While Tallahassee has a field of on-the-go, fast food restaurants for the convenience of thousands of students, there are also places in this college town where you can have more of an upscale dining experience. Harry’s Seafood Bar & Grille is the perfect place to go for a casual drink […]
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How will the legislative session impact local residents?
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’s political shift: Young voices taking over
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 […]
The state of police reform in Florida: Local efforts vs. state pushback
Police reform has been a big topic in Florida lately, especially with everything going on in Tallahassee. While local efforts are trying to make law enforcement more transparent and accountable, the state government is pushing back in some ways that could make things tougher for communities who want change. […]
The fight for environmental legislation
Tallahassee, Florida, is facing a tough challenge when it comes to protecting the environment. While local leaders want to make the city more sustainable, state politics keep getting in the way. From wildlife protection to fixing water quality issues, the city is trying to tackle big problems—but state lawmakers […]
High-profile murder trial continues
Dan Markel, a highly regarded 41-year-old law professor at Florida State University, was fatally shot in a chilling execution-style killing at his Tallahassee residence on July 19, 2014. Authorities suspect that his ex-wife’s family, including Donna Adelson — Markel’s former mother-in-law — plotted this gruesome crime. Donna Adelson, a 73-year-old […]
A hiring freeze awaits college graduates
On March 13, 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic was declared a national emergency in the United States. Schools and workplaces nationwide shut down with no definite date to reopen provided by the White House. The graduating classes of 2020 and 2021 faced unconventional junior and senior years of high school […]
A comeback for cursive writing?
In a world dominated by digital screens and typed messages, the delicate swirl of cursive writing seems like a relic of the past. Yet, House Bill 921, a proposed law that would mandate cursive instruction in Florida’s public schools, is igniting a wave of controversy nationwide. HB 921 would […]
Students reflect on what the new legislative session should bring
The Florida legislative session began March 4 at the Capitol, with the House and Senate convening for their regular 60-day session. The session opened with Gov. Ron DeSantis delivering the State of the Senate address. With topics such as immigration, abortion, gun laws, and racial and gender identity taking center […]
Achievement starts with appearance
On February 26, the Alpha Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. hosted their annual event, “Suits for Our Sons.” The event provided free business attire, including suits, dress shirts, ties, pants and other business casual clothing to men on FAMU’s campus. As Polemarch Larry LaFrance stated, “Achievement starts […]