From now until April 15 the Leon County Public Library will be providing tax help for free. American Association of Retired Persons is the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax assistance and preparation service. They are located on the main floor from Monday to Friday, 1-4:30 p.m. Walk-in are welcome but […]
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Rattlers Heat Up Track Despite Cold Weather
TALLAHASSEE–The temperatures were low but, there was a lot of heat on display at the 65th annual FAMU Relays event. Florida A&M university dominated the competition today in nearly every race. 22-year-old Senior captain Jasmine Smith and Sophomore physical therapy student Shane Rodney ,20, put on a show for the […]
New art mural arrives on Gaines Street
Florida State University's Department of Art Education coordinated a community mural painting on Gaines St. that started on Feb. 7, and will end Feb. 28. This open event welcomes the Tallahassee community and encourages residents to help make a long-lasting impact on the locality. The “I AM Gaines Street” mural […]
Youth Citzen Police Academy Graduates 15
Photo by Toya Womack Youth Citizen Police Academy holds their graduation, graduating 15 teenagers. The academy is for minors, ages 13-17. Tallahasse police department graduated 15 teenagers from their Youth Citizen Police Academy. The academy allows for children, ages 13-17, to explore the world of a police officer through seven […]
FAMU Police Department gets Accredited
From Left: Lieutenant William Evers, Lieutenant Norman Rollins, Deputy Chief Donald Frost, Chief Terence Calloway Vicki Cutcliffe, Acreditation Manager Dr. William Hudson Jr., VP Student Affairs Executive Secretary Tonya Harris, Investigator Audrey Alexander (Photo by Devita Dean) Florida A&M University Police Department was awarded accreditation by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc. […]
FAMU Community Discusses Physical and Mental Health in the Black Community
Student Health Services and the Meek-Eaton Black Archives held the Black Health and Social Justice forum Wednesday to discuss the effects of violence and racism on physical and mental health. The Black Health and Social Justice forum was part two of the three-part panel discussion held in regards to the […]
K Camp performs at 5,000 Voters Strike
Photo by Maya Lewis “I rock with FAMU. It’s FAMU, man,” said K Camp, an Atlanta-based rapper. Tuesday, hundreds of Florida A&M University students crowded Gaither Gymnasium waiting for him to perform.. Screams filled the gym as Camp swaggered into the building. He wasted no time, breaking into hits such […]
Smoking Ban has Floridians Stunned
The days of smoking in cars while in the presence of minors are about to end in Florida. Starting March 3, congress is looking to vote on a bill that will ban smoking while driving in the car with minors. If a person is driving with minors 13 years old […]
Leon County Commissioners are working on Economic Development in Leon County
City and County Commissioners met Thursday afternoon at St. John’s Episcopal Church for a forum sponsored by The Village Square, Leadership Tallahassee and The Tallahassee Democrat. The purpose of the forum was to give community members the opportunity to meet with commissioners and voice their concerns on issues affecting them. […]
‘Why Did I Get Married’ actor speaks at Presidential Lecture Series
Hollywood actor Lamman Rucker introduced Florida A&M University’s Presidential Lecture Series Monday at the Charles Winter Wood Theatre in Tucker Hall with a master class for theatre students and other related majors. Rucker encouraged students to follow their dreams while straying true to themselves and to give back now to […]