The Florida House of Representatives voted on March 25 to repeal HB 759, lowering the age to purchase a firearm. HB 759, originally passed in 2018, raised the minimum age from 18 to 21 for any Florida citizen who wants to purchase a gun. The bill was introduced to enhance […]
Author: Corrie Freeman | Staff writer
Will Florida require front license plates?
Starting July 1, a new Florida bill could change how both drivers and auto repair shops operate in a major way. Senate Bill 92 introduces a series of new requirements for motor vehicle safety and repair reporting across the state. Most notably, the bill mandates that all licensed vehicles must […]
Both chambers address ‘flood disclosures’ bill
Senate Bill 948, also known as the flood disclosures bill, would require landlords, condominium developers and mobile home park owners to disclose details about a property’s potential flood damages before tenants sign any leasing agreements. If a landlord does not disclose the risk of flooding or potential damages and a […]
Lawmaker pushes for restrictions on THC products
The Florida Senate is moving forward with new legislation for restrictions on THC products with Senate Bill 438, which seeks to regulate packaging, advertising, sales locations and product testing standards to improve consumer safety. The bill was introduced by Sen. Colleen Burton, R-Lakeland, as her third attempt to add […]
Arts organizations wary of more funding cuts
Last summer, Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed all state funding for arts and culture programs in Florida, cutting nearly $32 million that was slated to support nonprofit arts organizations across the state. The decision sent shockwaves through Florida’s creative sectors, forcing organizations large and small to reconsider their budgets, programming and […]
TikTok still in limbo
The United States has extended the deadline for ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, to divest its U.S. operations by 75 days, pushing the new deadline to June 19. The extension comes in the wake of escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China, which have complicated negotiations surrounding the popular […]
Efforts to improve StarMetro underway
Tallahassee is taking a major step toward a cleaner, more sustainable future with a $12 million plan to upgrade the StarMetro bus system. City commissioners recently approved the investment as part of the city’s Clean Energy Plan. For many residents, public transportation is more than just a way to get […]
Beignets & Brew opens new store on West Tennessee Street
A popular New Orleans-inspired cafe has a new location in Tallahassee. Beignets & Brew has opened its much anticipated West Tennessee Street location, continuing to grow its presence in the Capital City. The cafe’s first Tallahassee location opened last October on Timberlane Road. Located in the Varsity Place shopping center, […]
Do we really need live-action remakes?
Live-action remakes have become very typical within Hollywood and generate constant debates regarding their actual necessity and overall effect. While some of the audiences can truly appreciate the fresh take on beloved classics, others argue that they lack originality and they fail to catch the magic of the originals. The […]
Springtime Tallahassee 2025: A celebration of culture and community
The streets of Florida’s capital were alive with festivity as the annual Springtime Tallahassee festival unfolded on Saturday, March 29, 2025. This cherished event, which began in 1967, continues to honor the city’s rich history and vibrant culture, drawing thousands of residents and visitors downtown for a day […]