Loved ones gathered at the scene of the accident to host candle light vigil in remembrance of 21-year-old Markeal Dickey. Just 48 hours since the car crash that took Markeal Dickey’s life, the sounds of tears and sobs surrounded the scene of the accident once again at a candle light […]
Author: Gladys Murray
Former FAMU Student and Tallahassee Native Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash
21-Year-Old Markeal Dickey A former Florida A&M University student was killed in a car accident on Friday night. According to the Tallahassee Police Department, 21-year-old Markeal Dickey was the passenger in a single-vehicle crash on the 1900 block of Portland Street. Details of how the crash happened have not been […]
First Friday at the Square
Jacqueline Sirianni, left, and friend shopping at The Other Side Vintage. The Tallahassee community showed up to First Friday at Railroad Square Art Park in bunches despite the humid heat conditions. First Friday is hosted by the Cultural Arts Alliance at Railroad Square (CAARS), a non-profit group led by executive […]
Breaking News: Wakulla County Escapee Captured
Photo Courtesy of WCTV. Wakulla County Jail escapee, Dustin Swain. Dustin Keith Swain led law enforcement Officials on a seven-hour chase through the woods in blazing heat conditions after escaping from the Wakulla County Jail Friday. According to Wakulla County Sheriff Keith Blacmar, Swain, 29, escaped through an interior fence […]
The House Questions the FHIX Bill
House Speaker Steve Crisafulli answering questions about the FHIX Bill The Florida House Representatives spent hours Thursday questioning the Florida Health Insurance Affordability Exchange plan. For more than 2.5 hours the FHIX plan was questioned, while Mia Jones D-Jacksonville, Fla.,tried to defend it. The FHIX bill raised concerns because of […]
Community Discusses Recent Violence at Church Meeting
Attorney Benjamin Crump addressing the audience The Tallahassee Community Shares Suggestions for a Decrease in Violence. Leon County Commissioner Bill Proctor hosted a community conference Thursday evening to address the recent gun violence amongst the youth. Proctor invited local politicians, civic leaders and the Tallahassee community to Bethel A.M.E at […]
Fitness Studio To Celebrate One-Year Anniversary
Queen of Hearts will host its one-year anniversary celebration on June 6 from 2-5 p.m., at the Queen of Hearts fitness studio. The Women fitness group is based in Tallahassee and was started June 2014. The studio specializes in pole fitness, but offers classes from Zumba to boot camp. […]
Senate Passes FHIX Plan
Senator's discussing the FHIX plan The Florida Health Insurance Affordability Exchange was passed Wednesday. The Senate approved its plan for health insurance to more than a half-million Floridians. Senator Aaron Bean, R-Fernandina Beach, chaired The Florida Senate Committee on Health Policy, Bill 2-A, Health Insurance Affordability Exchange. "If you think […]
CAARS to Present First Friday at Railroad Squre
Courtesy of Tallahassee Democrat The Cultural Arts Alliance at Railroad Square (CAARS) will have its monthly First Friday event June 5 at Railroad Square Art Park located at 623 Industrial Drive. CAARS has been a non-profit organization for six years, led by executive director, Laura Floyd. Floyd has been executive […]
FAMU Student Body President Becomes First African American Woman to Chair the Florida Student Association
Newly elected Florida Student Association (FSA) Chairman Tonnette Graham (right) discussing plans for the upcoming academic year with newly elected FSA Internal Vice Chair, Caitlyn Zona (left), and FSA External Vice Chair, Alexis Calatayud (center). Tampa, Fla.– FAMU Student Body President Tonnette S. Graham has been elected as Chairwoman of […]