Saturday, June 21, 2025
Byron Donalds, a current U.S. Representative and former FAMU student, has announced his candidacy for Florida governor on Fox News’ Sean Hannity show. Donalds currently serves the U.S. House Representative for Florida’s 19th District, which encompasses many areas in southwest Florida, including Fort Myers and Naples. Since his election in […]
A recent surge in violent crime has left Tallahassee residents on edge, as multiple shootings have disrupted the community’s sense of security. In 2025 alone, four people have been killed and at least three injured in seven serious shootings, according to a Tallahassee Democrat analysis. The most recent incidents […]
Increased reports of car break-ins around Florida State University and Florida A&M University have sparked growing concerns over student safety in off-campus housing areas. As crime rates continue to climb, many students and parents are questioning whether current security measures are sufficient to protect the universities’ large off campus […]
In a recent press release, Florida’s House and Senate Democrats have introduced legislation aiming to repeal the state’s six-week abortion ban, a law they argue is harming women and limiting doctors’ ability to provide necessary medical care. Despite their status as a super minority in the Legislature, Democrats filed Senate […]
President Donald Trump has recently imposed a 25% tariff on all steel imports and a 10% tariff on aluminum. The decision is part of a larger strategy to protect American manufacturing and address long-standing concerns over trade imbalances. But what does this mean for the average American, the global economy, […]
On February 23, The Mental Health Council of Big Bend hosted a Men’s Mental Health event for the Tallahassee community. “Leaning on our Brothers: We Are Our Brother’s Keeper” served as an event to connect the Tallahassee community to various male mental health resources and interactive activities to stimulate essential […]
After initial scepticism over the hiring of men’s basketball coach Patrick Crarey II, the Florida A&M University Board of Trustees has rewarded him for a season of remarkable progress. On Wednesday, the board’s athletics committee approved a multi-year contract extension valued at $330,000, ensuring Crarey’s continued leadership of […]
The Tallahassee City Commission voted unanimously to rename three streets in honor of notable community figures, with one of the streets paying tribute to Florida A&M University football legend Rudy Hubbard. In a 5-0 vote, the commission approved the renaming of Osceola Street to Rudy Hubbard Street, recognizing the former […]
Florida legislators have passed a sweeping immigration bill following weeks of intense debate between Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state’s Republican leadership. The bill closely resembles the “Tackling and Reforming Unlawful Migration Policy” (T.R.U.M.P.) Act, which failed to pass in late January 2025. Lawmakers describe the legislation as one […]
Recent headlines about plane crashes across the United States have sparked widespread concern, and Florida A&M University’s out-of-state students are feeling the weight of this fear as they consider traveling home. For many, the excitement of upcoming breaks is now overshadowed by anxiety about air travel. While commercial […]