House Bill 1231 gives a new meaning to taking your life into your own hands. But that’s what would happen if Florida joins the list of states and countries that permit medical aid in dying, also known as physician-assisted suicide. The Florida End of Life Options Act, introduced by Representative […]
Author: Nigeria Robinson | Staff writer
Tiny homes may face big changes
The growing trend of living small in order to save big is being met in Florida with new rules and regulations. Florida State Senator Cyndi Stevenson, R-Saint Augustine, has introduced House Bill 321, which would tax movable tiny homes based on their classification through a registration process similar to that […]
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Bill would provide counseling for first responders
First responders are frequently the first on the scene when dangerous or difficult situations arise. These responsibilities, while important to the entire community, can be extremely taxing on first responders and, over time, put them at risk of trauma. Because they are constantly exposed to high-stress situations and work long […]
Bill addresses issues at DCF
Senate Bill 24 seeks to hold the Department of Children and Families accountable by requiring the department to compensate children for any injuries and damages caused by the department’s negligence. The measure explicitly addresses children left in the care of an abusive parent or guardian after the agency had been […]
Apple raising rates across the board
As Apple raises the price for its Apple TV+ and Apple Music subscription service, so does the concern of some students who are already on a tight budget. Apple TV+ will now cost $6.99 per month for new and current subscribers, up from its previous $4.99 per month price. The […]
Mixed emotions following midterm results
The midterm election results are in and voters’ reactions are mixed. The predictions before election day of a “red wave” were far from reality — except in Florida — surprising many but not all. “I didn’t find it surprising that Democrats won so many state-level seats and the Senate, but […]
Leon County Library hosts CNN’s Zain E. Asher
Leon County Library partnered with the Library Speakers Consortium to host an author talk with CNN anchor Zain E. Asher as she discussed her memoir “Where the Children Take Us: How One Family Achieved the Unimaginable.” Asher, born and raised in London, earned a distinction in oral Spanish after […]
Do we need a ‘Creed III’?
Reactions have varied since the trailer debuted earlier this month on whether we need another Creed movie. The third installment of the boxing series starring Michael B. Jordan will hit theaters on March 3, 2023. After several losses in this film, he finally wins, earning fame, fortune and family. But […]
SJGC has no advisors for students
Early registration is less than a week away, and Florida A&M’s School of Journalism &Graphic Communication is without any academic advisors to counsel students for the upcoming spring semester. Many students aren’t sure what to do, or who to talk to about their academic concerns. Some don’t even that […]