Florida state Senator Nick Diceglie, a Republican residing in Pinellas County, introduced a bill on Jan. 19 which requires a driver to put an ignition interlock device in their vehicle for one year if they refuse a breathalyzer test. The bill, also known as the Lawful Breath Test for Alcohol, […]
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Florida House debates physician-assisted suicide
House Bill 1231 gives a new meaning to taking your life into your own hands. But that’s what would happen if Florida joins the list of states and countries that permit medical aid in dying, also known as physician-assisted suicide. The Florida End of Life Options Act, introduced by Representative […]
SBI hosts Financial Literacy Week
During the week of April 10, the School of Business and Industry hosted a five-day workshop program for FAMU students and the wider community to learn about financial management and improve their financial literacy. The goal of the workshops was to develop and increase student’s minds and knowledge about money, […]
VIDEO: FAMU Day at the Capitol
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DeSantis signs six-week abortion ban
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis quietly signed the legislation earlier this week that would ban abortions after six weeks. Before the bill can be passed into law, the Florida Supreme Court must overturn the previous legislation allowing abortions up to 15 weeks. “We are proud to support life and family in […]
‘Constitutional carry’ new law of the land
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed into law House Bill 543, allowing people to purchase guns without a permit. Florida will be the 26th state that will not require citizens to take traditional classes to earn a license to carry a firearm. DeSantis said he believes it’s essential to […]
Contentious election bill moves forward
Florida election bill SPB7050 brings a number of possible changes to the elections world including new requirements for mail-in voting and for first-time voters. The 98-page bill impacts voters, voter registration groups and candidates. As far as changes for voters, the bill requires first time voters to have been issued […]
Documentary explores twin identity
Twins are often viewed as a phenomenon that many marvel over. It is estimated that 1 in 250 natural pregnancies will result in twins. There are a few sets of twins on the hills of Florida A&M University, and one set in particular has bonded together to share their experiences. […]
Gulf of Mexico a hot-bed for future hurricanes
As Floridians prepare for hurricane season this summer, attention focuses on the largest bodies of water near Florida. Just to the west of the Sunshine State, the Gulf of Mexico hugs the Panhandle and parts south. It has been an entry point for several recent hurricanes that made landfall, dating […]