One of Troy’s most notable international achievements occurred at the Skylon Tower in Niagara Falls, Ontario. (Photo via Troy Alston) In the world of endurance sports, few athletes possess the sheer vertical tenacity of Troy R. Alston. Recently, the Tampa Bay region celebrated a milestone as Alston was officially certified by Atlas World Records for his latest feat: achieving the most documented stair-climbing race victories within a single state or province. Between 2010 and

The Links Inc. was founded in 1946, is one of the nation's oldest and largest volunteer service organizations. Last year, the organization partnered with Miles College and donated essential items and food supplies to the campus student food pantry. The check was presented by Vanessa Falls, Southern Regional Director. ( Photos courtesy of Crystal Pruitt) Tampa will take center stage in 2027 as it welcomes one of the nation's premier gatherings of Black and brown professional w