Many people travel through airports and other public places like malls daily. Some at these places, for an extended time, may need to charge their phones. The FBI recently warned against using public phone charging stations in public places like airports or malls. These stations are insecure; using them can […]
Author: Isaiah Smith | Staff Writer
ChatGPT is the next educational tool
The advancements made in technology have historically challenged the observance of academic standards by students, allowing them to delegate their responsibility to digital tools. An agreement needs to be made regarding how students can use tools like ChatGPT without compromising on the standards of academic honesty. Academic standards cover five […]
Taxis in Florida would benefit if bill becomes law
David Borrero, a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives, introduced a bill on Feb. 14 which, if passed, would bring changes to regulations surrounding the state’s transportation sector. The bill addresses vehicles used to transport people or goods at a fee as “vehicles for hire.” However, this does […]
‘Lawful breath test’ bill advances in Senate
Florida state Senator Nick Diceglie, a Republican residing in Pinellas County, introduced a bill on Jan. 19 which requires a driver to put an ignition interlock device in their vehicle for one year if they refuse a breathalyzer test. The bill, also known as the Lawful Breath Test for Alcohol, […]
Effort underway to OK ‘Cure Diabetes’ license plate
Florida state Senator Clay Yarborough, a Republican from Jacksonville, introduced a bill on March 7 seeking to authorize the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to create a unique vehicle license plate to support a cure for diabetes research efforts. As of the start of 2023, the Legislature had […]
Children not receiving adequate care focus of bill
Senate Bill 1064 aims to help children who have been removed from a caregiver, be it a parent, a legal guardian or a foster home. Sponsored by Clay Yarborough, R-Jacksonville, SB 1064 was filed on Feb. 22 and it has a companion bill in the House, HB 107. The legislation […]
HBCU in LA
The HBCU in LA Internship Program is designed specifically for diverse student leaders at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The program provides these students with the unique opportunity to gain access to internships essential for launching and advancing their careers in industries where they have been underrepresented. This initiative […]
New legislation targets sickle cell disease
House Bill 247, the Sickle Cell Program, was filed on Jan. 19 by Rep. Daryl Campbell, (D-Fort Lauderdale). The bill would require Florida’s Department of Health to establish a grant program for the prevention, care and treatment of sickle cell disease and for educational programs. There is no accompanying bill […]