Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Florida lawmakers have advanced the bill that would ban teachers from discussing sexual orientation or gender identity in the classroom. The parental rights in the education bill, labeled “Don’t Say Gay” bill by critics, also prevents teachers and school counselors from giving support to LGBTQ+ students, without first getting permission from […]
Florida’s prisons are overcrowded and costing the public hundreds of millions of dollars annually. There are proposals in the Legislature that would relax early release rules and update probation guidelines, among other reforms. Passing some of these proposals could be a step toward mending the state’s justice system. The proposals […]
As the war between Ukraine and Russia continues, local organizations are stepping forward to aid Ukrainians by collecting donations for supplies. The Rotary Club of Tallahassee Northside is locally and internationally involved in community service. Their connections and ability to communicate with the president of the International Rotary Club of […]
Spring cleaning your emotional and mental space is important to your well-being. When spring rolls around it is the season of new beginnings. There are less rainy days, more sunlight, longer days, beautiful flowers and colorful butterflies. Spring is a time for rebirth, renewal and awakening that can be applied […]
Florida A&M University’s softball team was upended by Florida State University 8-1 Tuesday. FAMU took the early lead on the Seminoles in the bottom of the first inning. Freshman infielder Kiauna Watson led off with a single to right that was followed by a wall-banging double off the bat of […]
Last July 1 marked the first day that NCAA student-athletes could profit off their name, images and likeness. For many collegiate athletes, this was an opportunity to earn money legally while still competing as an amateur. Despite the opportunity to make substantial profits, many athletes at Historically Black Colleges and […]
State senators met again Wednesday at the Florida Capitol to discuss certain bills, including HB5, the bill that would ban women from terminating their pregnancy after 15 weeks, unless certain conditions detailed in the bill are met. To recap, on Feb. 15, House representatives approved the bill along party lines, […]
Historically Black colleges and universities have been coined institutions of higher education that are geared toward the Black community. Many students take pride in being able to be around those who look like them before transitioning into the real world. Although HBCUs provide an incomparable sense of community and culture, […]
A bipartisan bill in the Florida Legislature is seeking further regulation of the state’s medical marijuana industry. Democrat and Republican lawmakers hope to pass a bill that would make it difficult to buy and sell medical marijuana related products, specifically Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Delta-9 THC is the most vigorous element […]
Parent involvement is vital to a student’s success and development throughout the school year. According to the text for Florida Senate Bill 1300, if passed, it will promote public participation and parent involvement, including “selecting, approving, adopting or removing certain instructional materials for students.” Jeramie Payne, whose child attends Ruediger […]