Underage drinking is a significant public health issue across the United States. Alcohol is the most popular drug among young people, according to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse, which poses severe threats to their health and safety. Everyone is vulnerable to the adverse effects of underage drinking, regardless of […]
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Voters will decide if pot is legal in Florida
As Florida approaches the November vote on Amendment 3, which seeks to legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older, discussions are heating up around the potential benefits and drawbacks of this significant legal shift. The amendment, backed by the state’s largest medical marijuana company, Trulieve, and endorsed by key […]
When will rental costs stabilize?
Inflation has cooled, but its effects are s till being felt whether related to groceries, gas or rent. As things are getting more expensive, people are still having trouble paying their bills, specifically rental costs. Renting costs changes almost every day, which makes some people feel the pressure of not […]
Amendment 1 would change school board races
Will school boards become partisan? Florida’s school boards have not been partisan for many decades and now there is a chance that they could come back to having school board officials disclose their party identity. Will this change, at the heart of Amendment 1 on Florida’s November ballot, reveal […]
NRA challenges Florida law banning gun sales to young adults
The National Rifle Association is set to face off against the state of Florida in federal court on Oct. 22, marking a pivotal moment in a six-year legal battle over gun rights. The case challenges a 2018 law that prohibits individuals under the age of 21 from purchasing rifles […]
Efforts underway to address food insecurity
To provide key resources to the community, the Junior League of Tallahassee is opening a new help shelf on Stuckey Avenue. It is just one of the many things being done to eradicate food insecurity in Leon County. A great amount of work is being done to guarantee that neighborhoods […]
Vance and Walz clash at debate
The 2024 Vice Presidential debate between Republican candidate Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance and Democratic candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was filled with sharp exchanges and policy differences such as abortion, immigration, and democracy. CBS introduced a unique feature for viewers this year— a QR code on screen allowing real-time fact-checking […]
Helping transfer students navigate internships
Navigating the world of internships as a transfer student presents unique challenges that require targeted strategies and support. Integrating into a new academic environment while simultaneously securing valuable internships can be daunting. Tjermaine Adams, a transfer student from Morehouse College, shared his journey and his strategic plan to […]
John Amos, ‘Good Times’ dad and Emmy nominee, dies at 84
John Amos, a beloved figure in the world of television and a well-known name in Black households, died on Aug. 21 in Los Angeles due to natural causes. He was 84. His son, Kelly Christopher Amos, confirmed his death on Tuesday in a statement his publicist released to CBS […]
Former President Jimmy Carter celebrates his 100th birthday
Former President Jimmy Carter became the first President in U.S history to celebrate their 100th Birthday on Tuesday. At first, Carter was an unlikely candidate for President. Then, only as a former governor of Georgia, Carter launched a campaign that resonated with the American people who were reeling after the […]