Courtesy of GPS Tracking Equipmet Florida lawmakers were pushing to revise CS/BS 298 Wednesday, dealing with the installation of tracking devices. The bill is proposing a revision of exceptions to a prohibition on the installation of tracking devices or applications, to specify that the exceptions applies only to private investigations […]
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New bill could allow people to take over social media accounts
Courtesy of Entreprenuer Floridians could designate a custodian to access and manage their social media, email and online financial accounts when they die or become incapacitated, under a bill moving through the state legislature. Senate Bill 494 passed the Senate unanimously in mid February, and a companion House bill passed […]
Local organizations hold bartending fundraiser
Courtesy of EMI The Seminole Club and the Capital Area Gator Club held its first ever bartending fundraiser on Wednesday from 6-8 pm. The inaugural event was a joint effort between both clubs and Tallahassee’s premier “social house,” Madison Social, located centrally between FSU and FAMU. The proceeds of the […]
The message behind Brittany ‘Bree’ Newsome’s speech
Courtesy of Entertainment Weekly “Oh freedom, oh freedom, oh freedom over me,” sang members of the Florida A&M University alumni Legacy Choir. “And before I’ll be a slave, I’ll be buried in my grave, and go home to my Lord and be free.” Strong words to say the least, but […]
Bill would allow a secondary ticket market: Ticket scalping
A bill is currently moving through legislation that would prevent a team or artist from punishing fans who resell tickets. The bill has already moved through one House committee. FAMU Athletic Director, Milton Overton, said the best thing for FAMU to continue building the fan base is really to allow […]
Kappa Psi Psi promotes health awareness
Courtesy of Evelyn Ross The Alpha Chapter of Kappa Psi Psi Healthcare Sorority hosted The Power Circle in Florida A&M University’s Village Game Room Tuesday evening. The event’s aim was to bring awareness to sexually transmitted infections (STIs), while encouraging those in attendance to feel comfortable talking about the subject. […]
Leon County holding One-Stop Shop for passports
Courtesy of The Park Press The Leon County Clerk and Comptroller office is hosting a one-stop shop passport fair at the Clerk’s Northeast Branch Office this week to prepare for spring break and summer travels. This service is only being offered at the Clerk’s Northeast Branch Office, located at 1276 […]
Career Source hosts South Monroe brownfield designation meeting
The City of Tallahassee is currently looking to designate commercial properties on South Monroe Street between FAMU Way and Orange Avenue as a brownfield. The meeting was held Tuesday evening in the Career Source on South Monroe Street. According to Florida Department of Environmental Protection, a brownfield is “any real […]
Not Your Average Pie
Courtesy of Stephen Gude Jr./The Famuan Don’t make the mistake of planning to grab cherry, apple or pecan pie from a joint like this. They’re serving pizza pie. Gaines Street Pies was created by two local men who wanted to serve the best pizza in Tallahassee. After only one year […]
Black History inspires FAMU’s Emancipation Blues production
Florida A&M University's Essential Theatre and Dept. of Music collaborated and combined entertainment and awareness in the form of spoken word, dance and music in their first Emancipation Blues ensemble Tuesday evening. Former dean of the FAMU's School of Arts and Sciences called the ensemble “refreshing, enlightening and intellectually stimulating.” […]