The Florida Department of State awarded Florida A&M a historical marker for its hospital during the university’s annual Black History Convocation on Thursday. The marker honors the former hospital for its contributions to the state and to the African-American community. Joseph Webster, an alumnus who founded the only black-owned surgical […]
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City commission retreat informs residents
The Tallahassee city commission’s annual retreat on Thursday updated citizens about new and completed projects. Mayor John Marks and Tallahassee’s city commissioners gave presentations at the Public Safety Complex. The city commission showcased its accomplishments from 2013 with a video of the community and its finished construction projects, including reconstruction […]
Glendale residents to receive water system upgrades
The Glendale neighborhood can expect to see changes in their water system beginning in May. The City of Tallahassee Subdivision Utility department held a public meeting Tuesday concerning the Glendale neighborhood and replacing its sewer and water system. “We’re going to replace all water mains and water services throughout the entire […]
Mangum accepts contract from BOT
The Florida A&M president-select has accepted the amended contract from the board of trustees. The Board of Governors will decide whether to confirm Elmira Mangum’s appointment as FAMU’s next president at its next meeting on Feb. 20 in Tampa. “We are pleased that we have approved the terms of the presidential […]
New Miss FAMU to appear at Black History Convocation
A new Miss Florida A&M University will be seen at Thursday’s Black History Convocation. Nicole Bowden, a senior pre-physical therapy student from Tallahassee, was called upon Tuesday to complete the academic year as the 107th Miss FAMU. Bowden was a runner up for the title in last spring’s election. “While […]
Tallahassee to offer flights to Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale
Travel plans for students in Tallahassee just got easier. Florida Express Jet is set to launch with flights to Orlando and Fort Lauderdale from Tallahassee Regional Airport beginning March 20. Florida Express Jet will offer a student-friendly fare of $69 for a coach seat and $99 for a business class […]
Black Caucus to honor Civil Rights Act signing
The Florida Legislative Black Caucus will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act on Wednesday at the Florida Legislative Black Caucus Distinguished Lecture Series. Chicarla Pye, legislative aide to Rep. Allen Williams, said the event will honor the act. “The overall theme of the meeting […]
‘Our Town’ to return to Tallahassee
#8220;Our Town” is making its third stop in Tallahassee on Thursday. The initiative that seeks to turn old-fashioned meetings into 21st-century re-dos is coming back to Leon County. At this more interactive town hall meeting, residents will have a chance to sit down with city and county commissioners and discuss […]
Lawmakers discuss medical marijuana legislation
Rep. Joe Saunders, D-Orlando,and Sen. Jeff Clemens, D-Lake Worth, discussed legislation that would legalize the use of medical marijuana in Florida at their press conference Monday. House Bill 859, the Cathy Jordan Medical Cannabis Act, would allow Floridians with chronic health conditions to legally use cannabis for medicinal purposes. Twenty […]
City pool closes for renovations
Trousdell Aquatics Center closed its doors Friday to complete a three-week-long pool renovation. The pool will remain closed through March 1 while the city of Tallahassee’s Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs Department upgrades the amenities of the center, including replacement of three large pool filters, as well as repairing the […]