The suspect who opened fire on Florida State University’s campus has been identified as 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, son of Leon County Deputy and school resource officer Jessica Ikner. In a press conference held earlier today, it was reported that Ikner is an FSU student and invoked his Fifth Amendment right […]

Tallahassee Police reported that two are dead and six were injured in a shooting that occurred on Florida State University’s campus Thursday afternoon. One suspect is currently in custody. According to The Tallahassee Democrat, around 3:30 p.m. the university told the community that”law enforcement has neutralized the threat” but […]

Gallop Franklin, a Democrat and proud graduate of Florida A&M University, represents the Big Bend in the state’s House of Representatives. District 8 is commonly referred to as the “FAMU district,” a nickname that stems from the strong connection between FAMU and past representatives who have held the seat. Franklin, […]

A bill moving through the Florida Legislature aims to position Florida A&M University at the forefront of agricultural innovation by funding a new crop research initiative to combat the decline of the state’s citrus industry. Senate Bill 178, sponsored by Sen. Darryl Rouson, D-St. Petersburg, and co-sponsored by Sen. Rosalind […]

One year ago, Governor Ron DeSantis found a way to loosen child labor laws in Florida. Fast forward to March 25, when the Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee passed a bill sponsored by Jay Collins, R-Tampa, and it won with a 5-4 vote.  The bill will eliminate certain restrictions on […]

A bill banning cell phones and other wireless devices during the entire school day, is headed to the House floor. House Bill 949, sponsored by Rep. Demi Busatta Cabrera, R-Coral Gables, would expand on a 2023 law that already restricts phone use during instructional time. The proposed legislation would prohibit […]

FAMU’s men’s basketball team, which has already lost about 75% of its production from last year’s team, is also losing its head coach. FAMU hired Patrick Crarey to be the Rattlers’ 15th men’s basketball coach; shortly thereafter, Crarey was disrespected by the Board of Trustees when they offered him a […]

Democratic lawmakers are again pushing to expand Medicaid in Florida, filing legislation extending healthcare coverage to nearly 800,000 low-income residents currently left uninsured. The proposal, House Bill 1507, and its Senate counterpart come as Florida remains one of just 10 states that have not expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care […]

Amid growing concerns over Florida’s affordable housing crisis, lawmakers have gathered to discuss House Bill 1471, a measure to provide solutions for the state’s housing challenges.  With housing costs rising and many families struggling to find affordable homes, this bill has sparked a renewed conversation about how the state can […]

U.S. officials have pushed back the ban on TikTok for government devices for another 75 days while they look more closely at potential risks. The extension was announced on April 4th, and it means that government workers cannot use or download TikTok on their work devices for at least 75 […]