In the late 1800s in New York City, the Central Labor Union sought to introduce a radical concept to capitalism: community over rugged individualism.  On Sept. 5, 1882, the first Labor Day was created to celebrate the spirit of the working class and organize across trades. Despite the annual festivities […]

Florida, recognized for its strong gun culture, upholds a ban on the open carrying of firearms, which contrasts with the trend in other states that have relaxed their open carry laws.  With several states around the country adopting open carry laws, this has kept Florida in another league. Despite Florida’s […]

Much to the dismay of nearby residents, the intersection of Welaunee Boulevard and Dempsey Mayo Road may soon house a brand-new Circle K gas station.  Approximately 12 neighbors voiced their concerns during the August 21 Tallahassee City Commission meeting. Many homeowners in the canopy neighborhood worry that a gas station […]

As Florida voters prepare to decide on Amendment 3 in the November election, the proposal to legalize recreational marijuana has sparked a heated and multifaceted debate across the state. Amendment 3 seeks to permit adults 21 and over to possess up to three ounces of marijuana and grow up to […]

As the controversy over Florida’s book bans escalates, major publishers are taking legal action against the state, filing lawsuits over what they argue are unconstitutional restrictions enforced by House Bill 1069.  The lawsuits underline a crucial turning point in the broader debate over educational content and freedom of expression in […]

Rapper Rich Homie Quan died at the age of 33 on Thursday, September 5. Fulton County Medical Examiner Jimmy Snadler confirmed to AP on Tuesday that Quan was taken to the hospital, where he later died after being found “unresponsive” on the sofa by his girlfriend. According to Sadler, he […]

Howard Stanley Beverly, better known as Frankie Beverly, frontman and founder of the band “Maze,” died this morning at the age of 77.  The announcement came from Frankie Beverly’s family from an Instagram post that read:   “Grieving the loss of a loved one is a deeply personal and emotional experience. […]

Florida A&M University has launched this semester with new leadership. Audrey Alexander has been appointed as the university’s new Chief of Police and will take her seat on Friday.  All of Alexander’s past experiences and immense dedication have prepared her to take on this new leadership role. Her resume spans […]

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris had fiery exchanges on each other’s policy during the first presidential debate of the 2024 election. The Republican and Democratic nominees met for the first time, face to face, at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on Tuesday. The two shook […]

Project 2025 is a controversial, ultra-conservative proposal for Donald Trump’s agenda if he becomes president.  It sets out four main policy aims: restore the family as the centerpiece of American life; dismantle the administrative state; defend the nation’s sovereignty and borders; and secure God-given individual rights to live freely. It […]