The use of security cameras in assisted living and nursing homes — referred to as “granny cams” — is up for debate in Florida. Introduced in early 2025, House Bill 223 (HB 223) aims to allow residents and their families to install electronic monitoring devices in order to improve safety […]

Florida A&M University student Exzabriana Barton, founder of HER University, was honored as a changemaker at the Impressions of Beauty’s 2025 Future ChangemakeHer’s Award. The award recognizes college women who are creating change, uplifting their communities and overcoming challenges with resilience. Barton, who founded HER University to empower women […]

Art and science enthusiasts can unite and marvel over “Maggie,” the new magnetic levitating sculpture created to cement Tallahassee’s legacy as the “Magnetic Capital of the World.” The sculpture combines the abbreviations for Tallahassee (TLH) and Florida State University (FSU), with both hovering above a sleek white pedestal. The sculpture […]

After months of uncertainty, students across the country are breathing a sigh of relief as federal student loan funding resumes. With financial aid crucial for many, the return of these loans ensures that students can continue their education without disruption. For some, the pause in funding created anxiety about […]

As Florida A&M University continues the search for its next president, concerns about political interference and the future of academic independence loom large. In recent years, Florida’s higher education system has increasingly become a political battleground — a trend made clear through the recent controversial presidential appointments at Florida […]

The Florida Legislature has introduced SB 918, a bill that would reduce employment limitations for 16- and 17-year-olds. The bill has sparked an argument over the potential benefits of greater job possibilities vs. the risks of abuse and poor academic results. SB 918 follows the passage of House Bill […]

In a celebration of the enduring impact and leadership fostered by Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), HBCU Week NOW and Maryland Public Television (MPT) are joining forces to present Celebrating & Preserving the HBCU Legacy, a virtual event taking place on Thursday, March 6, at 7 p.m. eastern time. […]

Florida Republicans Sen. Blaise Ingoglia and Rep. Jeff Holcomb have filed similar bills that seek to impose the death penalty on those who attempt to assassinate a head of state under certain circumstances.  The bills, SB 776 and HB 653, propose adding provisions to Florida’s capital felony laws, making it […]

Florida’s abortion rates have dropped for the first time since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022.  In 2024, abortions fell to 60,755, a 28% decrease from the 84,052 abortions that took place in 2023, according to the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. This decline also comes […]