Wins have been difficult for Florida A&M Rattlers football team this season and that could continue to be the case. The Rattlers will face Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference foe Savannah State, in a matchup of winless teams. Early mistakes and miscues on offense and defense have hurt the Rattlers chances in […]
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City Commission Awards Tallahassee Non-Profit Dedicated to Aiding Animals
Tallahassee Non-Profit Dedicated to Helping Animals and Pet Owners awarded Over 60 Thousand Dollars Be The Solution (BTS), a Tallahassee non-profit organization, has provided assistance for more than 10,000 spay and neuter surgeries in the last seven years. On September 22, BTS was granted $65,000 by the city and county […]
Leon County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls host Public Hearing
Monday, residents filled the A&B Program Room at the LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library and delivered their concerns about the problems hindering them from economic security to Tallahassee/Leon County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls. The commission was in attendance with two goals in mind: convey policy […]
Set Friday Relocation
Florida A&M University’s office of student activity has changed Set Friday’s location yet again. FAMU’s Office of Student Activities has taken action after hearing complaints from various vendors. Florida A&M’s OSA allows for vendors to come set up tables to sell a variety of knick-knacks such as designer hats, sunglasses, […]
Leon County Celebrates Local Heroes
Volunteer firefighters took a bow while citizens gathered together in appreciation of their tireless efforts at the 17th Annual Fire Truck Roundup on Saturday. This event highlighted the works of individuals who volunteer their time to be first responders. County Commission Chairman, Kristen Dozier, shared words of appreciation to thank […]
World Rabies Day Educates Tallahassee Community
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Tallahassee residents were eager to learn about rabies and how to prevent it on World Rabies Day, Sept. 28. Rabies is a viral disease that is often found in wildlife animals like raccoons and foxes, but can be found among domestic animals and humans. According to the […]
Penny Sales Tax Extension on the Nov. 4th Ballet Discussed at Town Hall Meeting
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Residents discussed the Penny Sales Tax and future projects for improving the community Tuesday at a town hall meeting in Lively Café. The café was located inside of St. John’s Episcopal Church, where displays were placed around the room to showcase the projects. The theme of the […]
Leon County Schools Close for New Unofficial Holiday
A few minutes after the last school bell chimed on Thursday, October 2, a mother and her son crossed the street. She thanked the school crossing guard and said, “See you tomorrow.” Frank Walker, a Kate Sullivan Elementary School crossing guard, replied, “Oh no, you won’t.” This school year is […]
Hope in H.E.A.L.S
Pam Langford made it her mission to inform and educate others after she was diagnosed with a disease 10 times more infectious than HIV. Langford, a retired electroencephalogram technician from Colorado, became president of Tallahassee’s Hepatitis Education Awareness and Liver Support Group or ”H.E.A.L.S.” after she was diagnosed with Hepatitis […]
Star Metro new program offers free rides for Vets
Tallahassee’s StarMetro is giving back to those who have served in battle. Tallahassee’s city commission has approved a year’s pilot program to aid veterans, low income and homeless, in need of transportation. Using a smart card, Veterans with less than a $17,505 a year and veterans receiving disability are eligible […]