Sunday, April 28, 2024
Donors are pulling support from Florida’s private school voucher program, Step Up For Students, following an investigation by the Orlando Sentinel into discriminatory policies held by Florida’s private Christian schools against LGBTQ students, employees, and families. Wells Fargo and Fifth Third Bank pulled support for the program. Wyndham Destinations, an […]
The parents of former Florida A&M student Jamee Johnson came to the state Capitol Thursday seeking help from black lawmakers. Johnson was killed by a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office deputy on Dec. 14th during what authorities say was an altercation after a traffic stop. During a Thursday press conference, Johnson’s parents […]
Alberta Granger attended Florida A&M University in the early 1970s and pledged as an Alpha Kappa Alpha. At age 21, she was married and had a daughter while attending school. Granger later became a state employee, but she also owned and managed a daycare for 30 years. She’s currently retired […]
Lucky’s Market on West Tennessee Street is closing its doors on Feb. 12, as well as most of its other Florida stores. Only one out of 21 stores in Florida will remain open. Some Tallahassee residents are disappointed that the organic grocery store is closing after four years. “The reason […]
Cancer may stop others, but it did not stop the singing survivor Darien Bolden from living his life. Bolden, a junior majoring in music education, is now the president of the concert choir and directing them into their performance at Carnegie Hall in New York City on May 6. Born […]
A bill is working its way through the state House of Representatives that would make indecent exposure a felony regardless of age. The amendment to Florida Statute would allow officers to make an arrest for incidents without receiving a warrant. Additionally, the proposed law covers the controversial issue of breast […]
When Florida A&M theater performance major Kyonna Floyd first stepped on campus, she thought her only challenge would be maintaining her GPA. She got a rude awakening when she found herself fighting anxiety and depression during her sophomore year. Her dream of an easy transition into adulthood had turned into […]
Hunting large constricting snakes in a swamp is something you can only find in Florida. The inaugural Florida Python Challenge 2020 Python Bowl kicked off Jan. 25 and will conclude Feb. 1, leading up to the Super Bowl. The hunt is to curb the population of the rapid-reproducing Burmese python. […]
Rachel Campos-Duffy visited Florida State University Tuesday on behalf of the Young America’s Foundation to discuss defending capitalism. Campos-Duffy, a nationally known speaker, graduated from Arizona State University with a master’s degree in international affairs. Her husband, Sean Duffy, is a politician who works with CNN. The foundation focuses on […]
As celebrities donned their luxe couture attire to Clive Davis’ pre-Grammy gala, all eyes were on Sean Love Combs as he took center stage with his acceptance speech. Affectionately known as “Diddy”, the legendary music mogul was presented the “2020 Industry Icon” award for his longevity in the industry and […]