On February 10, Republican Senator Blaise Ingoglia filed Senate Bill 562, which seeks to prohibit using artificial intelligence (AI) for detecting firearms in public places. The proposed legislation aims to prevent AI technology, including its integration with cameras and recording devices, from being utilized to identify individuals carrying firearms in […]
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Does Kennedy have the credibility to lead HHS?
Robert F. Kennedy’s appearance before Congress to be questioned about his new role in government for human health was a defining moment in his political career. He will now oversee agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the National Institutes […]
Tallahassee joins nationwide Presidents’ Day protest
A protest took place on Presidents’ Day at Florida’s Capitol in support of the 50501 movement that is sweeping the nation. The event was sponsored by multiple organizations in the Tallahassee community, including the Tallahassee Community Action Committee (TCAC), Food not Bombs (FNB), Rising Voices Collective (RVC), Students for a […]
Baseball falls to North Florida
The Florida A&M baseball team is now 1-4 after a 13-3 loss to North Florida. In a week where the Rattlers play five games in six days, head coach Jamey Shouppe says he wants his guys to remain positive following the loss. “We have to realize it’s early in the […]
Department of Education is forcing institution to remove DEI programs
The Department of Education warned institutions that receive federal funds to end D.E.I programs or face potential investigations that could lead to the loss of funds. In a press release from Saturday, the Department of Education stated it had sent a “Dear Colleague” letter to institutions that get federal funds […]
Is Angel Reese key to the WNBA’s next big shift?
Once upon a time Angel Reese was being described as the newest bully entering the WNBA. All because of competitiveness and media fueled non-existent beef. The so-called “beef” between Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark started during the 2023 NCAA women’s basketball championship, when Reese taunted Clark in […]
FAMU’s search for a new president continues
After the resignation of former President Larry Robinson and the input of Interim President Timothy Beard, the Board of Trustees (BOT) and the Myers McRae search committee continue the hunt for a permanent president. According to BOT member Deveron Gibbon, Interim President Beard is unable to apply […]
Rattlers getting hot at the right time
The win streak for FAMU men’s basketball continues as the Rattlers took down Alcorn State 85-76 on Monday in the Al Lawson Center. The energy in the building matched the team’s confidence and FAMU wasted no time setting the tone early. The Rattlers came out firing, storming to […]
Debate over plastic straws ongoing
The debate over plastic straws has intensified across Florida in recent years, with lawmakers and environmentalists clashing over the best approach to reducing plastic waste. While some local governments have attempted to enforce bans on plastic straws, state legislators have moved to limit these efforts, arguing […]
Florida moves to ban online pornography
Florida lawmakers are pushing forward with legislation that would significantly restrict access to online pornography, citing concerns over child safety and moral standards. The proposed bill, introduced in early February, aims to implement age verification measures for adult websites and penalize companies that fail to comply. Supporters of the […]