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Jay Reddick

Jay Reddick is the Viewpoints Editor at the Sentinel, soliciting and editing guest columns and letters for the Opinion section and serving on the editorial board. He is also the combat sports reporter covering pro wrestling and mixed martial arts. He is a North Carolina native and proud Wake Forest University alumnus.

Nick Anderson smile toon for 8/15

August 13, 2024 at 1:02 p.m.

Nick Anderson smile toon for 8/15

The Florida Department of Corrections' aging infrastructure poses a severe threat to the safety and well-being of staff and those who are incarcerated.

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Commentary: Legislature must fund Florida prison repair

August 6, 2024 at 5:31 a.m.

The Florida Department of Corrections' aging infrastructure poses a severe threat to the safety and well-being of staff and those who are incarcerated.

Nia Jax was born in Australia and grew up in Honolulu and California but has been tied to Orlando for a decade, since she began training at the WWE Performance Center in 2014. (Courtesy of WWE)

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WWE powerhouse Nia Jax is a Central Florida farm owner

August 1, 2024 at 5:01 p.m.

Nia Jax, who has lived and trained in Orlando for 10 years, loves the outdoors. WWE Smackdown invades Kia Center on Aug. 16.

The 20-year veteran Japanese star, who wrestles for MLW on Friday in St. Petersburg for MLW, said being at ringside for an iconic 2003 match was the moment he knew wrestling was his life's work.

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KENTA’s path to pro wrestling glory started young

July 12, 2024 at 9:23 a.m.

The 20-year veteran Japanese star, who wrestles for MLW on Friday in St. Petersburg for MLW, said being at ringside for an iconic 2003 match was the moment he knew...

Gabbi Tuft takes to the ring June 25 in Irvine, Calif., for her first match since coming out publicly as a transgender woman. (Courtesy of Gabbi Tuft)

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Transgender wrestler Gabbi Tuft’s return to the ring was ‘flawless’

July 12, 2024 at 7:42 p.m.

Once famous as WWE's Tyler Reks, Gabbi Tuft wrestled last month in California, her first match since coming out as a transgender woman.

Years after wrestling as Tyler Reks in WWE and transitioning, Gabbi Tuft is plotting a return to the wrestling business soon.

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Transgender wrestler Gabbi Tuft, once WWE’s Tyler Reks, is ready for her closeup again

June 21, 2024 at 1:37 a.m.

Years after wrestling as Tyler Reks in WWE and transitioning, Gabbi Tuft is plotting a return to the wrestling business soon.

Impa Kasanganay, in between Harvard MBA classes, will compete for the Professional Fighters League on ESPN this Friday.

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Fort Lauderdale MMA fighter chasing Harvard business degree

June 19, 2024 at 7:15 p.m.

Impa Kasanganay, in between Harvard MBA classes, will compete for the Professional Fighters League on ESPN this Friday.

At the most recent Miami marathon, 26 individuals had to be transported to local hospitals for medical attention, likely exacerbated by the high humidity that day. Athletes deal with extreme heat on a regular basis -- here are some of their tips for beating it.

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Commentary: Extreme heat poses life-threatening risks to athletes

June 19, 2024 at 11:12 a.m.

At the most recent Miami marathon, 26 individuals had to be transported to local hospitals for medical attention, likely exacerbated by the high humidity that day. Athletes deal with extreme...

Donald Trump won't be on the ballot, but columnist Steve Bousquet explains why the upcoming Aug. 20 primary election is still so important.

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Commentary: What happens when voting is not a primary concern

June 13, 2024 at 12:28 p.m.

Donald Trump won't be on the ballot, but columnist Steve Bousquet explains why the upcoming Aug. 20 primary election is still so important.

The no-accountability voucher for private education program is more proof that an over-educated radical governor and a reckless Legislature have mostly ignored a constitutional mandate and purposefully turned public education on its head.

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Letters: Vouchers decimate public schools | Florida abortion limit will chase doctors | Biden hiding decline

May 20, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

The no-accountability voucher for private education program is more proof that an over-educated radical governor and a reckless Legislature have mostly ignored a constitutional mandate and purposefully turned public education...

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