More than 3,000 Leon County Schools students are moving back into classrooms in early November. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic schools all around the world shut down and switched to remote instruction. This forced parents to step in as teachers if they wanted their children to continue on to the next […]

Political newcomers Carolyn D. Cummings, a local attorney, and non-profit organizer Kelly Otte, will face off on Nov. 3 for the at-large seat on the Leon County Commission. They are vying to fill the position being vacated by Mary Ann Lindley, who decided to step down after two terms and […]

This election is being considered the most important election in recent years, however, there are other things on the ballot besides Trump and Biden. Along with the presidential candidates, there are six proposed constitutional amendments on Florida’s ticket that need a 60 percent approval rate to pass. Reading amendments can […]

The incomparable Marching 100 has done it again. Despite the coronavirus pandemic causing many universities to cancel their annual homecoming festivities, including FAMU, YouTube has invited the Marching 100 to participate in itsvirtual “HBCU Homecoming 2020: Meet Me On The Yard” show. Homecoming has a deep cultural significance at historically […]

The coronavirus pandemic has undoubtedly caused a great disruption in the lives of FAMU students. Despite the switch to remote learning, the university’s plan to reopen during the Fall 2020 semester involved the inclusion of a small number of in-person classes. The Florida Board of Governors in late summer approved […]

With the general election fast approaching, candidates for the Leon County superintendent recognize there are more issues that plague the school system than the challenges they’ve grown accustomed to. Three candidates: Pam Hightower, Rocky Hanna, and Keisha Washington are preparing for the possibility to serve the students, teachers, and parents […]

Dark clouds seemingly gathered on Florida A&M University’s horizon after the sudden announcement earlier this month regarding the cancellation of spring break. The unexpected news from the administration left many students questioning if classes will be entirely in-person next semester. In the midst of the controversy, FAMU held a town hall at 6 […]

City commissioners unanimously approved a motion to audit the Tallahassee Police Department’s use of force policy during Wednesday’s meeting. Also known as “General Order 60,” it was not expected to face opposition from the mayor or commissioners. The audit would include a review of TPD’s use of force policy and […]

FAMU has continued to provide coronavirus testing resources for students, faculty, staff and the Tallahassee community. The Bragg Stadium testing site has been operating since April 25, testing more than 50,000 people to date. Now FAMU is taking the initiative to go beyond that; the university has partnered with Thermo […]