On Friday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed bills designed to make it harder for undocumented immigrants to live in the state, possibly deterring them from coming to the state of Florida. The rules enlisted within these bills include driving without a license, “Non-official ID cards” bumping up certain criminal penalties. […]
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Student drivers wary of Tallahassee streets
Tallahassee presents itself as a city of contradictions when it comes to road safety. Despite its familial nature, a veil of uncertainty covers the streets, leaving student drivers to question their safety behind the wheel. From navigating treacherous pothole-ridden roads to encountering the alarming specter of drunk driving incidents, Tallahassee’s […]
Update: Investigation ends with no impeachment
The protracted twists and turns involving a possible impeachment trial for the student body president-elect and her vice president, has taken an unexpected turn. And it appears the case has come to a close. In a previous article, it was reported that an alleged falsified document submitted by the Student […]
Brooksville to host Rattler Solar Center
Florida A&M University is partnering with Duke Energy to build the Rattler Solar Center in Brooksville, located in Hernando County. FAMU received the land in 2015 from the United States Department of Agriculture. The federal government transferred 3,860 acres, the largest transfer of land for any HBCU land grant institution. […]
Florida grapples with defining ‘life’
Lawmakers in Washington left In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) regulations up to the states, leading to controversy on defining life. In Florida, House Bill 651, originally filed by Jenna Persons-Mulicka, died in its second calendar reading during the 2024 legislative session. The bill sought to revise the definition of the term “survivors” […]
Teacher shortages are an ongoing issue in Florida
Among the many challenges post-COVID-19 is a depleted educational system. Many school districts in Florida are confronting a growing teacher shortage. The Florida Department of Education reports that the following areas in the 2023-24 school year are in high demand: Exceptional Student Education (ESE), English, Science-General, English for Speakers of […]
VIDEO: Pre-teens in Florida banned from social media
SGA impeachment vote in limbo
As time passes, more details about the impeachment case involving the next Student Government Association president and vice president have emerged. In an attempt to hold a fair trial, a bill was passed in the Student Senate stating that only a one-third vote was necessary for the impeachment to go […]
New Amazon facility impacts neighborhood
On the northeastern edge of Leon County, among the cozy neighborhoods and busy streets, stands the towering Amazon Fulfillment Center at 2635 Vineland Drive. The huge, 630,000-square-foot structure promised easy shopping for online buyers and job opportunities for locals. But behind its fancy look, there was a growing problem that […]
Students wary as presidential election looms
Election season is upon us — Florida’s presidential primary took place last week — and many students are drained and nervous about the possible results for the 2024 presidential election. It looks like there will be another matchup between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Students are getting flashback memories from […]