In a historic victory, Zayla Bryant and Kennedy Williams have been elected as the new Student Government Association  president and vice president at Florida A&M University. The Bryant-Williams ticket secured 56% of the vote, earning 2,005 votes in Tuesday’s election. They defeated incumbent President Loryn May and her running […]

House Bill 59 and Senate Bill 130 are designed  to change Florida’s compensation system for wrongful incarceration victims.   In response to complaints that the current system is overly restrictive, these proposals would increase eligibility and expand the timeframe for submitting compensation claims. According to the Florida Senate, several significant amendments […]

After being sworn in on Feb. 17 as the state’s new attorney general, James Uthmeier has filed a lawsuit against Target for claims of misleading and defrauding investors over market risks involving LGBTQ activism within the company. This is further explained in an article from My Florida Legal, discussing […]

Governor Ron DeSantis proposed a $15.6 billion budget for Florida on Feb. 1 — almost $1 billion less than the current budget —  with $14.6 billion being left in reserves in preparation for any unforeseen economic challenges.  Fiscal budgets are typically generated through taxes and government-initiated fees, which allows […]

In January, Florida House Bill 81 was introduced by Rep. Jim Mooney (R-Kay Largo), proposing to designate the flamingo as Florida’s official state bird and the scrub-jay as the official state songbird. They would replace the northern mockingbird, which has held the state bird title since 1927, according to […]

High school students interested in pursuing trades and apprenticeship programs upon graduation might have better opportunities and more incentives with a new bill introduced in the Florida Legislature. Representative Kim Kendall (R-St. Johns) introduced HB 571, titled “Career Planning Opportunities,” on Feb. 19. It would enhance career-planning opportunities and the […]

Ohio has recently found itself at the center of a national conversation about transgender rights, with new legislation introduced regarding bathroom access in public schools. These laws, which require students to use the bathrooms corresponding to their sex assigned at birth, have ignited heated debates on privacy, safety, and the […]

Byron Donalds, a current U.S. Representative and former FAMU student, has announced his candidacy for Florida governor on Fox News’ Sean Hannity show.  Donalds currently serves the U.S. House Representative for Florida’s 19th District, which encompasses many areas in southwest Florida, including Fort Myers and Naples. Since his election in […]

A recent surge in violent crime has left Tallahassee residents on edge, as multiple shootings have disrupted the community’s sense of security. In 2025 alone, four people have been killed and at least three injured in seven serious shootings, according to a Tallahassee Democrat analysis. The most recent incidents […]

Increased reports of car break-ins around Florida State University and Florida A&M University have sparked growing concerns over student safety in off-campus housing areas. As crime rates continue to climb, many students and parents are questioning whether current security measures are sufficient to protect the universities’ large off campus […]