Leon County has started putting up signs asking people not to give money to panhandlers on the street. Eleven locations across the Tallahassee region will each have 22 signs out, according to a Leon County official. County commissioners voted to enact the signage and seven other steps, including proposed ordinances […]

Determined to create change, Eyana Dixon partnered with Florida A&M’s Title Nine department as one of their newest campus ambassadors. Dixon created an initiative to ensure that students and staff know what sexual misconduct is and how it can be handled. Dixon, a former track athlete at FAMU, as well as […]

A state judge ruled that Florida’s congressional redistricting plan proposed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is unconstitutional and cannot be used for any future elections because it makes it harder for Black voters in North Florida to select the representative they prefer. According to Circuit Judge J. Lee Marsh, the […]

Seminole Grand, a popular housing option for students in Tallahassee, recently rebranded, changing their name to ReNew in October. The apartment complex, providing more than 1,500 beds, announced the new change on Instagram. Multi-Housing News reported over the summer that The Collier Cos. sold Seminole Grand to FPA Multifamily for […]

Abortion has been a widely debated topic across the country since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade 18 months ago. Multiple states have proceeded with either banning abortion completely or limiting the procedure, which is what lawmakers in Florida have done by enacting a 6-week ban. This decision has not gone without […]

The annual homecoming celebration at Florida A&M University is a time of festivities and reunions, but it also brings to light some concerning issues related to the city’s club scene. In recent years, the combination of FAMU’s homecoming and the vibrant nightlife has raised serious safety concerns. During homecoming week, […]

Florida is making determined strides to confront its escalating mental health crisis head-on. As Senate Bill 164 moves through the legislative processes, it promises transformation, offering a glimmer of hope to countless individuals struggling with mental illness. SB 164 addresses the urgent workforce shortage among mental health professionals, a significant […]

In early September, Florida A&M University President Larry Robinson released letters announcing a performance-based wage increase for eligible faculty, administrators and staff. “It gives me great pleasure to announce that special funding has been set aside to provide a recurring 3 percent performance-based wage increase, effective August 18, 2023, for […]

Israel’s attacks on Hamas have prompted some college students to support Palestinians, which has made the Florida government push back against students who speak out about what they see as injustices taking place in the Middle East. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has been adamant in his opposition to university students […]

The annual Health and Beauty Expo is one of the many events Florida A&M hosts during Homecoming Week. The expo encourages professionals, experts, and businesses from the health and beauty industry to showcase products, services and information related to health, wellness and beauty. The expo included hair and skincare companies […]