Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Governor Ron DeSantis proposed a $15.6 billion budget for Florida on Feb. 1 — almost $1 billion less than the current budget — with $14.6 billion being left in reserves in preparation for any unforeseen economic challenges. Fiscal budgets are typically generated through taxes and government-initiated fees, which allows […]
In January, Florida House Bill 81 was introduced by Rep. Jim Mooney (R-Kay Largo), proposing to designate the flamingo as Florida’s official state bird and the scrub-jay as the official state songbird. They would replace the northern mockingbird, which has held the state bird title since 1927, according to […]
High school students interested in pursuing trades and apprenticeship programs upon graduation might have better opportunities and more incentives with a new bill introduced in the Florida Legislature. Representative Kim Kendall (R-St. Johns) introduced HB 571, titled “Career Planning Opportunities,” on Feb. 19. It would enhance career-planning opportunities and the […]
In Thursday night’s face-off, the Southern Jaguars’ women’s basketball team upsetted the Florida A&M Rattlers 65-63. The Rattlers maintained the lead until the last two minutes when the Jaguars took the lead. The Rattlers had their Louisiana opponents on lockdown in the first half; enabling them to run up the […]
Ohio has recently found itself at the center of a national conversation about transgender rights, with new legislation introduced regarding bathroom access in public schools. These laws, which require students to use the bathrooms corresponding to their sex assigned at birth, have ignited heated debates on privacy, safety, and the […]
Sitting precisely one mile from the Florida Capitol, The Grove Museum illustrates Black history in Tallahassee. The building that now houses the museum was constructed between 1835 and 1840 under the direction of Richard Keith Call, Florida’s third and fifth territorial governor. Built by the skilled labor of enslaved […]
Byron Donalds, a current U.S. Representative and former FAMU student, has announced his candidacy for Florida governor on Fox News’ Sean Hannity show. Donalds currently serves the U.S. House Representative for Florida’s 19th District, which encompasses many areas in southwest Florida, including Fort Myers and Naples. Since his election in […]
A recent surge in violent crime has left Tallahassee residents on edge, as multiple shootings have disrupted the community’s sense of security. In 2025 alone, four people have been killed and at least three injured in seven serious shootings, according to a Tallahassee Democrat analysis. The most recent incidents […]
Increased reports of car break-ins around Florida State University and Florida A&M University have sparked growing concerns over student safety in off-campus housing areas. As crime rates continue to climb, many students and parents are questioning whether current security measures are sufficient to protect the universities’ large off campus […]
In a recent press release, Florida’s House and Senate Democrats have introduced legislation aiming to repeal the state’s six-week abortion ban, a law they argue is harming women and limiting doctors’ ability to provide necessary medical care. Despite their status as a super minority in the Legislature, Democrats filed Senate […]