Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Last summer, Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed all state funding for arts and culture programs in Florida, cutting nearly $32 million that was slated to support nonprofit arts organizations across the state. The decision sent shockwaves through Florida’s creative sectors, forcing organizations large and small to reconsider their budgets, programming and […]
The United States has extended the deadline for ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, to divest its U.S. operations by 75 days, pushing the new deadline to June 19. The extension comes in the wake of escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China, which have complicated negotiations surrounding the popular […]
Tallahassee is taking a major step toward a cleaner, more sustainable future with a $12 million plan to upgrade the StarMetro bus system. City commissioners recently approved the investment as part of the city’s Clean Energy Plan. For many residents, public transportation is more than just a way to get […]
A popular New Orleans-inspired cafe has a new location in Tallahassee. Beignets & Brew has opened its much anticipated West Tennessee Street location, continuing to grow its presence in the Capital City. The cafe’s first Tallahassee location opened last October on Timberlane Road. Located in the Varsity Place shopping center, […]
Live-action remakes have become very typical within Hollywood and generate constant debates regarding their actual necessity and overall effect. While some of the audiences can truly appreciate the fresh take on beloved classics, others argue that they lack originality and they fail to catch the magic of the originals. The […]
The streets of Florida’s capital were alive with festivity as the annual Springtime Tallahassee festival unfolded on Saturday, March 29, 2025. This cherished event, which began in 1967, continues to honor the city’s rich history and vibrant culture, drawing thousands of residents and visitors downtown for a day […]
Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism & Graphic Communication hosted an engaging fireside chat Monday, featuring Dean Mira Lowe and Jamal Sowell, the university’s Vice President of Government Relations. The event, held in the SJGC lecture hall, brought students together for an informative discussion regarding public relations career pathways, educational […]
Buc-ee’s, the iconic Texas-based travel center chain known for its massive convenience stores, sparkling clean restrooms and beloved beaver mascot, is officially eyeing Tallahassee for its next Florida location. The company has submitted development plans for a 75,000-square-foot travel center near the intersection of Interstate 10 and Capital Circle Northwest, […]
For decades, pageantry has been a vibrant thread in the fabric of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), weaving together culture, leadership, and community engagement. What began as modest beauty contests within campus organizations has blossomed into grand celebrations that captivate entire school communities, offering a stage to showcase […]
In January 2025, President Donald Trump issued executive orders aimed at dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within federally funded programs. This move has sparked significant concern among historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), which have long relied on such programs to support their missions and student bodies. […]