Tallahassee Non-Profit Dedicated to Helping Animals and Pet Owners awarded Over 60 Thousand Dollars Be The Solution (BTS), a Tallahassee non-profit organization, has provided assistance for more than 10,000 spay and neuter surgeries in the last seven years. On September 22, BTS was granted $65,000 by the city and county […]
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Leon County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls host Public Hearing
Monday, residents filled the A&B Program Room at the LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library and delivered their concerns about the problems hindering them from economic security to Tallahassee/Leon County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls. The commission was in attendance with two goals in mind: convey policy […]
Leon County Celebrates Local Heroes
Volunteer firefighters took a bow while citizens gathered together in appreciation of their tireless efforts at the 17th Annual Fire Truck Roundup on Saturday. This event highlighted the works of individuals who volunteer their time to be first responders. County Commission Chairman, Kristen Dozier, shared words of appreciation to thank […]
World Rabies Day Educates Tallahassee Community
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Tallahassee residents were eager to learn about rabies and how to prevent it on World Rabies Day, Sept. 28. Rabies is a viral disease that is often found in wildlife animals like raccoons and foxes, but can be found among domestic animals and humans. According to the […]
Penny Sales Tax Extension on the Nov. 4th Ballet Discussed at Town Hall Meeting
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Residents discussed the Penny Sales Tax and future projects for improving the community Tuesday at a town hall meeting in Lively Café. The café was located inside of St. John’s Episcopal Church, where displays were placed around the room to showcase the projects. The theme of the […]
Leon County Schools Close for New Unofficial Holiday
A few minutes after the last school bell chimed on Thursday, October 2, a mother and her son crossed the street. She thanked the school crossing guard and said, “See you tomorrow.” Frank Walker, a Kate Sullivan Elementary School crossing guard, replied, “Oh no, you won’t.” This school year is […]
Mangum promises ‘new season’ at FAMU
Florida A&M's newest president promised to restore the university's struggling reputation and strengthen programs to ensure FAMU stays competitive. “It’s a new season because it’s a time for change and transition,” said Elmira Mangum, the university's first woman president. “It’s the beginning of a recovery and a renewal and of […]
Winners Of FAMU Run-off Student Election Are Ready To Work
Emotions ran high as the graduate attendant and freshmen class president and vice president winners were announced in Florida A&M’s run-off student election last night. “I am completely humbled and overwhelmed by all of the love, reposts, texts and calls I have received,” said Brittany Wells, FAMU’s newest graduate attendant. […]
New Grant Helps Ensure The Safety of Students
Florida A&M University began a new curriculum for freshman Student Life Skills (SLS) courses Monday. The curriculum is sponsored by a three-year researched-based grant presented by the Minority Serving Institution Community Based Organization (MSICBO) with emphasis on substance abuse education and the prevention of HIV and Hepatitis C. MSICBO collaborated […]
Chick-Fil-A To Open Soon
Chick-Fil-A’s buzz has been confirmed. The specialized chicken restaurant Florida A&M University has been waiting for will arrive October 8. Alan Bergman, general manager of Metz Culinary Management at FAMU, ensures Chick-Fil-A will bring its customers a good experience. “The expectation is that we will be perfect from day one, […]