It’s been more than four years since the brutal hazing death of Marching 100 drum major Robert Champion. The horrible tragedy in November 2011 thrust Florida A&M University into the national spotlight for all the wrong reasons, led to the suspension of the famed marching band, preceded an unprecedented 25 […]
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Leon County board of commission holds workshop on infant mortality
The Board of Leon County Commission met Tuesday to discuss infant mortality awareness with a panel of health experts. The workshop was designed to introduce issues surrounding infant mortality–the death of a baby before his or her first birthday. Infant mortality factors include the mother’s health, environmental surroundings and educational […]
Students Rally to “Dump Trump”
Courtesy of Shatanya Clarke The Students for a Democratic Society at Florida State University held a “Dump Trump” Piñata Bash Wednesday afternoon in its Free Speech Zone. The intended purpose of the rally was to raise awareness about FSU Board of Trustee member John Gruters and the decrease in black […]
F.A.C.E.S Modeling Troupe Inc. focuses on bonding as an organization
Photo courtesy of Tiras Hardy The Modeling Troupe, Family Attitude Creative Endurance and Style held its 19th annual conference February 5-8 in Orlando. F.A.C.E.S is the largest modeling troupe on the east coast of Florida founded in 1997 at Florida A&M University. This year’s conference was held at Clarion Inn […]
TV News 20 Spring 2016 Online Recaps
February 8, 2015 — In today's News 20 Online Recap, the Kearney Center and other shelters open up due to the cold Weather. And the Zika virus has reached the state of Florida. Find out more during todays's News 20 Online Recap!
Leon County School Board addresses reconstruction of Leon High School after fire
Courtesy of Shelinka Cunningham The Leon County School Board held a business meeting Tuesday night where the reconstruction of Leon High School was addressed prior to the fire. According to the State Fire Marshall’s office, the suspected cause of the fire that sparked off in Leon High’s storage room was […]
Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint celebrates its grand opening
Courtesy of Restaurant News Uncle Maddio’s Pizza, located on E. Lafayette Street, celebrated its grand opening weekend from Feb. 5-7. Customers were able to get a free nine-inch, three topping pizza between the hours of 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. Friday if they signed up for a promotion code via […]
The Villages prepares for Valentine’s Day
Courtesy of Evelyn Ross The resident assistants of FAMU Village hosted Preparation for the Perfect Valentine’s Day in the Village Game Room at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The event served as a seminar to help women create and plan for their ideal Valentine’s Day. Girls discovered exactly what could be done […]
Former Rattler chosen as Leon County School Related Employee of the Year
Courtesy of Veronica Reynolds Florida A&M University alumna Veronica Reynolds, who serves as a school board accountant for Leon County Schools, was honored for her outstanding service when she was named School Related Employee of the Year Tuesday. Principal of Hartsfield Elementary BJ Van Camp introduced Reynolds to the audience […]
CRTPA Discusses Restructure of the Board and Evaluation Committee
Courtesy of Mary Chestang The Capital Region Transportation Planning Agency held their committee meeting, Monday afternoon, to focus on the selection for a new Executive Director and to figure out if adding a sub-committee to this position will be beneficial. The three candidates up for the position are Mike Kozlosky, […]