On Thursday, Feb. 24, 2023, a significant number of Americans are facing cellular data issues nationwide. Multiple service providers such as Verizon, Cricket, and T-Mobile are experiencing service outages, but according to the 11 a.m. ‘Today Show,’ AT&T was the most affected overnight. According to AP News, the outages began […]

Zahir Furquan, a 21-year-old timber relocation engineer from Jacksonville, knows the challenges of working outdoors all too well.  “Sometimes the employer you are working for may not have a cooler on the truck for long jobs,” Furquan said. “That is a bare minimum.” Furquan’s sentiments highlight the need for better […]

Florida A&M University’s presence at the Capitol Wednesday was not merely an annual tradition, but a vital moment where the university’s student body and its stakeholders came together to celebrate FAMU’s achievements and advocate for its future.  This year’s FAMU Day at the Capitol, marked by President Larry Robinson’s passionate […]

As Florida lawmakers deliberate on the potential impact of SB 676, also known as the Food Delivery Platforms bill, the proposed legislation aims to reshape the dynamics between food delivery services and restaurants. If passed, this bill would institute a significant change by prohibiting food delivery services from placing orders […]

The Tallahassee Charter Review Committee held a meeting on Tuesday at the Renaissance Center to begin voting on the ongoing issues and debates pertaining to the city commissioners, elections, charter review dates, and additional concerns. Many citizens still had questions and comments regarding the last CRC meeting held on Feb. […]

Florida A&M University is preparing for the annual event, “FAMU Day at the Capitol,” which will take place Wednesday.  The event will begin at 10 a.m. and it will kick off with the cheer team, students, alumni and, of course,  The Marching 100. The idea behind FAMU Day at the […]

The Florida African American Task Force has been planning on creating an African American History Museum in the state. This museum will be built to showcase the contributions that Black Americans have made in Florida.  There were eight people appointed to the task force by Gov. Ron DeSantis and Senate […]

As a response to growing concerns regarding sexual misconduct in educational settings, Florida lawmakers have introduced House Bill 947, aiming to enhance sexual misconduct awareness across public K-20 institutions.  The bill holds particular significance for schools and universities in Tallahassee, including Florida A&M University where administrators and students are actively […]

Florida A&M University signed a $97.5 million 30-year loan Tuesday to finance the construction of a new 700-bed  residence hall. The funding is being provided via the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Capital Financing Program by the U.S. Department of Education. In the fourth-floor conference room of Lee Hall, President […]

On the campus of Florida A&M University lies a beacon of support and sustenance: the FAMU Food Pantry. Founded 15 years ago out of concern for students’ nourishment, this dynamic resource has grown from a small closet into a cornerstone of student well-being.    From alleviating the financial strain of rising […]