Results from the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress show that reading scores continue to decline in Florida schools. NAEP, or the Nation’s Report Card Assessments, says reading scores have decreased to their lowest levels in two decades, raising concerns for educators and officials about the Sunshine State’s literacy crisis. […]

In January, the State Department, following an executive order from President Donald Trump, removed references to transgender, queer and intersex individuals from its official travel website, now addressing only “LGB” travelers. This action is part of a broader federal initiative to eliminate content related to gender identity across various government […]

Harry Stewart, one of the last surviving members of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen, passed away at the age of 100 in his home. The Tuskegee Airmen were the first all-African American fighter pilot squadron, serving as part of the 332 Fighter Group and the 477 Bombardment Group of the United […]

Former president of Ireland, Mary Robinson, visited the Florida State University College of Law this afternoon to discuss the rule of law in international human rights. She started by expressing her sadness about the current state of the United States. “I actually feel saddened and dismayed to be giving this […]

At Florida State University, a new acquisition for film students will become a training ground for the next generation of filmmakers. With a $4 million  purchase, FSU is transforming the former Regal Theater into ad addition to the film school. However, some may wonder if the space will still have […]

The evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI) often changes at an alarming rate. With the number of subsets of AI, there are few technological releases that have generated as much buzz, as the launch of Deep Seek AI. Developed by a relatively new tech company, Deep Seek AI promises to […]

In a significant legislative move, Florida Senator Danny Burgess’ (R-Zephyrhills) recent filing of Senate Bill 398 could mark a turning point for older adults dealing with Alzheimer’s disease and their families. The bill is designed to establish a statewide program to expand public education, resources for those affected in the […]

Florida Senate Bill 406 aims to classify knowingly making false reports of criminal offenses based on bias that fall under the classification of a hate crime, such as race, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation. People convicted under this legislation would face a minimum prison sentence of 10 months, and […]

A newly proposed bill in the Florida House aims to repeal a law requiring later start times for middle and high schools, giving school districts more flexibility to set schedules that best fit their needs. House Bill 261, filed Monday by Rep. Anne Gerwig, R-Palm Beach County, mirrors a similar […]

Pedestrian fatalities and injuries have increased alarmingly  in Leon County in recent years. According to data from the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles’ Crash Dashboard, the county saw 12 pedestrian fatalities between 2023 and 2024, which is 50% more than the eight deaths recorded in 2018 and 2019. Additionally, […]