Florida Legislature still hasn’t come to an agreement on the state budget due to differing positions on the expansion of Medicaid. The Senate budget has a plan to embrace president Obama’s plan to expand Medicaid, while the House budget does not. The Senate’s version meets the requirements of the Affordable […]
Author: By: Davita Dean
Self-Defense Awareness Class
Instructor informing women on why they need this class. Florida A&M University’s Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity hosted a women’s self-defense and awareness class in the Army ROTC Auditorium. The seminar consisted of two trained self-defense instructors, who specialize in martial arts, fitness training and self-defense. James Norris, one of […]
The Arrival of Black Emojis
The day we have all been waiting for has arrived. New black emojis are available to iPhone users. The iOS 8.3 update from Apple includes at least 300 new emojis with several being shades of brown to represent African-Americans. The release was tested in February, but most people did not […]
Class of 65′ Celebrate 50 years
Florida A&M University Class of 1965 will celebrate their 50th Anniversary April 16-18. FAMU’s alumni affairs will be hosting a series of events located throughout Tallahassee, with more than 10 events scheduled. The weekend will begin on Thursday with a meet and greet at the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, afterward […]
BREAKING NEWS: Hernandez Found Guilty
The jurors in the trial of former New England Patriots star player Aaron Hernandez have found him guilty of first-degree murder. He was also found guilty of unlawful possession of ammunition and unlawful possession of a firearm. Hernandez was on trial for the shooting death of Odin Lloyd. Lloyd’s body […]
Class of 65′ Gearing up for 50 Year Reunion
Florida A&M University Class of 1965 will celebrate their 50th Anniversary April 16-18. FAMU’s alumni affairs will be hosting a series of events located throughout Tallahassee, with more than 10 events scheduled. The weekend will begin on Thursday with a meet and greet at the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, afterward […]
The Inaugural Energy Water Food Nexus Summit
Florida A&M University will host the inaugural Energy Water Food Nexus Summit, an international conference that that will connect participants with a global network of researchers, innovators, and other stakeholders working in the energy, water, and food sectors. The Energy Water Food Nexus is a science enterprise launched at FAMU […]
Tallahassee honors state pioneers at the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame ceremony
Marry Lee Nunnally Farrior, Evelyn C. Keiser, and the late M.D. Charlotte E. Maguire were inducted into the 2015 Florida Women’s Hall of Fame Tuesday at The Florida’s State Capitol. They women were recognized for their achievements in Florida. Florida’s Chief Financial Officer, Jeff Atwater expressed that the women deserved […]
Tallahassee honors state pioneers at the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame ceremony
Marry Lee Nunnally Farrior, Evelyn C. Keiser, and the late M.D. Charlotte E. Maguire were inducted into the 2015 Florida Women’s Hall of Fame Tuesday at The Florida’s State Capitol. The women were recognized for their achievements in the state of Florida. Florida’s Chief Financial Officer, Jeff Atwater expressed that […]
Breaking News: Man Killed in Lake Ella shooting
Officers respond to shooting. A Tallahassee Police Officer fatally shot a man seen brandishing a gun early Wednesday night at Lake Ella Park. Police were called to the scene around 6:55 PM in reference to a man sitting on a bench with a weapon reported TPD spokesman officer David Northway. […]