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FAMU to use Advising Day for recruiting TCC students

The annual Florida A&M University Advising Day is set to take place on Wednesday, Feb.18, in the Tallahassee Community College Student Union Ballroom from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. FAMU Advising Day is constructed to send FAMU representatives and faculty advisors to meet with students at TCC to showcase all […]

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New mural to debut on Gaines St.

The Gaines St. community will come together through art. From Feb. 7, through Feb. 28, the “I AM Gaines” mural will be painted. This was a collaboration with the Department of Arts Education, Opening Performing Arts, and the City of Tallahassee. The “I AM Gaines St.” mural will feature stylized […]

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Sidewalk Connectivity Increases along Flipper St.

The City of Tallahassee could pay up to $150 thousand dollars to property owners on the west side of Flipper St. due to the installation of sidewalks. Construction on Flipper St. is all set to go after a successful neighborhood meeting held Tuesday. This project is expected to begin in […]

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House Panel Plans to Close S.C. State

Questions regarding South Carolina State University’s financial abilities have led to a House proposal that could temporarily close the Historically Black College and University for two years. South Carolina State University could be temporarily closed for 2 years. Recently, there has been questions in regards to SCSU’s financial abilities from […]

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Senator Files for Marijuana Legalization

Republican State Sen. Jeff Brandes (R), District 22, filed a bill to legalize medical marijuana. The legislation would allow people suffering from serious illnesses, such as cancer, AIDS, or Parkinson’s Disease to get certification from a physician to obtain and use the medical marijuana. Last November, an amendment was presented […]

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FAMU and FSU College of Engineering School Receives a Grant

As part of a significant effort to support student projects in science and technology, Northrop Grumman awarded Florida A&M University-Florida State University College of Engineering a $50,000 grant. Northrop Grumman is an American mega-corporation who specializes in global aerospace and defense technology. As of 2010, the company was the fourth-largest […]

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Tallahassee Airport begins direct flights to South Florida

Tallahassee Regional Airport has began to offer direct flights to Fort Lauderdale Airport. The flights are conducted by Silver Airways and gives the Tallahassee community more options with air travel. This upgrade was the first in a series of upgrades that Tallahassee Regional Airport hopes to make in the near […]

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Law Enforcement Issues Warning: Lock up cars

Florida A and M Universities parking garage has experienced a trend of vehicle break ins in the past few months.  This type of crime is trending because it is a convenient crime because criminals take advantage of doors that are left open by their owners. This issue has raised  concern […]

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Leon County Sheriff’s Office opens Citizen’s Academy

The Leon County Sheriff's Office is urging citizens to sign up to be a part of the 32nd class of its Citizen's Academy. The Leon County Sheriff's Office Citizen's Academy is designed to promote understanding between the Sheriff's Office and the citizens of Leon County. Lt. Nancy Burns, an […]

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New Restaurant in Cascades Park

Old Electric Building Photo By: Rayne Rudder The City of Tallahassee is investing $1.3 million to renovate a 94-year-old deteriorated electric building that is located in Cascades park. The electric building will become a restaurant named The Edison. The restaurant will have a“historic feel with a modern twist,” owner Adam […]