https://gabriellascozzafava.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Gabriella ScozzafavaenThu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.hercampus.com/school/ucf/miley-cyrus-revisits-hannah-montana-with-20th-anniversary-special/Hannah Montana is back for its 20th anniversary special. Disney+ announced on Feb. 17 that Miley Cyrus will revisit the iconic blonde wig, fan-beloved songs, and more from the Emmy-nominated series when it premieres on Mar. 24, the show’s original premiere date.The special will feature an interview with Cyrus and Call Her Daddy podcast host Alexandra Cooper, conducted in front of a live audience, according to a press release from Disney+. The two will discuss the creation of the Montana characte...Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.hercampus.com/school/ucf/miley-cyrus-revisits-hannah-montana-with-20th-anniversary-special/https://www.mysanfordherald.com/article/2689,lake-mary-city-commission-s-feb-5-meetingBy Gabriella ScozzafavaHerald Intern The Lake Mary City Commission listened to citizen concerns, approved city actions, and heard updates from staff during its meeting on Feb. 5.Community Development Director Sabreena Colbert and City Manager Kevin Smith recognized planner Sydney Boswell as the city employee of the fourth quarter for her efforts in downtown planning initiatives. Boswell thanked the city and her team for their acknowledgement.President and coach of Lake Mary Little League, Jonath...Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.mysanfordherald.com/article/2689,lake-mary-city-commission-s-feb-5-meetinghttps://www.hercampus.com/school/ucf/dancing-with-the-stars-announces-first-ever-fan-convention/Dancing with the Stars cast members appeared on Good Morning America to announce the show’s first-ever fan convention on Feb 10. The three-day event will take place this summer at the Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, California.The cast took over GMA, featuring a professional performance, Q&A session, and game segment. Most of the pro-dancer cast from the 2025 season of Dancing with the Stars was present for the announcement, as well as former pros Lindsay Arnold and Sasha Farber. Season 33 Mirro...Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.hercampus.com/school/ucf/dancing-with-the-stars-announces-first-ever-fan-convention/https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/culture/a-cappella-group-mixed-mode-advances-to-international-championship-semifinals/article_a850813f-e2a4-4d50-b676-bdb0432772b3.htmlSun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/culture/a-cappella-group-mixed-mode-advances-to-international-championship-semifinals/article_a850813f-e2a4-4d50-b676-bdb0432772b3.htmlhttps://www.mysanfordherald.com/article/2578,driver-stopped-by-altamonte-springs-police-for-remote-controlled-license-plate-coverBy Gabriella ScozzafavaHerald Intern A driver recently received a criminal citation and court date, after police found a remote-controlled license plate-obscuring device wired into their vehicle, Altamonte Springs Police said.Officers patrolling the Ronald Reagan Boulevard area discovered the device during a traffic stop on the driver after noticing an obscured license plate on the vehicle, police said.License plate-obscuring devices violate Florida Statute 320.262, which took effect Oct. 1, 202...Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.mysanfordherald.com/article/2578,driver-stopped-by-altamonte-springs-police-for-remote-controlled-license-plate-coverhttps://www.hercampus.com/school/ucf/ucf-earns-top-5-placement-at-uda-nationals/The UCF dance team earned fifth place at the Universal Dance Association College National Dance Championship for their hip-hop routine on Jan. 18. They were also jazz semifinalists for their routine to the song “Icon” by Jaden, choreographed by Paris Cavanagh.The Knights spent three days at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Kissimmee, competing in the D1A division, widely considered UDA’s most competitive. UDA hosts three main styles that dance teams can compete in: pom, jazz, and hip-hop...Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.hercampus.com/school/ucf/ucf-earns-top-5-placement-at-uda-nationals/https://www.cfpublic.org/2026-03-05/training-program-keeps-dogs-out-of-sheltersBehavior is the primary reason why dogs are returned to shelters and a top reason why dogs that are surrendered to shelters are euthanized, said Happy Trails Animal Rescue President Erin Swilley. That is why Swilley started a training program aimed at reducing these issues – and preventing dogs from returning to the shelter.Happy Trails Animal Rescue is a non-profit animal rescue group in Central Florida that also provides resources for pet owners in need. Through her rescue efforts, Swilley not...Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.cfpublic.org/2026-03-05/training-program-keeps-dogs-out-of-sheltershttps://www.hercampus.com/school/ucf/robert-irwin-wins-season-34-of-dancing-with-the-stars/Wildlife Conservationist Robert Irwin danced his way to the mirrorball title with his pro partner Witney Carson during the finale episode of Dancing with the Stars on Nov. 25.Irwin’s win upholds a family legacy as his sister, Bindi Irwin, won the ballroom dance competition a decade ago with her partner, now a judge on the show, Derek Hough. “My sister said it best, thank you for changing my life,” Irwin said after being awarded the mirrorball trophy.For Carson, this marked her second mirrorball,...Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.hercampus.com/school/ucf/robert-irwin-wins-season-34-of-dancing-with-the-stars/https://www.hercampus.com/school/ucf/starbucks-bearista-cup-craze/Customer anticipation for the holiday-themed beverages at Starbucks came second this year to a new merchandise item: the “Bearista” cup. Many customers were disappointed on Nov. 6 when the cup quickly sold out on its release day, the same day as the holiday menu launch.The 20-ounce bear-shaped glass, priced at $29.95 in the U.S., has a green lid that resembles a beanie and a green and white striped straw. While the coffee chain has sold animal-inspired merchandise in the past, the three-dimensio...Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.hercampus.com/school/ucf/starbucks-bearista-cup-craze/https://www.hercampus.com/school/ucf/drakes-defamation-lawsuit-over-not-like-us-song-dismissed/Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s rap feud turned legal drama may finally be coming to an end. A federal judge dismissed Drake’s defamation lawsuit over Lamar’s hit song, “Not Like Us,” on Oct. 9, according to a USA Today report.The lawsuit was not directed toward Lamar. Instead, Drake filed the lawsuit against Universal Music Group, his longtime record label for more than ten years, in January, according to Drake’s court complaint. The complaint stated that UMG promoted Lamar’s song, containing defama...Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.hercampus.com/school/ucf/drakes-defamation-lawsuit-over-not-like-us-song-dismissed/https://www.hercampus.com/school/ucf/ftc-sues-ticketmaster-for-illegal-sale-practices/The Federal Trade Commission, along with the attorneys general of Florida, Nebraska, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Illinois, and Colorado, sued Ticketmaster and Live Nation for several illegal ticket sale practices on Sept. 18, according to a press release from the FTC.Most concert-goers and live event attendees buy tickets from Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation, since Ticketmaster controls approximately 80% of the primary ticketing for major venues, according to the FTC.The FTC stat...Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.hercampus.com/school/ucf/ftc-sues-ticketmaster-for-illegal-sale-practices/https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/sports/knight-runners-at-ucf-prepare-for-upcoming-regional-competition-in-tennessee/article_145145f6-919a-11ef-91b2-0f0bc2cad6b8.htmlFri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://www.nicholsonstudentmedia.com/sports/knight-runners-at-ucf-prepare-for-upcoming-regional-competition-in-tennessee/article_145145f6-919a-11ef-91b2-0f0bc2cad6b8.html