Tuesday, July 1, 2025
A bill proposed by Florida lawmakers in February could allow voters to amend the Florida Constitution and put term limits on county commissioners and school board members. Florida Republican lawmakers Sen. Blaise Ingoglia and Rep. Michelle Salzman filed SJR 802 and HJR 679 to limit county commissioners and school board […]
Art enthusiasts in Tallahassee now have a new creative hub with the opening of the Req Room, a venue designed to celebrate all forms of artistic expression. Located near Fifth Avenue in Midtown and on the corner of North Monroe Street, the Req Room held its official grand opening on […]
A new online degree could help solve Florida’s teacher shortage, but it may be only a quick fix. The University of Florida has launched a new online bachelor’s degree in in elementary education. It was developed by the College of Education through UF Online. However, the question remains: Does this […]
Tallahassee’s beloved Railroad Square Art District may be on the brink of major changes. With the Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) rejecting a proposal to purchase the property many are wondering–what’s next? An intense CRA meeting last month which featured city commissioners, Railroad Square business owners, and community members, ended […]
The Florida Legislature has presented several proposals that will affect the state’s medicinal marijuana program. Notably, two bills —Senate Bill 1690 and House Bill 791 — have been introduced, each addressing different aspects of medicinal marijuana regulation and its effects on society. The 2017 law established comprehensive guidelines, including requirements […]
Senate Bill 150, also known as “Trooper’s Law,” will impose harsher punishments directed towards the prevention of animal abandonment. The bill was sponsored by Florida Senator Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, and his chamber unanimously approved the bill. Provided the House also approves the legislation and it is signed by the governor, […]
For families of children with autism, timely treatments and support can be a challenge. Senate Bill 112 aims to change that, offering critical funding for screenings, therapy and specialized programs that could transform lives. SB 112 also proposes a new initiative called the Early Steps Extended Option. This would enable […]
Senate Bill 1438, introduced by Senator Erin Grall from Vero Beach, stalled in the Commerce and Tourism Committee on March 17. The bill is one of many aimed at enforcing app manufacturers to create stricter laws in relation to younger demographics interacting with certain apps. This bill follows the filing […]
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 […]
When a student loses someone close to them, their world doesn’t stop. But many university grievance policies only offer academic accommodations for the death of an “immediate family” member — typically defined as a parent, sibling, spouse or child. Students say this narrow definition ignores the reality of grief, which […]