Thursday, July 10, 2025
The Florida Senate passed a revised bill Monday to ban social media from minors after Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed similar legislation last Friday. Senate Bill 792, now a companion to House Bill 3, was filed in early February by Democratic Senator Shervin D. Jones of Miami Gardens. SB 792 enforces […]
The Everglades Protection Area legislation was sponsored by Sen. Alexis Calatayud, a Republican from Miami. She argues that comprehensive plans and amendments pertaining to certain lands located within two miles of the Everglades Protection Area must adhere to the state-coordinated review process instead of the expedited state review process. The […]
Florida state Representative Anna Eskamani began her political career in 2018, championing her position as the first Iranian-American elected to any public office in Florida when she flipped her legislative seat. Born and raised in Orlando, Eskamani’s upbringing was one of resilience and determination, shaped by the sacrifices of her […]
Meet the lyrical maestro whose words paint vivid narratives and melodies that resonate with the pulse of the streets, JB Dreamz is a up and coming rap artist whose journey from humble beginnings is elevating to greater heights on and off the campus of Florida A&M University. Joshua Lemuel Brown, […]
House Bill 7087, also known as the Cancer Funding, stands as a pivotal milestone in the ongoing battle against cancer in the state of Florida. Spearheaded by the Health & Human Services Committee and championed by Representative David Borrero, R-Miami, this legislation is poised to revolutionize cancer care and research, […]
We are living in the digital era where numerous social media apps, websites and programs are easily accessible with just a touch of a finger. Regardless of age or location, the internet can be used as a form of entertainment. Though the internet is a tool that makes living more […]
Over the course of their lifetime, a typical high school dropout makes $200,000 less than a high school graduate and $800,000 less than a college graduate. About half of all inmates in the United States are dropouts. Compared to the overall population, a dropout’s suicide rate is noticeably higher. […]
As Gov. Ron DeSantis aims to reform the state of Florida’s education system, this year’s legislative session is again awash with bills that want to deregulate and remake the state’s public school system. Senate Bill 1344, also known as Computer Science Education, proposed by Republican Senator Alexis Calatayud of Miami, […]
The state’s lawmakers unanimously passed a proposition (SB 522) Tuesday that allows Tallahassee Community College to change its name to Tallahassee State College. The vast majority of Florida’s 28 state colleges no longer have “community” attached to their name. TCC is one of only two schools that still do. The […]