Tallahassee residents will now have to travel to Florida A&M University’s campus to enjoy this year’s Homecoming Parade. The parade that once started downtown and into the Frenchtown area will now start at the corner of Orange Avenue and Wahnish Way, proceeding north down Wahnish Way to FAMU Way and […]
Author: Tevin Blake
Florida Starts New Rental Car Service Contract
Florida started a new five-year contract for state car rentals with Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rental this month after their recent contract with Avis Car Rental. The state is expected to save over $1 million over the next five years by switching the rental carriers. “Avis Car Rental […]
Florida A&M Students tackle Diabetes and School
According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), African-Americans are 1.7 times more likely to have diabetes than non-Hispanics and whites. It’s also the most common disease African-Americans develop or inherit. According to ADA of all African-Americans 20 years or older, 13.2 percent have diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is when the […]
Friends Remember Former FAMU Student
Alex Johnson former FAMU student Photo courtesy of Alex Johnson’s Facebook Detectives along with the West Palm Beach Police Department are investigating the death of 22-year-old Alex Johnson, a former Florida A&M University (FAMU) student, who was found dead in his apartment Tuesday evening. Johnson was a former student who studied […]
Three FSU Students Killed in Car Crash
Three Florida State University students were killed in a Sunday night accident at the intersection of Pensacola Street and White Drive. The Tallahassee Police Department has confirmed the three victims as 22-year-old Vincenzo Libio, 21-year-old Morgan Carr and 21-year-old Kevin Boos. TPD has also confirmed the identity of both drivers […]
Tallahassee’s 56th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
The City of Tallahassee’s Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs Department hosted the 56th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Myers Park. Children of all ages were invited to participate in the egg hunt to win prizes including backpacks, skateboards and coupons. “In each area there are 10 eggs that have a […]
The Civil Rights in the Sunshine State Exhibit Says Goodbye to Tallahassee
The Museum of Florida History celebrated one of its most popular temporary exhibits, Civil Rights in the Sunshine State, last Friday. The Civil Rights in the Sunshine State exhibit displayed artifacts, videos, and interactive elements detailing Florida’s rich history. Tours of the exhibit, refreshments, and a drawing for Civil Rights-themed […]
Mayor Gillum Releases Committee Advisory Board Survey
Tallahassee mayor, Andrew Gillum, released a citizen advisory committee survey last Friday. The survey will be for Leon County residents interested in serving on any of the citizen board committees. “Not only is this survey for citizen advisory board, but it's also just to promote the openness here in City […]
Florida A&M Entrepreneurs Juggling Business and School
Running a business is the last thing on most college students' minds, but for a select others studying and running a business becomes a daily routine. Shawn “Tila” Nelson, 22, a Miami native, is making her way through as a senior public relations student at the Florida A&M University in […]
NCNW Takes a “Silent Journey”
Five women stood in the cold for approximately an hour around the eternal flame Friday afternoon. The women each held a paper with a quote and were not allowed to speak. They were members of the National Council of Negro Women playing a part of the Silent Journey. “Our Silent […]