Lawmakers in Florida have voted to move forward with a bill that would  ban pride flags from government buildings and university campuses.  House Bill 901 states that, “a government entity may not erect or display a flag that represents a political viewpoint, but not limited to a politically partisan, racial, […]

Just two weeks after FAMU star bowler, Shamoria Johnson, was dismissed from the team, her former teammate stepped up to dismiss Johnson’s claims. According to HBCUBUZZ, Eva Holmes, one of the remaining teammates, released a statement on her Instagram that while some events have been told, that is not the […]

In a bold move to prioritize education funding, the Florida House unveiled its proposal that could significantly boost funding for K-12 education and higher education institutions across the state, referred to as SB 2502 and HB 5003. This general bill, proposed by the Appropriations Committee and championed by state Representative […]

In a move aimed at tightening regulations surrounding hemp products, the Florida House has taken up House Bill 1613: Hemp. The bill was added to this session’s agenda by the Agriculture, Conservation & Resiliency Subcommittee, and it seeks to enforce various restrictions to ensure compliance with state law and to […]

Promoting good mental health and a positive environment can be key to student success. In a significant move toward prioritizing the well-being of children in the state, the Florida Senate is considering Senate Bill 1340, aimed at establishing coordinated systems of care in the state’s public schools. The bill, which […]

Florida House Bill 0919 would require political advertisements to include a specified disclaimer, telling viewers that artificial intelligence had been used to create the ad. Those who fail to include a disclaimer will be subject to civil penalties. The bill also authorizes any person to file a complaint. In this […]

Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University has launched a new form of networking for both undergraduate students and alums. FAMU Connect is a new space where graduates and undergraduates can stay in touch and network while cultivating culture. Students and alums can sign up for famuconnect.com through LinkedIn, Gmail, or Facebook. […]

The annual Harambee festival is quickly approaching with attendees anticipating what this year’s event has in store. The event, hosted by Florida A&M University, is a cultural festival that showcases Black artists, storytellers and businesses in honor of Black History Month. The all-day affair celebrates African culture, music and art […]

State Senator Geraldine Thompson and Representative LaVon Bracy Davis teamed up to file the second Voting Rights Act bill — the Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Florida Voting Rights Act (SB 1522/HB 1035)  — in the state of Florida.  They also hosted Wednesday’s “Mass Voting Rights Rally,” attended by […]

Florida A&M University has had quite the parking experience for some time, but with the population of students increasing every semester, parking gets more scarce on the university’s campus.  The most considerable parking lot available for students is the parking lot garage on Wahnish Way. Although it is designed for […]