The Everglades Coalition held its 3rd Annual Everglades Day on Tuesday, April 7, at the Old Capitol to raise awareness, get representatives to buy the land and save Florida’s drinking water. The rally took place at about 11:30 a.m., swarmed with supporters signing petitions to protect Florida’s land and water. […]
Author: Fredricka Williams
The HBCU Shuttle Bus Expands Routes
The HBCU shuttle bus, which recently was limited to very few destinations has now expanded its routes and is back and in full effect. This shuttle service is a quick and convenient way for HBCU students from Atlanta, GA all the way down to Miami,FL to get home with ease. […]
College of Agriculture and Food Sciences Hosts First Research Forum
Florida A&M University’s College of Agriculture and Food Sciences hosted their first research forum Tuesday. The forum took place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Perry-Paige auditorium displaying the schools research. The forum was an event dedicated to 125 years of the land grant celebration. There were guest […]
Florida Commission on the Status of Women Holds Annual Women’s Hall of Fame
The Florida Commission on the Status of Women held its annual Women’s Hall of Fame ceremony in the Capitol courtyard on March 24th at 6 p.m. The ceremony kicked off with a welcome from Yvonne Fry, Chair of the Florida Commission on the Status of Women. Following the welcome was […]
Capital City Youth Services Holds Third Annual Award Banquet
Capital City Youth Services (CCYS) held their third annual Tally Awards at The Moon Night Club Saturday. The event recognizes businesses in the Tallahassee community based on different categories including deli dining, pest control, and dentistry. Businesses were chosen through a voting system on Facebook that was open from September […]
Tallahassee’s 56th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
The City of Tallahassee’s Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs Department hosted the 56th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Myers Park. Children of all ages were invited to participate in the egg hunt to win prizes including backpacks, skateboards and coupons. “In each area there are 10 eggs that have a […]
The Civil Rights in the Sunshine State Exhibit Says Goodbye to Tallahassee
The Museum of Florida History celebrated one of its most popular temporary exhibits, Civil Rights in the Sunshine State, last Friday. The Civil Rights in the Sunshine State exhibit displayed artifacts, videos, and interactive elements detailing Florida’s rich history. Tours of the exhibit, refreshments, and a drawing for Civil Rights-themed […]
Local Organizations Collaborate for New Shelter
Today, shelter directors cut the ribbon to the new Comprehensive Emergency services center homeless shelter located on Pensacola Street. This larger facility will provide more space for those in need. Big Bend Homeless coalition, The City of Tallahassee, The Renaissance Center, The Shelter and others have partnered to create the […]
New Energy Effecient Homes Expected to Reduce Costs for the City.
Courtesy of Florida Green Building Two miles east of Capital Circle lies Southern Oaks, Leon County’s first and only sustainable residential community. The official groundbreaking took place on March 25. The newly built homes will be certified to meet the Green Building Standard’s strict criteria for energy-efficiency and sustainability. The […]
FAMU Orientation Leaders Make Record Breaking Wins at Regional Conference
The FAMU Office of New Student Orientation made history at the 2015 Southern Regional Orientation Workshop (SROW). This weekend, SROW was hosted at Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky, where over 30 institutions of higher learning were represented. “SROW stands for Southern Regional Orientation Workshop, which is a part of […]