Florida’s public universities are now navigating the aftermath of Senate Bill 266,  a bill approved in 2023 at the urging of Governor Ron DeSantis. It  prohibits all funding for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs — and the repercussions are becoming palpable. As each university administration finds itself at a […]

A number of related bills, known as the “Live Healthy Act,” were signed into law last week. Collectively the bills seek to address a myriad of issues impacting access to treatment and healthcare in Florida, including shortages in perinatal and mental health services. According to a study commissioned by the […]

The United Faculty of Florida-FAMU Chapter is awaiting a decision on its recertification status amid challenges encountered in the certification process. Despite these hurdles, the chapter remains proactive in addressing issues and is actively engaging with its members to ensure a favorable outcome. Having surpassed the renewal deadline, UFF-FAMU is […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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” […]

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 […]