Author: Skylor Davis | Staff writer

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Green in line to lead Children’s Services Council

Leon County’s search for a Children’s Services Council director may be coming to an end. With two of three finalists dropping out, only Tallahassee native Cecka Rose Green remains. The Florida A&M University alumna began her career as a publication assistant for the Florida League of Cities after she earned […]

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Freshmen say homecoming exceeded expectations

Florida A&M’s  “epic return” homecoming 2021 ended on Sunday.  There were events throughout the past week such as Market Monday, Housing Step Show, Comedy Show, Homecoming Concert and many more. For many students, this was their first time experiencing homecoming due to the coronavirus outbreak in 2020 and new Rattlers […]

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Tallahassee mayor declares ‘Pharmacy Week’

On October 19, Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey visited Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health to present the Pharmacy Week Proclamation in celebration of local pharmacists and pharmaceutical technicians. The American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) declared October 17-23, 2021, as the National […]

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FAMU Homecoming, ‘An Epic Return’

Florida A&M University is hosting its homecoming Oct. 23 through Oct. 30. FAMU’s homecoming will be “epic” with appearances from Kevin Hart, Lil Baby, Moneybagg Yo, Will Packer, Desi Banks and more. FAMU kicked-off its homecoming festivities with a drive-in movie at Bragg Memorial Stadium showcasing the movie titled, “Drumline”, […]

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Disability Rights Florida promotes the vaccine

After seeing the need and struggle for people with disabilities to get access to the COVID-19 vaccine, Disability Rights Florida is on a mission to get individuals with disabilities, the elderly, family members and caregivers vaccinated — especially in rural communities. DRF is a nonprofit organization that provides legal advocacy […]

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FSU expands art therapy in prisons program

Florida State University has recently partnered with the Florida Department of Corrections to provide an art therapy program catered to young inmates who have special needs. The program has been a triumph, according to FSU. The university and the state recently singed a three-year contract that will double the size […]

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‘Collards & Cornbread’ returns

The Tallahassee Food Network will be relaunching a community project from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6 at the Frenchtown iGrow Garden. The event is called “Collards & Cornbread,” and according to  its website The Tallahassee Food Network is a regional coalition of the global movement that works to […]