A key component of public health is having access to nutritious, inexpensive food. In response, a Florida lawmaker has filed SB 112, the Healthy Food Financing Initiative Program, which aims to relieve food deserts, enhance public health, and support regional economies. SB 112 is sponsored by Senator Shevrin D. Jones, […]

The world of finance is a fast-moving and competitive arena where standing out from other players requires a unique combination of strategy, dedication and a deep understanding of the markets. Florida A&M University transfer student Jaeden Patterson, a fourth-year business administration major, recently demonstrated all of these qualities, emerging in […]

Tallahassee is home to a Children’s Advocacy Center that serves all eight counties in the Big Bend region. The center offers therapeutic counseling and medical services to child victims and has been in operation since 2017 under the authority of the Children’s Home Society. But now, that center is at […]

ROTC cadets at Florida A&M University and Florida State University conducted their annual fall field training exercises last weekend at the city’s water treatment facility. Three days of training were spent working on various mission-essential tasks in a field environment. The cadets were preparing for advanced camp, which will be […]

The senate meeting on Monday began 20 minutes late due to the quorum not being met at 6 p.m. Despite the late start, confusion and frustration quickly ignited the room in light of troubling revelations regarding the usage of the Florida A&M Student Government Association funds. An internal investigation conducted […]

To raise money for students, family members or alumni who are currently battling or have previously battled breast cancer, the FAMU chapter of The National Society of Black Women in Medicine, Inc. is sponsoring a fundraiser in the Coleman Library’s second-floor foyer. NSBWM members organized an event called “Ribbons for Healing,” […]

Diabetes Awareness Month is in November, a critical month on the healthcare calendar. High blood-sugar levels are a symptom of diabetes, a chronic metabolic disease. It is a rising worldwide health issue affecting millions of individuals. Diabetes Awareness Month is not a time to celebrate, but it is a time […]

Home insurance in Florida has nearly doubled in the last few years, according to National Public Radio. According to Business Insurance Mag, Florida has had the most significant increase in the cost of premiums across the nation. Premiums in the Sunshine State have risen at least 35%. Home insurance can […]

Nearly 200 registered participants gathered Sunday afternoon in Cascades Park for Alzheimer’s awareness month. To raise awareness of the disease, local businesses and national sponsors hosted tables and donated to the cause. The height of the event was the walk. Guests painted Cascades Park in purple shirts to signify their […]

Nightlife in college towns often involves attending club and house party events, creating memorable experiences for students. While the focus is on fun, questions arise regarding security checks and their potential correlation with shooting incidents in Tallahassee. Roxanne James, a second-year business administration student at FAMU, says security checks are […]