Author: TheSunTribune Staff

The Florida Everglades are home to some of the world’s most impressive wildlife, and a recent photo of a giant alligator on a golf course in Sebring, FL is giving everyone a glimpse of that beauty. Rich Louty, the photographer who captured the image, captured the moment the massive alligator was gazing ominously at the photographer and shared it on his Facebook page. The alligator in the picture has been estimated to be nearly 14 feet in length and weighs around 1,043 pounds. Although there’s no official record for the longest alligator ever measured in Florida, this one certainly puts…

The Power of Self-Defense: Nashali Alma’s Story Nashali Alma’s story is a powerful example of how self-defense can be an effective tool in protecting yourself against an attacker. The 24-year-old bodybuilder was working out alone at a Florida gym when a man she recognized entered and tried to touch her. Alma fought back and, after a struggle, managed to escape the man’s grasp. Thanks to Alma’s courage and determination, she was able to fend off her attacker and get away. Her story is a reminder of the importance of being aware of your surroundings and being prepared to fight back…

As James Wiseman begins his new chapter with the Detroit Pistons, he has the support of one of his former Golden State Warriors teammates. After Wiseman’s debut with the Pistons, Draymond Green took to Instagram to send the 21-year-old a heartfelt and encouraging message. Green posted a screenshot of Wiseman’s stat line from his first game as a Piston, along with the caption “Young fella in the mitten, Go be a [star]. Reps, reps, reps.” It was a powerful message from Green, who understands how difficult it can be when transitioning to a new team. Wiseman put together an encouraging…

Child actor Austin Majors, best known for his seven-season stint as Theo Sipowicz on the hit show NYPD Blue, has passed away at the age of 27. Majors was found dead on Saturday in Los Angeles. His cause of death is unknown at this time pending further tests. Variety reports he had been living at a downtown Los Angeles facility for homeless individuals. Last week, he appeared in the Los Angeles Daily News when L.A. Mayor Karen Bass toured the facility. Majors was born in 1992 and began his acting career at the age of eight. He starred in the…

Traeshon Holden’s time at Oregon came to an abrupt end on Wednesday following his arrest in Eugene. Holden, a wide receiver who transferred to Oregon from Alabama earlier this offseason, was dismissed from the program following the arrest. According to online court records, Holden, 21, was hit with felony unlawful use of a weapon and coercion charges, as well as a misdemeanor charge for menacing. No details about what led to Holden’s arrest were immediately available. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning announced Holden’s dismissal in a statement. “We are aware of the incident involving Traeshon Holden, and he has been…

The XFL is preparing to bring back its unique kickoff rule when it begins its third installment of play on Saturday. This rule, which was first introduced in XFL 2.0 and has been praised as a major safety innovation, features 10 players from the kicking team and 10 players from the receiving team lined up five yards apart, with no one except the kicker and returner able to move until the returner has touched the ball, or the ball has been on the ground for three seconds. The benefit of this rule lies in its two-fold advantage: fewer injuries due…

As an English teacher living in Japan, I often find myself comparing the Japanese school system to the American high school system. Japanese schools are known for having a unique and strict approach to education, something that many Americans may find difficult to adjust to. Recently, American TikTok creator Hito Bito (@hito.bito) shared a video titled “Things about my school in Japan that could send Americans into a coma”, which highlighted the differences between the two school systems. According to Hito Bito, all students are required to change from outdoor to indoor shoes as soon as they enter the school.…

The Kansas City Chiefs made history in Super Bowl LVII when they defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35. Among the many things that contributed to the victory, one that stands out is the Chiefs’ ability to run the ball. This was a significant shift from the previous season, when the Chiefs struggled in this area. The Chiefs had a season-best 6.1 yards per carry in the Super Bowl, a major improvement over the previous season. This success was due in part to the outstanding work of the offensive line, led by All-Pro left tackle Eric Fisher. They opened up huge holes…

George Helow, the linebackers coach of the University of Michigan’s football program, has announced that he will depart the program after spending two seasons there. The decision to part ways was mutual, with both parties agreeing that it was time to pursue other opportunities. Helow joined the Wolverines in 2018, coming from the University of Maryland where he had served as an assistant defensive backs and linebackers coach. In his two years at Michigan, the team achieved a 17-9 record and a 9-7 record in Big Ten play. Helow has not yet announced his next move, but he has been…

The Dallas Mavericks were dealt a tough blow on Wednesday night as Kyrie Irving missed his first game since joining the team. The Mavs, who were already missing key players due to injuries, fell to the Denver Nuggets 118-109 in a game that was close until the fourth quarter. Luka Doncic did his best to carry the load for the Mavs, putting up 37 points in the losing effort. Meanwhile, the Nuggets were led by the stellar play of Nikola Jokic, who recorded his 21st triple-double of the season with 14 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists. Michael Porter Jr.…