The political action committee Forward Florida, which supported Andrew Gillum’s 2018 campaign for governor of Florida and paid for his legal costs related to an FBI investigation and other transgressions, has been disbanded. Cynthia Stafford, a Democratic politician from Miami, said she could see the handwriting on the wall as […]
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FAMU’s 2023 annual all major & career internship expo
Earlier today, FAMU’s Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC) hosted its annual all majors career and internship expo, where hundreds of students showed up in hopes of landing a job or internship. There were representatives from a wide variety of companies for students to interact and connect with. A number […]
Bills upgrade penalties for harassing phone calls
Lawmakers in Florida are considering a bill that would revise prohibitions on telephone calls made for certain purposes and increase the classification of certain offenses involving telephone calls. According to the Florida Senate website, it states that House Bill 67 — known as “Obscene or Harassing Telephone Calls” — ensures […]
Kearney Center at full capacity this winter
Over the past six weeks, intense cold fronts have held Tallahassee’s homeless individuals by ear. They struggle to find warmth as they layer themselves with thick blankets and warm jackets, hoping simply to survive. Averaging 300 a night, The Kearney Center has been the melting pot for those seeking a […]
Low enrollment a major factor in the decrease in funds for SGA
Last night’s senate meeting lasted more than three-and-a-half hours. Many topics ranging from new initiatives to questions about budgeting were discussed and a number of bills were either passed, tabled, or rejected. For a large portion of the meeting, questions surrounding university funding were discussed. The revenue for SGA to […]
Spring 2023 JCPenney Suit-Up
The rainy weather did not stop students from coming out to the annual JCPenney Suit – Up event. JCPenney Suit Up is geared around preparing students for the upcoming career and internship expo. This event took place, Sunday, from 5-8 p.m., at the Governor Square mall. During the fall 2022 […]
Grant helps TCC expand nursing program
Tallahassee Community College has received a $1 million grant to help combat the region’s nursing shortage. On Jan. 5, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made an announcement that he would be allocating $79 million for nursing education programs in Florida. According to the Florida Department of Education, the mega grant is […]
Florida Shines offers many resources
For FAMU students searching for answers to questions about classes and graduation, they may not have to look much further. Students, though maybe not aware, can benefit from Florida Shines. Their website offers a plethora of resources to assist college students throughout their journey. Florida Shines is a program […]
Medical marijuana outlets proliferating in Leon County
It seems that Tallahassee is turning over a new leaf for the medical marijuana industry. More than 10 independent medical marijuana companies operate within Tallahassee, with multiple locations throughout Leon County. The number of businesses is still growing, and the presence of various medical marijuana firms are having an impact […]
Rattlers respond with enthusiasm to VP Harris
Roughly seven months ago, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade, putting American women’s reproductive rights in the hands of individual state governments. In the midst of an ongoing battle for women’s reproductive rights, Vice President Kamala Harris co-hosted a pro-choice event at The Moon in Tallahassee Sunday with […]