Marsha McIntyre-Lowe hosted a rally at the Capitol Thursday to demand justice for the victims of medical neglect within the Florida Department of Corrections. McIntyre-Lowe says her son is a victim of medical neglect causing him to suffer due to two misdiagnoses that led to unnecessary castration and severe brain […]
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Tallahassee City Commission set to apologize for slavery
The debate surrounding apologies for historical injustices is gaining momentum nationwide, and the Tallahassee City Commission is currently considering issuing a formal apology for the city’s historical involvement in racism and slavery. Tallahassee’s potential apology is particularly significant, given Florida’s complex history concerning slavery and racial inequality, and marks a […]
Senate revises bill that DeSantis vetoed
The Florida Senate passed a revised bill Monday to ban social media from minors after Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed similar legislation last Friday. Senate Bill 792, now a companion to House Bill 3, was filed in early February by Democratic Senator Shervin D. Jones of Miami Gardens. SB 792 enforces […]
Everglades protection hangs in the balance
The Everglades Protection Area legislation was sponsored by Sen. Alexis Calatayud, a Republican from Miami. She argues that comprehensive plans and amendments pertaining to certain lands located within two miles of the Everglades Protection Area must adhere to the state-coordinated review process instead of the expedited state review process. The […]
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Anna Eskamani a trailblazer in Florida politics
Florida state Representative Anna Eskamani began her political career in 2018, championing her position as the first Iranian-American elected to any public office in Florida when she flipped her legislative seat. Born and raised in Orlando, Eskamani’s upbringing was one of resilience and determination, shaped by the sacrifices of her […]
Cancer funding in Florida stalls
House Bill 7087, also known as the Cancer Funding, stands as a pivotal milestone in the ongoing battle against cancer in the state of Florida. Spearheaded by the Health & Human Services Committee and championed by Representative David Borrero, R-Miami, this legislation is poised to revolutionize cancer care and research, […]
Help is on the way for high school dropouts
Over the course of their lifetime, a typical high school dropout makes $200,000 less than a high school graduate and $800,000 less than a college graduate. About half of all inmates in the United States are dropouts. Compared to the overall population, a dropout’s suicide rate is noticeably higher. […]
Bill mandating computer science education comes up short
As Gov. Ron DeSantis aims to reform the state of Florida’s education system, this year’s legislative session is again awash with bills that want to deregulate and remake the state’s public school system. Senate Bill 1344, also known as Computer Science Education, proposed by Republican Senator Alexis Calatayud of Miami, […]
TCC approved for name change
The state’s lawmakers unanimously passed a proposition (SB 522) Tuesday that allows Tallahassee Community College to change its name to Tallahassee State College. The vast majority of Florida’s 28 state colleges no longer have “community” attached to their name. TCC is one of only two schools that still do. The […]