MELBOURNE — Three emancipated Black men—Peter Wright, Wright Brothers, and Bailum Allen—laid the foundations of Melbourne at Crane Creek after the Civil War. Historian Dr. Teri Jones and filmmaker Mark Spate Smith are working to bring their overlooked contributions to light through research, education, and film. After the war, the…

MELBOURNE — The Florida Tech Cricket Club, a diverse team composed of students from India, Pakistan, and the Caribbean, continues to grow as a hub for students passionate about the sport. In recent years, the club has made significant strides in its development, thanks to key figures like Venkata Satya…