When students at Florida State University noticed unfamiliar figures in tactical vests walking through campus, the initial reaction was confusion. As word spread that the individuals were agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), that confusion turned into concern. Reports on ICE officers spotted near FSU classrooms last week […]

President Donald Trump’s administration has enacted a sweeping pause on federal loans and grants, freezing billions of dollars in financial assistance as of Tuesday, January 28, 2025.  The directive, detailed in a memorandum from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), mandates that federal agencies temporarily halt the disbursement of […]

Reports of water-contaminated fuel have left Tallahassee drivers with broken-down vehicles and costly repairs, prompting action from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).  Two local gas stations, the Circle K on Thomasville Road and Gate in Southwood, were shut down in December 2024 following multiple complaints.  Carol […]

Tony Todd, best known for his chilling role in the horror film, “Candyman” has died, he was 69. His powerful voice, imposing presence, and exceptional talent left an indelible mark on the horror genre and Hollywood at large. Born on December 4, 1954, in Washington, D.C., Todd pursued acting with […]

Ashanti Smith, a 22-year-old student at Florida A&M University, died n a fatal car crash on Sept. 29. A native of Fort Lauderdale, Smith majored in criminal justice and was deeply involved in campus life. She served as the president of Ladies of Torque, where she inspired her peers with […]

The recent death of Amber Nicole, a 28-year-old Georgia woman, has ignited a firestorm of controversy surrounding restrictive abortion laws, casting a long shadow over Florida’s six-week ban.  A recent ProPublica investigation has reignited Florida’s abortion debate, bringing renewed attention to the 2022 death of Amber Nicole in Georgia. The […]

Leon County schools are facing a surge in weapon related incidents and threats, mirroring a troubling national trend that has left parents and officials on edge. Since the start of the school year, Leon County has seen multiple arrests of students for bringing loaded firearms to campus. The district has […]

Voter turnout at Florida A&M University’s on-campus precinct has declined since the 2022 primary election, raising concerns about student engagement in the electoral process.  The FAMU Student Union precinct saw 1,326 voters in the most recent election, down from 1,577 in the 2022 primary, according to official precinct data. This […]