Monday, April 29, 2024
Photo by: Bryan Smith Victims of domestic violence and harassment have the option to file injunctions, or restraining orders, against their aggressor. Some victims have serious concerns over the amount of protection the order provides. Jessica Pinto, Training & Community Education program director, believes that restraining orders are effective depending […]
FAMU Students from various disciplines developed and presented the “Innovative Education Ecosystem (IE2).” The IE2 program is a project that aims to build a sustainable community while educating youth around Tallahassee. The initiative comes as part of President Obama’s “Educate to Innovate” campaign – which resulted in more than $1 […]
Photo by: Khadijah Johnson BARBADOS – As one of the most visited islands in the Caribbean, Barbados boasts scenes of unmatched beauty that beckons the attention of many world travelers. At 166 sq. mi., the small island may be a paradise for some, but for an island that relies heavily […]
Leon County Commissioner Bill Proctor Leon County Commissioner Bill Proctor hosted a community conference for the youth Thursday at Bethel A.M.E Church. The conference was held to get the youth perspective on the cause of recent violence and how the community can help decrease it. Proctor asked local politicians, community […]
Photo courtesy of Stephen Gude. A Tallahassee community church will be hosting an event that focuses on empowering youth and keeping them off the streets. Restoration and Praise Christian Fellowship Center will be hosting "Empowered-To-Praise Youth Shut In” on June 26th. The church wants to partner with other organizations that gear […]
Tina and Steve Saladino, owners of Saladino's Red Barn Farm. Blueberry season is underway for the Sunshine state, and two local farms – Saladino’s Red Barn Farm and Green Meadow Farms- invited residents to the annual “U-Pick” experience where you can eat, pick and take home ripe organic blueberries. The […]
The Tallahassee Museum will host its version of “Planet of the Apes” that will have residents swinging from tree to tree on Tuesday, June 16. The museum is hosting its Tree to Tree Night Flight event. Patrons can go on a zipline adventure over the cypress swamp, while seeing a […]
Photo: Widson Charlemont The 10th annual National Dump the Pump Day is today. StarMetro in Tallahassee is giving drivers an opportunity to park their cars and ride the bus for free all day. In an effort to promote a green and healthy lifestyle, there was a celebration from 10 a.m. to […]
Just four years ago, the switch to 4G LTE data gave customers the fastest Internet connection. However, technology will be pushing beyond the 4G limit and Nokia will be introducing the 5G network in 2020. Long Term Evolution or LTE is a 4G wireless data technology that allows smartphone and […]
Participants at FAMU's Lemonade Day Florida A&M University's School of Business and Industry (SBI) hosted Florida's first Lemonade Day on Saturday, June 13. The event is designed to teach children in grades K-12 how to own a business and make business decisions. LaTanya White, Tallahassee Lemonade Day City Director, and […]