Businesses that rely on imported goods, such as beauty supply stores, custom T-shirt shops and tattoo parlors, face potential financial strains due to increased tariffs on foreign products. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on countries including China, Japan, Mexico and Canada, raising concerns for small business owners who depend on […]

As Florida’s 2026 gubernatorial race looms, speculation continues over whether Casey DeSantis, the wife of Gov. Ron DeSantis will enter the race.  She was once considered a strong potential candidate.  However, recent polling suggests a shift in the Republican field. Byron Donalds, a Republican congressman from Naples, has gained national […]

The picturesque canopy trees lining Old Bainbridge Road are a hallmark of Tallahassee’s charm. Yet, for pedestrians, the road poses significant risks due to its lack of continuous sidewalks. Residents and community members are speaking out, emphasizing the urgent need for safer walking routes. Luisa Miller, a longtime resident of […]

The 55th Student Senate held its ninth session of the spring semester, in the senate chambers presenting four new bills. During committee reports, Judicial and Rules Chairwoman Nissa Phillip shared that the Elections Reform Committee will begin meeting to assess the success of the spring campaign season.  This committee is […]

The Florida House of Representatives’ Criminal Justice Subcommittee met Wednesday afternoon to vote on 16 bills. The bills ranged from the safety of students to mental health and the regulation of unmanned aircraft such as drones. Representative Brad Yeager (R-Pasco) presented the second bill of the meeting, HB 1403. Filed […]

In the wake of Florida’s 2024 general election, a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at legalizing recreational marijuana fell short of the necessary votes. Despite significant support —gathering 55.9% of the vote —Amendment 3 failed to meet the 60% threshold required for passage, signaling a major setback for proponents of adult-use […]

In a major shift, Walmart is cutting back many of its programs that had been established for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). The move comes among more and more companies rethinking and even scrapping such programs.  The world’s largest retailer confirmed the changes last month. It marks a significant retreat […]

For parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ensuring their child’s educational needs are met often presents significant challenges on school campuses. Despite their goal to provide guidance and ease in their children’s lives, navigating support systems can be daunting.  According to the National Institute of Mental Health, autism […]

As the 2025 Florida Legislative Session gets started, a lot of important decisions are being made in Tallahassee that could affect everyone in Florida. While Governor Ron DeSantis is still a key player, there’s been a bit of tension between him and other lawmakers. This year’s session covers a lot […]

Tallahassee, Florida’s state capital, has always had a strong political presence, but recently, there’s been a big change in the way things are going down. More and more, we’re seeing young people stepping up and taking the reins in local government and community programs. This shift is really changing the […]