Saturday, April 27, 2024
Tallahassee officials are preparing to release an app as an initiative to encourage safer interactions between law enforcement and the community. The app has been in development since last summer, following the social unrest across the nation in the aftermath of police killings, including three officer-involved fatal shootings of Black […]
Florida A&M University revealed that it will be hosting a special in-person ceremony this summer for alumni who didn’t have the privilege last year due to the pandemic. The university announced there will be a series of six ceremonies to honor the achievements of the graduates who want the opportunity […]
Wearing a mask has become a way of life for most Americans. Thursday, March 11 marked one year since the United States declared COVID-19 a pandemic. While the majority of states are continuing to take the necessary precautions to protect the general public from the deadly virus, other states have […]
Florida State University opened its doors at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center this week to distribute vaccinations in the arms of those in the community who were eligible. Appointments were available Wednesday and Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The institution has successfully rolled out 4,800 vaccine shots […]
Lower-income families are regularly pursuing new options to help support their households. Whether that involves securing a second job, creating a new business or working overtime, these families are often forced to deliver under pressure. House Democrats in Washington on Monday introduced what would become a wide-ranging bill to implement […]
Have you ever had the desire to order a to-go glass of wine with your favorite meal? Florida is currently deliberating Senate Bill 134 — commonly known as the “booze to go” bill — which will authorize certain food service establishments to sell and deliver alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption. […]
Is it possible that Florida’s state Capitol could become a mini-version of what took place last week in Washington? The storming of the United States’ Capitol on Jan. 6 by Trump supporters caught the nation off guard. In an attempt to overturn Donald Trump’s 2020 presidential defeat, thousands of Trump […]
The hip-hop industry has witnessed a tremendous spike in violence over the past year. The Black community has lost too many talented individuals due to gun violence. The death of the influential rapper, activist and entrepreneur Nipsey Hussle devastated many people when news began to spread of his death. I […]
WAUKEENA — What started off as an idea and a humorous family joke has evolved into a tourist site. Aunt Louise’s Farm is continuing to gain exposure along with the hearts of many across the Big Bend. The farm is open twice a year to the public. During the fall […]
One of the big local winners in last week’s election was the Children’s Services Council. With surprisingly strong support, the citizens of Leon County have given the green light to create a governmental entity. Our Kids First is an organization that was started a couple of years ago to […]