: Olivia Gilbert, Beat Executive, A&E and School News Editor February 7, 2023

On Jan. 20, Florida’s Department of Education rejected an interdisciplinary Advanced Placement course on African American studies due to claims of the class following a political agenda and violating...

Division over House of Representatives Speaker

Division over House of Representatives Speaker

Story by: Ruby Monteith, Beat Executive and Features Editor January 17, 2023

Members of the House of Representatives were divided on who to elect as House Speaker in the first week of Jan. 2023. Nancy Pelosi, former House speaker, announced her withdrawal from the position on Nov....

Jupiter students attend annual Tequesta Fest

Jupiter students attend annual Tequesta Fest

Story by: Elizabeth Dinow, News Editor January 13, 2023

Tequesta held their annual festival, “Tequesta Fest,” on Jan. 7, in Paradise Park. Tequesta residents are welcomed to attend for free, while non-residents pay a $20 fee for the event.  This year...

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