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Presidential pardons restore hope

In a historic and transformative move, several individuals across the nation have been granted presidential pardons, marking a significant step forward for those whose past convictions have often created lifelong barriers. For many in Florida, particularly in Tallahassee, these pardons bring renewed hope and an opportunity to rebuild their lives. […]

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SACHS Media captures state award

Imagine being hailed as “two degrees of separation from everyone.” Literally “everyone.” That’s how  SACHS Media founder and chairman Ron Sachs is described on the company’s website. SACHS Media has recently been awarded the 2024 Agency of The Year by the Florida Public Relations Associations.  SACHS Media is a company […]

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Mixed outcomes for abortion rights

Voters in Missouri overturned one of the nation’s strictest abortion bans on Nov. 5, delivering a major win for abortion rights advocates. However, efforts to expand protections fell short in Florida, Nebraska and South Dakota, leaving restrictions intact in those states. Missouri’s constitutional amendment allows abortion up to fetal viability, […]

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Florida takes on squatters

Squatting has become a thing across the country. All over social media, there are property owners who would have to forcefully remove settlers from their homes, having to fight them to leave property that they have no rights to. And this can be a major headache for property owners. It […]

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Trump may dismantle the Department of Education

Education is very important in our country, and there are people who agree to disagree with this statement. President-elect Donald Trump said that he would be getting rid of the Department of Education, as outlined in Project 2025.  According to nea.org, “Public education isn’t spared. Project 2025 promises to dismantle […]

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New kids in town: Legislature appoints new leaders

On Tuesday, the bicameral Florida Legislature officially swore in its Republican leadership and 26 new members into office.  Senate President Ben Albritton, a 57-year-old citrus farmer representing Wauchula, and House Speaker Daniel Perez, a 37-year-old lawyer representing Miami, began their roles during their respective post-election organization sessions, where they thanked […]

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College of Education receives $500,000 grant

Florida A&M University’s College of Education has received a $500,000 grant from the Florida Department of Education to provide future educators with resources to reduce the state’s teacher shortage.  In 2022, the Florida Education Association reported that there was a total of 10,771 advertised vacancies in Florida schools. The FEA […]

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Are drone operators obeying the law?

Although drone operating is legal in Florida, their use continues to raise concerns when it comes to privacy as drones are constantly being used for recreational purposes, the government, and commercial purposes. This has caused many to express their concerns about drones flying over their private homes without their consent.  […]

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Student Senate passes old bills

The Florida A&M University 54th Student Senate met on Monday to continue the review of  three bills as well as to review two new bills for the first time. On Sunday, the Student Senate advertised four vacant positions within the Organization and Finance Committee available to freshman, sophomore, senior, and […]