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New Amazon fulfillment center employs more than 1,000

Amazon operates numerous fulfillment centers across the United States and around the world to efficiently manage and ship products to customers. These centers are an essential part of Amazon’s logistics and distribution network. Amazon fulfillment centers are typically large warehouses where products are stored, picked, packed and shipped to customers. […]

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School of the Environment tackles climate change

In an era marked by environmental challenges, students at Florida A&M University strive to expand their knowledge on the importance of climate change and the significance of environmental sustainability. FAMU’s School of the Environment takes on the initiative to engage its students academically and hands-on, leading the future of advocates […]

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TPD arrests woman at 3 a.m. on voter fraud charge

A 69-year-old Tallahassee resident has been charged with felony voter fraud following Gov. Ron DeSantis’ launch of the Office of Election Crime and Security, an agency created under DeSantis’ administration intended to investigate election law violations. The elderly woman, Marsha Ervin, was asleep in her home when police knocked at […]

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TPD cracking down on noise complaints

Some bar-goers, a local school and a church are currently in conflict regarding crowds and noise levels in Tallahassee. Changes were made to Tallahassee’s noise ordinance in March. According to the Tallahassee City Commissioner, it is unlawful to allow noise disturbances and amplified music from urban core areas between 2 […]

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Transgender bathroom bill stirs emotions

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has been pushing the Legislature to produce bills that correspond with his campaign talking points. Even legislation regarding public restrooms. HB 1521, called the “transgender bathroom bill” by some and also known as the “Safety in Private Spaces Act,” was approved earlier this year by Florida […]

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UAW strike has impact locally

If you’re in the market for a new car, you might have to shell out more money in the coming months. The United Auto Workers strike is likely to impact consumers in Tallahassee. More than a week into its targeted strike at the three established U.S. car companies, the United […]

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A decision awaits in Florida’s redistricting trial. Here’s what you need to know.

Final arguments ended Tuesday, in a federal trial involving the administration of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, alleging that the 2024 Republican presidential contender deliberately redrew a North Florida district to intentionally eliminate a Black-majority district. “The evidence will show Governor DeSantis went into the 2022 congressional redistricting with one overriding […]

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Rising food prices require touch choices

The price of most food items has increased dramatically since the beginning of the pandemic, and many college students are now finding it difficult to afford groceries. According to the Department of Agriculture, food prices are set to go up 5.8% in 2023, and the average college student will spend […]

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SB 30 aims to promote boating safety

Boating is often regarded as an adventure on the open water. It offers a sense of freedom, relaxation, or even escape from everyone and everything in everyday life. However, both boat owners and non-boat owners know that the joys of boating come with specific responsibilities that mainly pertain to the […]