Major changes could be on the horizon at Leon County’s John G. Riley Elementary School. With the school operating at 102% capacity, Leon County Schools is considering a change to the school zone for the 2025-26 school year.    The district took to Facebook last Monday to announce their proposal to […]

Malachi Thompson understands what it means to start over. Released from prison in 2023, he’s working to rebuild his life.  “I want to earn my degree in sports medicine,” he said. “But with barely any work experience and no way to afford college, I honestly don’t know if it is […]

Florida Senate Bill 546, currently under consideration, would allow medical marijuana patients to grow two cannabis plants at home, an initiative that has stirred up both excitement and concern.   While some patients and dispensary workers welcome the idea of homegrown marijuana, others argue it may not be as easy […]

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed a plan to protect Floridians’ right to boat, according to a press release from his office earlier this month. The plan, called the “Boater Freedom Initiative,” aims to end the ban on boats that use certain types of fuel and prevent random vessel inspections […]

Earlier this month, the Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee discussed the possibility of filing Senate Bill 80, the State Park Preservation Act.  The bill was introduced by Florida Senator Gayle Harrell, with the aim of preserving Florida’s state parks by prohibiting the development of recreational facilities on park grounds. […]

House Bill 19, also known as “Victims of Domestic Violence and Dating Violence,” was introduced in the Florida House of Representatives on Dec. 6, 2024. The bill aims to enhance support for victims of domestic and dating violence by establishing the HAVEN Coordinating Council within the Florida Department of […]

On February 10, Republican Senator Blaise Ingoglia filed Senate Bill 562, which seeks to prohibit using artificial intelligence (AI) for detecting firearms in public places. The proposed legislation aims to prevent AI technology, including its integration with cameras and recording devices, from being utilized to identify individuals carrying firearms in […]

A protest took place on Presidents’ Day at Florida’s Capitol in support of the 50501 movement that is sweeping the nation. The event was sponsored by multiple organizations in the Tallahassee community, including the Tallahassee Community Action Committee (TCAC), Food not Bombs (FNB), Rising Voices Collective (RVC), Students for a […]

The Department of Education warned institutions that receive federal funds to end D.E.I programs or face potential investigations that could lead to the loss of funds. In a press release from Saturday, the Department of Education stated it had sent a “Dear Colleague” letter to institutions that get federal funds […]

After the resignation of former President Larry Robinson and the input of Interim President Timothy Beard, the Board of Trustees (BOT) and the Myers McRae search committee continue the hunt for a permanent president.  According to BOT member Deveron Gibbon, Interim President Beard is unable to apply […]