On Sunday, students from both Florida A&M University and Florida State University gathered at the Leon County Civic Center for the second annual State of The Student Summit. Orchestrated by both FAMU and FSU student Government Association, the purpose of the summit was to bring together an ethnically diverse compilation […]
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On The Chopping Block
After months of speculation, President James Ammons dropped the news on Monday: about 200 employees will be laid off at the end of June and 22 academic programs will be cut as part of a major restructuring proposal to deal with the current money crunch. The layoff will mostly affect […]
FAMU Gives $1.5M in Scholarships to Florida Students
Life got a little better for some of the state of Florida’s best and brightest students as Florida A&M University President James H. Ammons awarded more than $1.5 million in scholarships during its fourth annual President’s Tour: FAMU Up Close and Personal. During his seven-city tour, Ammons visited The Villages, […]
Legislators Want to Split Florida Courts
The Florida Supreme Court may be split into two entities under legislation being proposed during the 2011 Session. The decision has called much attention to the state Supreme Court. House Joint Resolution 7111 sponsored by Rep. Eric Eisnaugle (R-Orlando), would split the state Supreme Court into different branches: one to […]
Lawmakers Consider Bills to Relax Gun Rules
Laws that could change Florida’s gun laws are being considered in the 2011 Legislative Session. Senate Bill 234 and the complementary House Bill 517 would allow citizens with concealed gun licenses to carry them openly. SB 234 would allow gun-licensed individuals to possess guns inside elementary and secondary […]
Senate Slashes $1B from Health Budget
The Senate has made a proposal to cut a total of $1 billion from Florida’s Health and Human Services programs. The cuts are expected to hurt hospitals and leave many people in the community without necessary funds for health care. This proposal will cut a slew funding from core programs […]
Gov. Scott Appoints Surgeon Gen. and Top Health Executive for Florida
On Monday, Gov. Rick Scott named Florida’s new surgeon general and the secretary for the Agency for Health Care Administration. Dr. Frank Farmer, 69, will serve as the Florida Surgeon General, which is also the secretary for the state Department of Health. He works in Ormond Beach as an internist […]
Protesters ‘Fight Back’ against Controversial Bills
A small crowd gathered in Kleman Plaza in downtown Tallahassee on Friday evening, rallying against some controversial bills being considered during the 2011 Legislative Session. The rally, “Fight Back Florida,” was realized after its organizers shunned proposed state legislation that they believe is an attack on the working class, students […]
Gov. Scott Mandates Drug Tests for State Workers
On Tuesday, Gov. Rick Scott issued a controversial drug test mandate for new state hires while existing state employees will be randomly tested. This comes after Sen. Paula Dockery R-Lakeland introduced a bill requiring all cash assistance welfare recipients over 18 to pass drug tests. Officials say it could affect […]
FAMU and FSU co-host second annual ‘State of the Student’ Summit
Florida A&M University (FAMU) and Florida State University (FSU) are co-hosting the second annual State of the Student Summit scheduled for Sunday, March 27, at the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center. Seven-time GRAMMY award-winning gospel singer Kirk Franklin, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, environmental activist Van Jones, Executive Director of Communications […]