Thursday, July 3, 2025
As hurricane season approaches, most prioritize sheltering homes and families, leaving pets behind in the chaos. Trooper, the bull terrier left behind last year during Hurricane Milton, has caused a significant discussion about animal safety during emergencies. Senator Don Gaetz introduced Senate Bill 150, declaring leaving pets behind during a […]
On Feb. 2, Sen. Nick DiCeglie (R-St. Petersburg) filed Senate Bill 608, which aims to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America in sections of Florida’s county boundaries. “A short time from now we are going to be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to […]
New identical bills filed by Rep. Mitch Rosenwald (D-Oakland Park) and Senator Rosalind Osgood (D-Tamarac) hope to help reduce mental health and substance abuse service disparities in the state’s minority communities. HB 0469 and SB 542, which were filed last week, would, if passed, change the areas in which the […]
Major changes could be on the horizon at Leon County’s John G. Riley Elementary School. With the school operating at 102% capacity, Leon County Schools is considering a change to the school zone for the 2025-26 school year. The district took to Facebook last Monday to announce their proposal to […]
Malachi Thompson understands what it means to start over. Released from prison in 2023, he’s working to rebuild his life. “I want to earn my degree in sports medicine,” he said. “But with barely any work experience and no way to afford college, I honestly don’t know if it is […]
Florida Senate Bill 546, currently under consideration, would allow medical marijuana patients to grow two cannabis plants at home, an initiative that has stirred up both excitement and concern. While some patients and dispensary workers welcome the idea of homegrown marijuana, others argue it may not be as easy […]
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed a plan to protect Floridians’ right to boat, according to a press release from his office earlier this month. The plan, called the “Boater Freedom Initiative,” aims to end the ban on boats that use certain types of fuel and prevent random vessel inspections […]
Florida A&M University has many student organizations, among them is Her University, a faith-based student organization that has made an impact on campus by creating a safe space for young women to connect, grow spiritually, and develop professionally. Founded by Exzabriana Barton during her sophomore year, Her University initially […]
Earlier this month, the Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee discussed the possibility of filing Senate Bill 80, the State Park Preservation Act. The bill was introduced by Florida Senator Gayle Harrell, with the aim of preserving Florida’s state parks by prohibiting the development of recreational facilities on park grounds. […]
House Bill 19, also known as “Victims of Domestic Violence and Dating Violence,” was introduced in the Florida House of Representatives on Dec. 6, 2024. The bill aims to enhance support for victims of domestic and dating violence by establishing the HAVEN Coordinating Council within the Florida Department of […]