Senate Bill 1726, also known as the higher education bill, plans to reform leadership within Florida’s education systems by enforcing term limits for trustees and setting new residency and citizenship requirements for college board members. It also aims to reduce government influences. SB 1726 was introduced by Alexis Calatayud, a […]
Author: Faith Francois | Staff writer
Florida Senate approves Trooper’s Law
Senate Bill 150, also known as “Trooper’s Law,” will impose harsher punishments directed towards the prevention of animal abandonment. The bill was sponsored by Florida Senator Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, and his chamber unanimously approved the bill. Provided the House also approves the legislation and it is signed by the governor, […]
Will Trump’s raised tariffs impact Chinese owned brands?
On Feb. 1st, President Donald Trump issued three new executive orders to impose tariffs on all imports from the United States largest trading partners: Canada, Mexico, and China. President Trump later announced the final terms of this policy to reporters in the Oval Office, stating that the countries will be […]
The 22nd Amendment: Can presidents serve a third term?
Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles publicly proposed to amend the 22 Amendment, allowing President Donald Trump to serve a third term. The 22 Amendment, ratified in 1951, states that all elected presidents may only serve two terms in office, totaling up to eight years as president. This amendment was enacted as […]
Florida school districts comply with Trump’s immigration raids
Mere days after his inauguration, President Donald Trump revoked the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s “Protect Areas” enforcement policy, which prevented schools, churches and hospitals from being raided by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This policy was made with the intention of giving the public security and granting them […]
Leon County copes with historic winter
On Tuesday, Leon County faced a historic and possibly record-breaking mix of winter precipitation and freezing rain. The chilling temperatures occurring between Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning set a winter storm warning into effect. According to the Tallahassee Democrat, the winter storm was predicted to bring up to four inches […]
Should food critics have the final say?
Over the years, food critics and food reviews have become increasingly popular on social media sites. Some of the most well-known influencers have reached their social status by rating new foods and letting their followers know if it is worth a try. Keith Lee, a former mixed martial artist, debuted […]