In the local world of education and politics, there are few figures as influential and inspiring as Dorothy “Dot” Iman-Johnson. From her humble beginnings growing up in Birmingham, Alabama, during the civil rights movement to becoming the first Black woman to serve as mayor of Tallahassee, serving two terms, being […]

Due to the sensitivity of the topic at hand, all students quoted in this article have asked to remain anonymous Last week, disappointment filled Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (FAMU COPPS) as only seven out of 80 pharmacy students passed their exit exams. This low pass […]

Family Dollar, a discount chain that caters to low-income customers, has announced that it is closing a number of its stores — including at least one in Tallahassee. Dollar Tree repurchased Family Dollar in 2015 for $8.5 billion. It announced last month that it would start closing locations. There are […]

There was a community meeting Tuesday at the Old West Florida Enrichment Center where city and county commissioners  were asked questions about affordable housing. Residents wanted to know about what steps their elected officials are taking to help with affordable housing.   Brianna Terry recently moved back to Tallahassee after […]

After uncertainty and delays, the much-anticipated election for a new queen has finally taken place.  The FAMU community has been eagerly awaiting the election’s outcome and finally got the results after three students — Kailyn Thompson, Anissa Carby and Nevoy Shepherd — campaigned to be Miss Florida A&M University.  On […]

Despite Monday’s senate meeting being delayed for over an hour, it was efficient. The meeting answered many questions about the procedures for the upcoming elections for the next academic year. One of the topics at the top of the agenda was the upcoming senate elections.  President Mondelus vetoed a bill […]

In the midst of the United States’ frozen housing market, President Joe Biden recently unveiled a $258 billion housing proposal that will mark a significant stride toward addressing the pressing issue of affordable housing. With soaring prices and declining availability, the American housing market has become increasingly inaccessible to many, […]

Living in a place where the nickname is the Sunshine State, Florida residents should know that skin cancer screenings are a top priority. Recognizing the importance of early detection and prevention, House Bill 241 has emerged as a pivotal step toward ensuring comprehensive coverage for such screenings across the state. […]

On Monday, following a two day trial, a Leon County jury found Calvin Riley, Sr. guilty of driving under the influence. Riley was sentenced to 10 days in jail and six months of probation.  Last week, a video snippet of police body cam footage from the traffic stop that led […]

Curiosity arises regarding the efficacy of the education curriculum in Florida as April brings in National Autism Awareness Month. According to a report by the Florida Department of Education, only 30% of students in the state with learning disabilities are reading at grade level by the end of third grade, […]