Donald Trump was targeted on Sunday in what appears to be a second assassination attempt. In a press conference on Monday, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Marklenzy Lapointe, announced that the suspect, Ryan Wesley Routh, had been “charged with firearms offenses related to an incident that occurred […]
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State’s voters will decide on Amendment 3
Legalizing marijuana has become a popular thing in manystates. In this upcoming election, one of the main amendments being voted on is the legalization of marijuana in Florida. On the ballot, Amendment 3, the Marijuana Legalization Initiative, is being voted on November 5. In 2016 Florida voted to make medical […]
City reviews new budget plan
Tallahassee city commissioners listened Wednesday to a presentation by Robert Wigen, director of resource management. He outlined the city’s new millage rate, a new health care contract with CHSP, Blue Cross & Blue Shield, and amendments for recent grant revenues. The budget director proposed two public hearings on the fiscal […]
2024 VMAs mark 40th anniversary with nostalgic performances and record-breaking wins
The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards took place on Wednesday in New York, where the show served as the 40th anniversary of the cultural event. Rapper Eminem opened the show with a performance of his songs, “Houdini” and “Somebody Save Me,”with a crowd of people dressed up like his “Slim […]
Lawmakers, public-sector unions at odds
In the late 1800s in New York City, the Central Labor Union sought to introduce a radical concept to capitalism: community over rugged individualism. On Sept. 5, 1882, the first Labor Day was created to celebrate the spirit of the working class and organize across trades. Despite the annual festivities […]
Why Florida isn’t an open carry state
Florida, recognized for its strong gun culture, upholds a ban on the open carrying of firearms, which contrasts with the trend in other states that have relaxed their open carry laws. With several states around the country adopting open carry laws, this has kept Florida in another league. Despite Florida’s […]
Proposed gas station stirs controversy
Much to the dismay of nearby residents, the intersection of Welaunee Boulevard and Dempsey Mayo Road may soon house a brand-new Circle K gas station. Approximately 12 neighbors voiced their concerns during the August 21 Tallahassee City Commission meeting. Many homeowners in the canopy neighborhood worry that a gas station […]
Will Florida approve recreational pot?
As Florida voters prepare to decide on Amendment 3 in the November election, the proposal to legalize recreational marijuana has sparked a heated and multifaceted debate across the state. Amendment 3 seeks to permit adults 21 and over to possess up to three ounces of marijuana and grow up to […]
Book bans lead to lawsuits
As the controversy over Florida’s book bans escalates, major publishers are taking legal action against the state, filing lawsuits over what they argue are unconstitutional restrictions enforced by House Bill 1069. The lawsuits underline a crucial turning point in the broader debate over educational content and freedom of expression in […]
Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan dies at the age of 33
Rapper Rich Homie Quan died at the age of 33 on Thursday, September 5. Fulton County Medical Examiner Jimmy Snadler confirmed to AP on Tuesday that Quan was taken to the hospital, where he later died after being found “unresponsive” on the sofa by his girlfriend. According to Sadler, he […]