Monday night, Delta Kappa Omega Providence Community Center hosted their second annual Black History Month event. The center was named for its location in the center of the Providence Community on Lake Bradford Street. The event started with the soulful singing of the black national anthem. The walls were […]
Author: Saundrina Smith
Uber Provides College Students Transportation
The transportation company Uber is taking away some transportation companies customers in the city of Tallahassee. You can call in a ride for a taxi or an SUV, depending on the number of people you are riding with. They allow you to travel in style with an Uber Luxury Car. […]
Concealed Weapon Permits on College Campus
On Monday evening, individuals poured into the Senate Meeting to discuss six different bills on the agenda. A majority of the audience was there to discuss House Bill (HB) 4005, a license to carry a concealed weapon or firearm on a College or University campus. Comment cards were distributed and […]
Radio Shack Closing in Tallahassee
The Radio Shack near the Governor’s Square Mall off of Apalachee Parkway is closing. The company, Radio Shack has been around since 1921. Tallahassee has lost one of its three Radio Shacks due to the companies nationwide reconstruction of their stores. On February 5th, 2015, Radio Shack filed for reorganization […]
First Come First Serve for a Fresh Mouth
Before the sun rose on Saturday, there were people sleepily joining a line for free dental care. To bring more awareness to February as Gum Disease month, Periodontal of North Florida hosted its second annual free dental care day. According to the Center for Advanced Health, close to 130 million […]
TPD Launches First Community Survey
The Tallahassee Police Department has announced the launch of a community survey to bridge the gap between law enforcement and residents of Tallahassee. The goal of the survey is to gather feedback on the agency’s overall efficiency and effectiveness. Tallahassee Police Officer, James Traylor, is unsure whether this will be […]
Police officers suspended for tasing incident
Police Chief Michael DeLeo announced in a press conference Monday that the the two Tallahassee Police Department officers involved in the September tasing of 62-year-old Viola Young have been suspended without pay. The case involving Officers Terry Mahan and Christopher Woods is now officially closed. Mahan, who tased Viola Young, […]
Proposed Amendment for Felon Right’s Restoration
Faith in Florida, a network of churches that organize around political and racial issues, are defending and creating a ballot to submit in 2016 for felons. The organization held a training session on Saturday at their Duval and College Street office, informing trainees on the cause and the correct way […]
Lady Rattlers lose home opener to Spartans 68-50
A figurative cloud fell over the Al Lawson multipurpose center on Saturday, as the Lady Rattlers (4-10, 1-1 MEAC) lost to the Lady Spartans of Norfolk State (3-11, 2-1 MEAC) 68-50. The game was the first of the “blackout” double-header to honor the life of former Interim Athletic Director Nelson […]
Lady Rattlers Rally Against JU in Season Finale
The Florida A&M Lady Rattlers Volleyball team came back for the kill against Jacksonville University winning their senior game (24-26, 21-25, 25-17,25-21,15-12). The ladies lost the first two sets due to unforced errors. The Dolphins hitters found a weak spot in the Rattlers defense by continuously hitting the ball in […]