Tampa Calling | The History of Ybor City and the Florida Mob by Adam Scull In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Ybor City in Tampa, Florida, had a deep connection to the rise of the mafia, resulting in a rich historical background. The Cuban and Spanish immigrants who came to work in…
Florida Calling | Riding the Storms: The Start of Hurricane Season in Florida by Adam Scull
Florida Calling | Riding the Storm: The Start of Hurricane Season in Florida by Adam Scull When June 1st arrives in Florida, it signals the start of another period of intense tropical storms, reminding its residents of the power of the natural world on a yearly basis. The atmosphere seems heavier, the sky more…
The Orange Squeeze: Factors Behind the Rising Cost by Merrill Stern
The Farmer’s Market | The Orange Squeeze: Factors Behind the Rising Cost by Merrill Stern Both shoppers and farmers are feeling the pressure as the price of oranges has soared. Due to wild weather, diseases, and high demand, oranges have become even more precious. In response, producers are on a mission to discover fruits that…
The Casual Observer | Interview with Tarzan by Rob DeMarco
The Casual Observer | Interview with Tarzan by Rob DeMarco I was invited to interview Tarzan the Ape Man by his wife Jane at their tree house in an undisclosed location deep in the jungle. Tarzan and Jane were present and there was an audience of gorillas and chimpanzees in a nearby tree and a…
Get Smart: The Hilarious Spy Comedy by Adam Scull
Arts & Culture | Get Smart: The Hilarious Spy Comedy by Adam Scull In creating an unforgettable masterpiece, “Get Smart†combines comedy and espionage in its legendary television series. In the 1960s, this revolutionary series, created by the duo of Mel Brooks and Buck Henry, debuted amidst Cold War tensions. It gave a comedic and…
Investigating the Homeless Crisis in Tampa – Part 2 by Adam Scull
Tampa Calling | Investigating the Homeless Crisis in Tampa – Part 2 by Adam Scull The homeless situation within Tampa is alarming, with a figure of 57 individuals per 10,000 residents, surpassing the rest of the St. Petersburg metropolitan region. Approximately 16,000 individuals in Tampa are homeless, with a significant part being children. The numbers…
How Archie Bunker Changed TV-and America by Adam Scull
Arts & Culture | How Archie Bunker Changed TV-and America by Adam Scull CBS aired the premiere of the iconic show “All in the Family†in 1971, revolutionizing the TV landscape with its unique method of addressing societal concerns. Under the leadership of Norman Lear, it stood out by fearlessly addressing divisive issues such as…
The Armadillo Connection to Rising Leprosy Cases in Florida by Adam Scull
Health | The Armadillo Connection to Rising Leprosy Cases in Florida by Adam Scull The significant increase in leprosy cases in Brevard County, Florida has sparked public health concerns, as many diagnosed individuals haven’t visited areas where the disease is common. Intense investigations are underway to understand the local transmission mechanisms of this anomaly, with…
Protecting Press Freedom: The Case for a Federal Shield Law by Adam Scull
Arts & Culture | Protecting Press Freedom: The Case for a Federal Shield Law by Adam Scull By allowing journalists to safeguard their sources and unpublished content within a legal framework, shield laws play a crucial role in upholding journalistic integrity. This safeguard is essential for maintaining a free press, enabling reporters to freely gather…
Harnessing the Power of the latest GPT-4o by Adam Scull
Arts & Culture | Harnessing the Power of the latest GPT-4o by Adam Scull AI GPT-4o leads in technology, with advanced language processing, vision, and audio features for better user interactions and real-world applications. GPT-4o’s release is a significant leap forward in AI, surpassing GPT-5. The new version, GPT-4o, sets itself apart by being an…