Friday, July 4, 2025
A newly proposed bill in the Florida House aims to repeal a law requiring later start times for middle and high schools, giving school districts more flexibility to set schedules that best fit their needs. House Bill 261, filed Monday by Rep. Anne Gerwig, R-Palm Beach County, mirrors a similar […]
Pedestrian fatalities and injuries have increased alarmingly in Leon County in recent years. According to data from the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles’ Crash Dashboard, the county saw 12 pedestrian fatalities between 2023 and 2024, which is 50% more than the eight deaths recorded in 2018 and 2019. Additionally, […]
In a move that could reshape Florida’s high school athletic landscape, House Bill 151 is stirring up discussions across the state. The bill seeks to expand opportunities for private school students to compete in sports at public schools. HB 151 “Revises criteria private school students must meet to participate in […]
HB 297 and SB 404 are identical bills that were filed in late January. They target the recent problems with different ticketing websites like Ticketmaster. With upcoming concerts such as Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter World Tour,” Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Grand National” tour and the Weeknd’s “Hurry Up Tomorrow” tour, among […]
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis looks to further his mission to push faith and community services as he is seeking $150,000 in the state budget to establish an office focused on providing faith-based services to Floridians. According to the Floridian, this new office will be led by a governor-appointed “liason for […]
“Run, Hide, Fight” is a widely accepted protocol for dealing with active shooters. This three-step process advises individuals to first run from danger, hide if escape is not possible, and fight back if absolutely necessary. According to Everytown Research, gun violence in K-12 schools has dramatically increased with more than […]
Increasing election security in Florida for future elections is a priority for the state’s lawmakers. Three months removed from November’s general election, Sen. Ileana García, a Republican from Miami-Dade, filed three bills pertaining to increasing ballot box security and updating voting machine regulations. SB 390 increases the role of law […]
Lofty Pursuits is a soda fountain, toy store and ice cream shop all in one, making it one of Tallahassee’s most unique spots. Walking inside feels like stepping back in time, with colorful murals, vintage candies and old-fashioned sodas on tap. The mix of nostalgia and ice cream creates an […]
In January, Ryan Chamberlin, a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives from Belleview, filed House Bill 249, the “Prohibition of Pyramid Promotional Schemes.” According to HB 249, a pyramid scheme is described as “a plan or operation in which a person pays for the right to receive compensation […]
The fourteenth of February, symbolized with hearts, Cupid, and sweets, is a holiday that often sparks debate. One side of the population sees the day as a way to show their love to significant others, friends, and family members. Meanwhile, others view it as a commercialized cash grab- a day […]