Photo Courtesy of Blog.Panampost.com Five years after the City of Tallahassee began the installation of 19 red-light cameras at seven intersections, the city has arranged to remove them starting in August. The Red Light Camera Safety Program contract will not be renewed this year. Since the cameras have been […]
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24-Hour Abortion Delay Law Blocked by Florida Judge
Photo Credit: Essence.com Florida Chief Circuit Judge Charles Francis issued an order to stop enforcement of a recently passed Florida law requiring a woman seeking an abortion to wait 24 hours earlier today. House Bill (HB) 633 was passed on June 10 and was set to take effect tomorrow, July […]
From Regional to International
Photo Courtesy of Tallahassee Democrat Tallahassee’s airport is officially international and has unveiled their new logo at a celebration ceremony on Monday, June 29. The ceremony was held inside the airport terminal where the City of Tallahassee commissioners revealed the new sign, logo, and name change. The city commissioners […]
Are Restraining Orders Really Working?
Photo by: Bryan Smith Victims of domestic violence and harassment have the option to file injunctions, or restraining orders, against their aggressor. Some victims have serious concerns over the amount of protection the order provides. Jessica Pinto, Training & Community Education program director, believes that restraining orders are effective depending […]
Fourth of July: Tallahassee Style
The capital will sparkle brighter than ever this Fourth of July at Tom Brown Park. The 255-acre park will transform into a patriotic display of red, white and blue fireworks and entertainment. Jan Bubsey, Celebrate America Executive Director, says the city budget of $20,000 helps to cover the cost […]
Same-Sex Marriage Legalized in America
A divided Supreme Court ruled that same-sex marriages are constitutional and will be legally recognized nationwide Friday morning. Gay marriage bans have rapidly disappeared in recent years. Prior to Friday’s ruling, 37 states allowed gay marriages, including Florida. In the case of Brenner v. Scott, a U.S. District Court […]
Tallahassee Regional Airport Expands to International
Photo Credit: Tallahassee Democrat Tallahassee Regional Airport will officially become Tallahassee International Airport on Monday, June 29. At the beginning of this year, a transition for the Tallahassee Airport to adopt an international designation was approved by city commissioners. Months after its approval, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has finally designated the airport as an […]
Making for Change
FAMU Students from various disciplines developed and presented the “Innovative Education Ecosystem (IE2).” The IE2 program is a project that aims to build a sustainable community while educating youth around Tallahassee. The initiative comes as part of President Obama’s “Educate to Innovate” campaign – which resulted in more than $1 […]
The Ripple Effect of Tourism on Sustainability
Photo by: Khadijah Johnson BARBADOS – As one of the most visited islands in the Caribbean, Barbados boasts scenes of unmatched beauty that beckons the attention of many world travelers. At 166 sq. mi., the small island may be a paradise for some, but for an island that relies heavily […]
FAMU NAACP Former Chapter Leader and Members File Complaint
A letter of complaint was issued to the NAACP Florida State Conference and the FAMU Office of Student Activities last week. The letter was written by former FAMU Chapter of NAACP 2nd Vice President Anthony Cooper, and a mix of both current and past chapter leaders and members. The letter […]