Sunday, July 20, 2025
Retirees and beneficiaries may see changes in the way their cost-of-living retirement benefits are calculated. Republican Representative Demi Busatta Cabrera sponsored House Bill 151, which seeks to make adjustments to the amounts specific retirees and beneficiaries receive. Under the bill residents who have never received any adjustments will have an […]
The anticipation of homecoming runs high on the campus of Florida A&M University in the month of October. With alumni and others flocking to Tallahassee from near and far, many students are concerned about the traffic that comes with the crowds. According to WTXL, in 2019 pre-COVID, FAMU’s homecoming brought in […]
The FAMU Box Office’s distribution of student tickets was anything but smooth this past week, according to FAMU students. Ticketmaster opened student tickets to the homecoming football game on Oct. 19. Students were instructed to log on to FAMU Ticketmaster and add their free student tickets to their phones. An email […]
You may think pit bulls and other breeds are dangerous, but Florida lawmakers don’t agree. Earlier this year both chambers of the Legislature approved House Bill 941, which says that local governments and public housing units cannot ban certain dogs that some may regard as dangerous because of their breed, […]
In the wake of the book bans enforced in Florida’s public schools in 2022, over 1,406 titles have been removed from classroom and library shelves, sending waves of concerns through communities, particularly in Leon County. Students, parents and teachers are growing increasingly anxious, fearing that their schools may be next […]
In a move that has drawn both praise and criticism, Florida A&M University’s Board of Trustees earlier this month voted to extend the contract of President Larry Robinson and grant him an 18 percent bonus. The decision has ignited discussions about the university’s leadership and financial priorities. Robinson, who has […]
Nurses are the backbone of not just the medical field as a whole but for many communities as well. To some they are more than just a health care worker but a family member or friend. They are the people who constantly put others first but also suffer a great […]
The anticipation for homecoming season runs high around the beginning of October at Florida A&M University. At the first feeling of brisk weather in Tallahassee, the expectancy begins for the renowned tradition celebrated by students and alumni alike. With much excitement and anticipation comes many other side effects. In the […]
The fight against the COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing, and one of the most hopeful advances is the discovery of a new COVID-19 vaccination. For the fall/winter season 2023-24, the globe has received an upgraded COVID vaccination. The Food and Drug Administration approved the modified Novavax COVID on Oct. 3. The […]
Florida Senate Bill 34, better known as the “Termination of Pregnancies Act,” has emerged as a focal point of discussion and controversy in Florida. This legislation addresses a compassionate and polarizing issue — the termination of pregnancies. Filed on Sept. 15, SB 34 encompasses several key provisions that have significant […]