Saturday, September 21, 2024
Allergy season is upon us. It has sparked headlines and is the topic of many discussions. The season has started a bit earlier than normal and has been more intense because of climate change, new research shows. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 24 million […]
In its second year, Bite of Brown week offers free exposure and marketing for African-American owned businesses in Tallahassee. The week was originally created to draw more attention to businesses that were impacted by the pandemic and shutdowns. Dream Marketing Group has partnered with the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, […]
For many drivers who work for Lyft Uber, their vehicles are how they make a living. As independent contractors, they are responsible for keeping their vehicles clean, running and full of gas. But because drivers are contract workers, the companies do not reimburse them for the cost of fueling up. […]
Lawmakers approved $200 million to restock the Florida School Recognition Program as part of the $112.1 billion budget approved Monday. HB 5003 would implement specified appropriations of the General Appropriations Act for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The bill passed 33-0 in the Senate and by a 105-3 measure in the […]
Florida’s legislative session cane to a a close Monday day with the traditional sine die. The motion to “adjourn sine die” is the last action of a session of the Legislature. Lawmakers passed a proposed $112.1 billion budget to end a legislative session that was filled with debates about issues […]
A press conference and rally were held Monday on the front steps of the historic Capitol to address the state of emergency housing crisis and the ways it is impacting the people of Florida. The event was organized by Tallahassee community activist Trish Brown. Brown is the founder and lead […]
Anaiya Byars is a third-year graphic design major at Florida A&M University. The Miami native is also enrolled in CeDAR, the Center for Disability Access and Resources. The FAMU program provides supportive services to students with disabilities to enhance their skills for personal, academic, and professional growth. Byars, 21, has […]
Florida State University discreetly took action earlier this semester in response to allegations of sexual misconduct involving three faculty members. One professor was terminated, one was suspended and a third professor was allowed to keep his job, according to disciplinary records that were made public last month. FSU fired Ross […]
It’s that time of the year again. Daylight Savings Time has casually come to an end. Daylight Savings Time in the U.S. begins on the second Sunday in March when clocks are set forward one hour. The clocks are then turned back to standard time on the first Sunday in […]
Florida State University has recently partnered with the Florida Department of Corrections to provide an art therapy program catered to young inmates who have special needs. The program has been a triumph, according to FSU. The university and the state recently singed a three-year contract that will double the size […]