Adversity has the transformative power to create two different types of people. It can break someone, leaving them in the shadow of what could have been, or it can forge resilience, turning pain into purpose. For the 19-year-old entrepreneur and motivational speaker Marquis Hill, adversity fueled his greatest mission — […]
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Presidential pardons restore hope
In a historic and transformative move, several individuals across the nation have been granted presidential pardons, marking a significant step forward for those whose past convictions have often created lifelong barriers. For many in Florida, particularly in Tallahassee, these pardons bring renewed hope and an opportunity to rebuild their lives. […]
FAMU takes on rival BCU
It’s Florida Classic time for Florida A&M football. The Rattlers are ready to take on Bethune Cookman University after coming off a loss to the winless Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils last Saturday. The loss ended one of the longest home game-winning streaks in FCS history and gave the Delta […]
Was Mike Tyson’s loss to Jake Paul a real defeat or a staged showdown?
On November 15, 2024, the world watched in awe as boxing legend Mike Tyson faced off against YouTube star-turned-boxer Jake Paul in an exhibition match that had fans buzzing for weeks. The fight, held in Arlington, Texas, and aired live on Netflix, ended with Paul being declared the winner, sparking […]
SACHS Media captures state award
Imagine being hailed as “two degrees of separation from everyone.” Literally “everyone.” That’s how SACHS Media founder and chairman Ron Sachs is described on the company’s website. SACHS Media has recently been awarded the 2024 Agency of The Year by the Florida Public Relations Associations. SACHS Media is a company […]
FAMU students focus on resilience and action after election results
The results of the 2024 presidential election are in, with former President Donald Trump re-elected in a contentious race that has sparked discussions across campuses nationwide. At Florida A&M University, students are expressing a mix of hope and concern as they consider the implications of the divisive campaign season. For […]
Mixed outcomes for abortion rights
Voters in Missouri overturned one of the nation’s strictest abortion bans on Nov. 5, delivering a major win for abortion rights advocates. However, efforts to expand protections fell short in Florida, Nebraska and South Dakota, leaving restrictions intact in those states. Missouri’s constitutional amendment allows abortion up to fetal viability, […]
Florida takes on squatters
Squatting has become a thing across the country. All over social media, there are property owners who would have to forcefully remove settlers from their homes, having to fight them to leave property that they have no rights to. And this can be a major headache for property owners. It […]
Trump may dismantle the Department of Education
Education is very important in our country, and there are people who agree to disagree with this statement. President-elect Donald Trump said that he would be getting rid of the Department of Education, as outlined in Project 2025. According to nea.org, “Public education isn’t spared. Project 2025 promises to dismantle […]
Second Harvest of Big Bend hosts its largest food distribution for the Thanksgiving holiday.
The Second Harvest of Big Bend’s annual event typically takes place in Leon County. This year, they’ve added additional counties: Jefferson, Madison, Taylor, and Suwannee. The Second Harvest food pantry hosts this distribution event to relieve the burden on any families who may have a tight budget or may not […]