Florida A&M University football star, Xavier Smith, is on the road to a promising future. Not only is he flourishing academically, but he is also the starting wide receiver for FAMU football. Smith, a Haines City native, received his undergraduate degree in health, leisure, and fitness studios, and is now […]
Author: Keveona Rhodes | Staff writer
KidsFest coming to Cascades
Mark your calendars for the return of Kids Inc. of the Big Bend’s KidsFest. The event, designed to provide fun for the community, is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 30 at Cascades Park. The event is put on by Kids Incorporated, a nonprofit that provides families in the […]
Cuevas is Rattlers’ leading hitter
For some, softball is a social and physical leisure activity that is enjoyable on a nice spring day. But for Florida A&M University’s Destiny Cuevas, softball is a big part of her life. It has shaped her into the young woman that she is today. Cuevas has had a love […]
Aggressive driving may result in additional criminal penalties
While the penalties associated with careless and aggressive driving may be substantial in terms of steep fines and points on your license, the consequences of driving negligently are far more devastating and include severe risks like property damage, potential endangerment to yourself, or other drivers and even death. According to […]
State senator wants to help small businesses
Launching a small business can seem like a challenging task, knowing there are a number of larger, more established businesses out there. But there are ways that a small business can thrive and this can be achieved in no small part by having a website. Having a strong online presence […]
Diapers could become tax-free in Florida
The prices of diapers and incontinence supplies were already expensive, and they have gone up as the pandemic continues. The prices will continue to rise as manufactures face supply chain problems and worker shortages. According to the parenting resource BabyCenter, parents using disposable diapers spend on average $72 a month per […]
Bill would eliminate court fees for juveniles
Some youth become involved with the juvenile justice system after they are accused of being delinquent or committing a criminal act. Other youth come into contact with the system as status offenses; actions that are illegal only because of a youth’s age, such as truancy, underage drinking or running away […]
Seniors at high risk with new COVID variants
It became evident early in the coronavirus pandemic that older ages are at a higher risk of contracting COVID-19 and becoming severely ill, but the Omicron and Delta variants of COVID-19 make matters worse. Both variants are two times more contagious as the original SARS-CoV-2 virus, according to medical experts, which […]
Alexander proud to represent FAMU at the Capitol
Florida State Rep. Ramon Alexander, a Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives, has represented the 8th District since 2016. Alexander served as a House minority leader since 2018 and was elected for Leader Designate for the 2022-2024 legislative sessions. Alexander, a Tallahassee native, FAMU grad and former student […]
Alumna’s debut album set to drop
The music industry can be competitive for upcoming artists who are trying to get their foot though the door, but Florida A&M University alumna Adrienne Floyd is going the extra mile to stay on top of her game. Floyd, who received her bachelor’s in psychology and master’s in business administration, […]