Kaia Wright
Jacksonville Today intern Kaia Wright is a senior at Flagler College, where she studies digital media and journalism and minors in public relations. A Florida native, she also reports for her college paper, The Gargoyle, where she focuses on topics such as race, addiction and politics in St. Augustine. In her free time, she loves to explore nature, pick up new craft skills and shop.
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A conceptual image shows how Wolf & Cub will look at the Phoenix Arts & Innovation District | Wolf and Cub
July 17, 2025

Popular Wolf and Cub to reopen in Phoenix arts district

The boutique closed Downtown in February, but it plans to reopen in Springfield late this year.…

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A volunteer sorts produce in Epic-Cure's St. Augustine warehouse | Kaia Wright, Jacksonville Today
July 15, 2025

First Coast food bank loses 3 workers after federal cuts

Epic-Cure had just hired three seniors to teach them workforce skills. Three days later, their jobs were cut.…

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Passport Sweets, an international candy store located at 100 St. George street in St. Augustine Fla. | Kaia Wright, Jacksonville Today
July 8, 2025

Sweet treats may be harder to find – and more expensive

Local chocolatiers and candy shops are seeing steady price increase caused by high demand and low global cocoa yields.…

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Willy Cooper Sr. and Lisa Lewis at the Pinehurst and San Sebastián cemeteries | Kaia Wright, Jacksonville Today
June 24, 2025

More than 90 unmarked graves ID’d in St. Augustine cemeteries, thanks to state grant

The West Augustine Improvement Association is using state funds to locate unmarked graves in the historic San Sebastian and Pinehurst…

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The St. Johns County School Board Auditorium before a public hearing Tuesday, June 17, 2025 | Kaia Wright, Jacksonville Today
June 18, 2025

Three more books removed from St. Johns middle schools

After lobbying from two community members, the School Board restricted the books to older students.…

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Data: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. | Chart: Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today
June 13, 2025

NUMBER OF THE WEEK | St. Johns’ high rate of boating accidents

Florida loves its boating, with more than 1 million seaworthy vessels registered in just the last year. At the same…

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Historic Hastings High School is located at 6195 S.W. Main St. | St. Johns County School District
June 11, 2025

Old Hastings High to soon become First Coast Technical College campus 

Originally built in 1924, Hastings High School is on the National Register of Historic Places.…