After emphatically proclaiming five months ago that the COVID-19 vaccination would only be for those age 65 and older, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state of Florida have officially opened the vaccine up to those age 18 and older. Teenagers who are 16 and 17 may also receive […]
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Sustainable Tallahassee promotes community involvement
Leon County hosted their 8th Sustainability Summit this week. The theme this year focused on “Sustainability in Action.” Sustainable Tallahassee hosted a week filled with events featuring Beekeeping 101, Composting 101, a live cooking class, etc. via Zoom. The theme encourages attendees to take the information they have learned and […]
Longtime faculty member David Jackson leaving for NCCU
David Jackson Jr., bleeds orange and green. A graduate of Florida A&M University, Jackson has been an esteemed member of the faculty for more than two decades, moving up from history professor to associate provost for Graduate Education and dean of Graduate Studies. Which is why it caught many by […]
Is Florida under-counting COVID-19 deaths?
‘ The number of Floridians who have died from COVID-19 is approaching 34,000, according to the state of Florida, but a recent study by the American Journal of Public Health suggests that the number is actually much higher by thousands of cases. In April 2020, it became clear that Florida […]
Havana salutes hometown hero and FAMU legend Vernell Ross
HAVANA — The city of Havana, a small town in neighboring Gadsden County that sits just north of Tallahassee, held a building naming ceremony Saturday morning to honor Florida A&M University alum Vernell Ross, one of the most prominent and longest active serving advocates in the community. The Havana Police […]
New app will let public record TPD, other law enforcement
Tallahassee officials are preparing to release an app as an initiative to encourage safer interactions between law enforcement and the community. The app has been in development since last summer, following the social unrest across the nation in the aftermath of police killings, including three officer-involved fatal shootings of Black […]
COVID lawsuit protection bill signed into law
As the country gradually opens up the state of Florida has officially shed light on protection for Florida businesses and healthcare providers. As of March 29, Senate Bill 72 is officially effective. SB 72 is in place for civil liability for damages relating to COVID-19; specifying requirements for civil actions […]
Dorms return to double-occupancy in the fall
Make no mistake: Students are eager to get back to the “normal” college life. Florida A&M’s Office of University Housing is making that possible starting with the fall semester when it returns to double-occupancy rooms. In spring 2020, students who resided on campus had to move out of all residence […]
DeSantis sues to get cruise ships sailing again
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has one question for the U.S. government: “When are cruises sailing again?” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had shut down the cruise industry along with many other sectors of the economy almost a year ago at the start of the coronavirus outbreak. Now, with […]
Smoothie Tower opens near campus
Joe Morris is a 2013 Florida A&M University graduate who partnered with two young men who met at FSU eight years ago through the Progressive Black Men organization and are now community activists and business owners. Joshua DeGraff works in industrial engineering and process engineering. He says that alongside trying […]