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Rick Scott Calls for a State of Emergency

Photo Courtesy WTXL ABC 27 Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency as Florida prepares for Tropical Storm Erika. The state of emergency will cover every county in Florida. “I declared a state of emergency this morning which allows us to make sure every resource, including the National Guard […]

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Involvement Fair Welcomes Incoming Freshmen

Big Brother Little Brother Interacting with Incoming Freshmen There is always a place for you at Florida A&M University (FAMU), and the involvement fair makes sure you strike into action. With more than 70 clubs, organizations, and local businesses, incoming freshmen entered eager to see what FAMU clubs and organizations […]

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Florida A&M University’s Legacy Banquet

The Famuan EIC 8/27/15 @ Florida A&M University's Grand Ballroom. Program cover for Florida A&M University Legacy Banquet. Honoring all former living presidents, interim presidents, and the current president of Florida A&M University.   See more photos here.     … var cpo = []; cpo[“_object”] =”cp_widget_8dad307d-d840-4638-b60c-677ea6743d3b”; cpo[“_fid”] = “A0NAT380uW2_”; […]

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Mr. Florida A&M wastes no Time Getting Involved with the Community

Tallahassee Gentlemen’s Quarterly Tallahassee Gentlemen’s Quarterly (TGQ) is hosting its first male youth conference Saturday, August 29. The conference will provide free mentorship to young African-American males in the Tallahassee area.    More than 200 males are expected to attend in hopes to hear meaningful advice from guest speakers such […]

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Suspect in Virginia Shooting Dies from Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound

Photo Credit: NBC News The man suspected of shooting two WBDJ employees earlier this morning in Roanoke, Va. was pronounced dead at the Inova Fairfax Hospital. According to police, he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a traffic stop. Vester Flanagan II, 41, also known as Bryce Williams, shot and killed […]

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Breaking News: Man Fatally Shoots Two Journalists Live on Air

Photo Credit: WUSA9.com   A reporter and cameraman were shot and killed this morning in Roanoke, Va. during a live broadcast. The suspected shooter has been identified and has connections to Tallahassee. The Tallahassee Democrat reports that the suspected shooter, Vester Flanagan II, 41, once worked as a news reporter for NBC news […]

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Shoe Lovers Excited about New Boutique

27-year-old Anthony Castro, owner of Pink Shoe Bag. Tallahassee’s newest Gaines Street District addition is now ready for its grand opening. Pink Shoe Bag, located at 439 W. Gaines St. next to Savannah’s Country Buffet is a charming new shoe boutique with a flavorful Miami style. Owner, 27-year-old Anthony Castro, […]

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Pam Oliver Returns To Alma Mater

Florida A&M alunmna and current FOX-NFL Sports sideline reporter and SJGC Dean Ann Kimbrough Students, faculty and alumni gathered in the Florida A&M University School of Journalism and Graphic Communication (J-School) convergence room to meet alumna Pam Oliver. on Aug. 7 prior to summer commencement. Oliver is the FOX-NFL Sports sideline […]

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Florida Introduces Extended Back to School Tax-Free Holiday

Florida will be introducing a 10-day tax-free holiday to kick off the back-to-school season. The holiday will begin Friday, August 7 and will end Sunday, August 16. The tax-free holiday is usually three days, but this year the Florida Senate voted in favor for an extension of the holiday. The […]

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Florida Millennials don’t see Hurricanes as Major Threat

Florida has not seen a major hurricane threat since 2005.  Photo Courtesy: MGN Online  The state of Florida has not seen landfall of a major hurricane for almost an entire decade. According to a new Mason-Dixon poll, most Floridians do not believe there is a threat for a major hurricane […]