Beyla Walker, a former broadcast journalism student at Florida A&M, returned to the Hill Tuesday afternoon. Now working as an anchor and multimedia journalist in Dothan, Alabama, the Spring 2023 grad was chosen by her company, Gray Television, to come back and pour into students attending her alma mater. While […]
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Devoted tailgaters speak out
Recent adjustments to tailgating at FAMU football games have elicited conflicting reactions from devoted fans and spectators. Local residents William Hill and Matthew Ellis, who have supported FAMU for a long time, have seen the tailgating scene change over the past 40 years. The ambience has changed since they closed […]
CRA, TPD focusing on public safety
According to the Community Redevelopment Agency, most crimes occur in specific neighborhoods. Talethia Edwards has lived in the Greater Bond Neighborhood for a few years, and she wonders when her community will get better. “Twenty-two years ago I remember that the crime rate was 6.9%. That was a shock for […]
Property insurance rates keep rising
Some Tallahassee residents are seeing their homeowners insurance climb in real time. As more hurricanes make landfall near Florida’s capital, prices are surging for homeowners. Property insurance covers damage or loss by theft, which can include fire and storm damage. The standard homeowners’ insurance is divided into several parts: Coverage […]
Review: The Bark deserves a try
If you’re a vegetarian or pescatarian looking to step outside the box and try creative foods, The Bark is an excellent option. The Bark, known initially as Bread and Roses Kitchen, is a vegetarian restaurant founded in 2017. It offers a wide range of dishes created from scratch, along with […]
Effort underway to put term limits on county commissioners
Florida Rep. Michelle Salzman, R-Pensacola, earlier this month filed House Bill 57, which would require term limits for county commissioners. The bill seeks to address concerns regarding the potential for incumbents to hold office indefinitely in local government. Under the current system, county commissioners in Florida can serve unlimited terms, […]
HB 999 appears to have little impact at FAMU
Florida House Bill 999 has been a hot topic on the campus of Florida A&M University since it was introduced earlier this year. The bill, signed into law by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, prohibits the expenditure of public university funds on diversity, equity and inclusion [DEI] matters. Many have questioned […]
Negotiations over firefighter salaries continue
Vacant positions are causing a problem within the Tallahassee Fire Department (TFD). According to Tallahassee Professional Firefighters (TPF) President Joe Davis, the inability to fill positions is forcing current firefighters to stay past the end of their 24-hour shifts. “We’ve run into cases where firefighters are being told at the […]
Homeless affecting North Monroe businesses
North Monroe Street businesses are raising concerns about the growing homeless population and its effects on stores in the surrounding area. As winter approaches, there has been an increase in the number of homeless people looking for better shelter from the colder weather. There are 10 homeless shelters in Tallahassee […]
University’s four counselors struggle to keep up with demand
Florida A&M’s Office of Counseling Services [OCS], located in the CASS building, is in high demand from students to meet with counselors in order to better themselves during the academic school year. The OCS has been dealing with this problem due to the high number of appointment requests this year […]