The United Faculty of Florida-FAMU Chapter is grappling with obstacles in its efforts for chapter certification renewal, raising concerns about adherence to labor union guidelines amidst broader pressures on union activities statewide. As a labor union representing faculty members, UFF-FAMU is obligated to apply for renewal certification annually, subject to […]

Florida House members are currently working to improve HIV/AIDS prevention through House Bill 159 and its partner bill in the Senate, 1320, also known as the HIV Infection Prevention Drugs 2024. The bills aim to provide pharmacists authorization to screen for HIV exposure as well as order and dispense infection-prevention […]

In recent years, dozens of toddlers in Florida and other states have lost their lives due to extreme temperatures after being left unattended in a vehicle.  House Bill 591, introduced in November, designates the month of April as Hot Car Death Prevention Month. This bill will help to sponsor events […]

The Miss FAMU race has been the talk of the campus, with students buzzing about recent developments that have left many curious and intrigued. The competition, which aims to showcase the talent, intelligence and poise of FAMU’s finest young women, took an unexpected turn when two contestants — Edwina Fleuridor […]

FAMU recently hosted its annual Black History Month Conversation, featuring alumnus and founder of the renowned fashion brand Fear of God, Jerry Lorenzo. The event took place on Tuesday, February 20, at the Lee Hall auditorium, drawing a large crowd of eager FAMU students. Dr. Shawnta Friday-Stroud, Dean of the […]

On Thursday, Feb. 24, 2023, a significant number of Americans are facing cellular data issues nationwide. Multiple service providers such as Verizon, Cricket, and T-Mobile are experiencing service outages, but according to the 11 a.m. ‘Today Show,’ AT&T was the most affected overnight. According to AP News, the outages began […]

Zahir Furquan, a 21-year-old timber relocation engineer from Jacksonville, knows the challenges of working outdoors all too well.  “Sometimes the employer you are working for may not have a cooler on the truck for long jobs,” Furquan said. “That is a bare minimum.” Furquan’s sentiments highlight the need for better […]

Florida A&M University’s presence at the Capitol Wednesday was not merely an annual tradition, but a vital moment where the university’s student body and its stakeholders came together to celebrate FAMU’s achievements and advocate for its future.  This year’s FAMU Day at the Capitol, marked by President Larry Robinson’s passionate […]

As Florida lawmakers deliberate on the potential impact of SB 676, also known as the Food Delivery Platforms bill, the proposed legislation aims to reshape the dynamics between food delivery services and restaurants. If passed, this bill would institute a significant change by prohibiting food delivery services from placing orders […]

The Tallahassee Charter Review Committee held a meeting on Tuesday at the Renaissance Center to begin voting on the ongoing issues and debates pertaining to the city commissioners, elections, charter review dates, and additional concerns. Many citizens still had questions and comments regarding the last CRC meeting held on Feb. […]