Florida state Senator Clay Yarborough, a Republican from Jacksonville, introduced a bill on March 7 seeking to authorize the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to create a unique vehicle license plate to support a cure for diabetes research efforts. As of the start of 2023, the Legislature had […]
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The downsides of a common law partner
Sneaky links” and “situationships” are more common today than relationships. Will Florida be the next state to endorse common law marriage, and would it be beneficial? Sneaky links have become a trend. Situationships have derived from romanticizing the toxicity of hookup culture. The goal of participating as a sneaky link […]
FAMU track team heading in right direction
There isn’t much Florida A&M University’s track team does not plan to accomplish this year. After a strong finish for their indoor season, in which FAMU placed 6 out of 12 other schools in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), they are ready to keep building and improving together to take […]
DeSantis prepares to name new Supreme Court justice
Ricky Polston, a justice on the Florida Supreme Court, notified Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis last week in a letter that he will be stepping down from the state’s highest court. The resignation of Polston will take effect today, March 31. The resignation opens the door for DeSantis to choose a […]
Coping with loss as a college student
Being a college student comes with responsibilities and gaining experience while navigating a transitional phase of life. Students can deal with work, classes, extracurricular activities, and more all at once. It’s not always easy to handle the workload and pressures of being a student, but adversity can make this even […]
Rattlers perform at FAMU’s Pro Day
In the past, many HBCU athletes were overlooked for other prospects coming out of big-name power 5 schools, but that is the case no longer. This past Thursday, March 30th, 7 senior football players got to display their talents in front of professional scouts. Pro Day is a huge opportunity […]
Melkayla Irvis carries on the family legacy
Melkayla Irvis continues the legacy at the collegiate level after she has been perfecting her craft since she was 4 years old. She stands today as the 2023 Preseason Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) honors athlete. The love for softball derived from her father’s passion for the game. She was born […]
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Lawmakers tackle hemp regulations
The leaders of Florida’s hemp industry are upset over a legislative plan they claim will hurt their businesses. The measure’s sponsor says the bill is about “staying in their lane.” The conflict is over how hemp products are defined in state law. Henry Calix is the founder and CEO of […]
Will stricter penalties reduce drug overdose deaths?
Florida is one of several states coping with the worst drug overdose crises in U.S. history, and state lawmakers are hoping to address the ongoing opioid tragedy. House Bill 1359 and its companion, Senate Bill 1226, hope to reduce drug overdose cases by requesting stricter penalties for drug offenders. This […]