Ricky Polston, a justice on the Florida Supreme Court, notified Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis last week in a letter that he will be stepping down from the state’s highest court. The resignation of Polston will take effect today, March 31. The resignation opens the door for DeSantis to choose a […]
Author: Christaria Barr | Staff writer
DeSantis takes on the College Board
Republican lawmakers in Florida, led by Governor Ron DeSantis, are looking into alternatives to the College Board’s AP courses and exams. The disagreement between DeSantis and the College Board began when the governor started voicing objections to a new advanced placement course on African-Americans studies had been introduced. The state’s […]
VIDEO: Governor wants tenured faculty to face reviews
Eggs for breakfast?
Eggs are delicious and protein-packed, making them a powerhouse for jump-starting your morning. This breakfast staple is nutritious enough to maintain body fuel throughout the day. Eggs are incredibly versatile, whether boiled, scrambled, or sunny-side-up, and the health benefits give the incentive to eat them more often. They contain heart-healthy […]
FAMU launches program for Black entrepreneurs
FAMU will be offering an advanced racial equity training program for Black entrepreneurs operating on campus and in the local community. A three-year partnership between Concept Creative Group and Blackstone Launchpad will enhance racial fairness in FAMU’s entrepreneurial environment through the creation of ‘Building Black Dynasties’. Starting on January 25, […]
Gillum’s PAC, Forward Florida, is disbanded
The political action committee Forward Florida, which supported Andrew Gillum’s 2018 campaign for governor of Florida and paid for his legal costs related to an FBI investigation and other transgressions, has been disbanded. Cynthia Stafford, a Democratic politician from Miami, said she could see the handwriting on the wall as […]
Polkinghorne Village West residents forced to relocate to local hotels
Florida A&M University (FAMU) students residing in Polkinghorne Village West, have been transitioned to off campus hotels due to a fire in a dorm room and flooding on four floors. The flooding that started from the fourth floor and trickled down to lower levels was caused by a student leaving an incense […]
Summer school makes up for lost time caused by COVID-19
Funds provided by the American Rescue Plan will assist students facing academic difficulties caused by COVID-19. These funds will cover summer school costs for students in Leon County this school year and next school year. Schools that are willing to proceed with this decision will be sending invitation letters home […]
TMH expedites patient discharges
As hospitals struggle with an overflow of patients, several patients, who tested positive for COVID-19, at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) are being discharged and/or transitioned to another department. Brandon Smith a student at Florida A&M University was admitted into Tallahassee Memorial Hospital due to a severe allergy attack but ended up testing positive for COVID-19 while there. Last […]
New version of bill to be presented in Tallahassee
For many years, laws have been in place for employees to pass mandatory background checks before being hired. At apartment complexes, all maintenance staff are required to sign in and out of a key log to keep track of workers that enter a tenant’s unit. Thursday, Jan. 10, 2022, there […]