Sunday, July 6, 2025
Courtesy of WCTV Scott Gowan, a decorated, veteran coach at Chiles High School, was placed on administrative leave last week for the second time this school year after a student filed a complaint against him. Gowan was cleared by the Leon County school district after bullying allegations in October by […]
Courtesy of Keytron Hill The steps of Florida A&M University’s lee Hall was painted red as rattlers pulled out their red kicks in support of HIV/AIDS during an event entitled, Kick HIV and AIDS on Friday. HIV Test Coordinator Randy Henley put together the event and admitted to wanting to […]
Courtesy of Panama Post Senate Transportation Chairman Jeff Brandes' latest proposal to drive red-light cameras out of Florida made it’s way through its first committee Friday. Senate Bill 168 was backed by the Senate Transportation Committee in a 4-3 vote along party lines, with opposition coming from local government lobbyists […]
Courtesy of Medical Daily As the Zika Virus continues to spread in the United States, there has now been one confirmed case in North Florida. Florida Governor Rick Scott has declared a health emergency for five counties as 12 Zika virus cases have been confirmed in the state. One case […]
The Florida Conference of Black Legislators held their third annual Educational Symposium at Florida A&M University Friday. The event kicked off with welcomes and introductions from Traki L. Taylor, the newly appointed dean of the College of Education, and FAMU President Elmira Mangum. Mangum addressed the audience in regards to […]
The Jim Moran Institute and Women in Business Student Organization at Florida State University will be holding their annual Women in Business conference at FSU’s Union Ballroom Friday. The purpose of the conference is to discuss essential advice necessary for women to be successful in the business industry. Ashley Jackson, […]
Courtesy of FAMU TV News The Big Bend Homeless Coalition and Kearney Center will accommodate the homeless as temperatures are expected to drop into the 30s over the next week. According to a press release, from Feb. 4-9, adult men and women will be able to report to the Kearney […]
Courtesy of Donarah Sheppard Two Florida A&M University students created the FAMU4Flint campaign in February to collect money and bottled water to be sent to Flint, Mich. in response to the recent water crisis. Chalion Belchie, a second-year sociology student, and Jasmine Plummer, a second-year nursing student, began the campaign […]
Courtesy of Khadijah Johnson FAMU Day at the Capitol ended with an unexpected visit by Florida A&M University President Elmira Mangum. Presumed to be in the nation’s Capitol for the day, Mangum surprised most by attending the Reception – the last event of the day – and spoke at length […]
Courtesy of ABC Governor Rick Scott has declared a public health emergency in four counties within the state of Florida due to the Zika virus. According to the governor’s office, Scott signed an order Wednesday to cover Miami-Dade, Lee, Hillsborough and Santa Rosa counties. Scott said the Florida Department of […]