Author: Zarria Hill | Staff writer

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Bite of Brown produces more green for local eateries

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, […]

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The cost to use Lyft, Uber goes up

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. […]

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Tradition reigns as session ends

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 […]

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Byars succeeding, thanks to CeDAR

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 […]

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Time changes prompts other changes

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 […]

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FSU expands art therapy in prisons program

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 […]