A recent audit on the Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC) has revealed an understaffing issue. The Association of State Correctional Administrators (ASCA) initially conducted the audit to evaluate the use of force policies in Florida. The audit occurred at Columbia, Dade, Martin, Santa Rosa, Suwannee and Union Correctional Institutions. […]
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New Grocery Store Chain Draws Concern
Courtesy of Piggly Wiggly By early next year there will be a Piggly Wiggly grocery store on South Monroe Street, the grocery chain will open in the Harvey’s site. Many residents on the southside of Tallahassee are excited about the new addition because they will have little access to fresh produce, […]
The Meek-Eaton Black Archives Hosts “Friday Nights at MEBA”
Caption The Meek-Eaton Black Archives (MEBA) is now hosting a new event called “Friday Nights at MEBA.” The event is a networking social held the Friday before every Florida A&M University home football games. MeShun Vann, the communications and development coordinator at MEBA says it’s all about coming together in […]
New Ballot Proposal for Medical Marijuana
Two Florida lawmakers made a proposal to allow terminally ill patients to get medical marijuana Wednesday. Senator, Rob Bradley, (R-Fleming Island) and Representative. Matt Gaetz (R-Fort Walton Beach), held a conference to announce their proposal, which will be considered for the 2016 legislative session. Gaetz expressed that lawmakers refuse to […]
Florida Legislature announces 19-day special session
Florida Legislature leaders will plan to hold a 19-day special session this fall. House Speaker Steve Crisafulli and Senate President Andy Gardiner announced on Monday that an official special session to reconstruct the state’s 40 Senate districts would begin at noon on Oct. 19 and last until Nov. 6. […]
Indie Wednesdays Brings A New Vibe To The Hill
DJ Ferguson performs Donny Hathaway "A Song for You" The Unsigned Artist Organization (TUA) hosted its first Indie Wednesday at 7 p.m. As guests made their way to the Rattlers Den on Floroda A&M’s campus, they were greeted by a variety of artists. TUA is a group of music students […]
Award-Winning Poets Visit FAMU
Guests look on as the President of Voices Poetry Group, Justan Shin recites his poem "Metamorphosis" The Department of English and Modern Languages hosted the Young Poets Series featuring two award winning poets, Danez Smith and Yolanda Franklin, Wednesday at 7 p.m in the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication […]
A New Approach to Learning for FAMU DRS
Elected officials, executives and graduates of Florida A&M University’s Developmental Research School gathered with President Elmira Mangum and FAMU Vice President for Research Timothy Moore, Wednesday, in the school’s gymnasium to announce the launch of a new online course initiative for students. The online course initiative is set to target […]
FAMU Police Department Launches New “LiveSafe” App
Courtsey of WCTV Florida A&M University Police Department will launch a campus edition of the safety mobile app “LiveSafe.” The app will allow users to anonymously report incidents, view the location of reported crimes in their area and request safety escorts. Terence Calloway, FAMU’s chief of police, hopes that using […]
Cure Violence seek Solutions to end Gun Violence
Tallahassee Police Chief Michael DeLeo The Chicago organization, Cure Violence sat before a group of community leaders Tuesday night at Challenger Learning Center to promote its community based model addressing gun violence. Cure Violence National Director, Frank Perez and Executive Director of U.S. Programs, Lori Toscano, held a forum to discuss […]