Producer
First Person
Jessika Ward asks herself how the world sees her—and is surprised to find answers at The Ringling’s “Being Seen” exhibit.
07/08/2020 By Jessika Ward
Black Lives Matter
The group now has more than 10,500 members.
06/10/2020 By Jessika Ward
Troubled Times
A chorus of voices speaks out about racism, justice and our future.
06/02/2020 By Susan Burns, Megan McDonald, Heather Dunhill, Kay Kipling, Jessika Ward, and Cooper Levey-Baker
Signal boost
The School District of Manatee County has converted 25 of its buses into Wi-Fi hotspots that park at community centers and churches.
05/21/2020 By Jessika Ward
We Tried It
The fun, approachable kickboxing studio recently opened in the Rosemary District.
03/12/2020 By Jessika Ward
Killroy Was Here
"I’m in my environment when I’m around kids who want to make a movie," Smith said Monday. "I was once that kid."
02/25/2020 By Jessika Ward
