Friday, October 18, 2024
Wednesday’s Republican presidential debate was an abrasive plea for office from seven hopeful candidates. Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, Nikki Haley, Mike Pence, Chris Christie, Tim Scott and Doug Burgum took the stage at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California on Sep. 27 for a discourse that would […]
The Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency met Thursday to discuss plans to move forward on funding of the Blueprint Gateway Project. With the next and final budget meeting taking place this Tuesday, many citizens are awaiting the final decision on whether or not the construction will begin next year. With construction set […]
“Everything that you can dream about, it can happen right here on ‘The Highest of Seven Hills.’” Those words said by FAMU coach Willie Simmons summarize the mindset of all who come to Florida A&M to play football. FAMU has been lacking player presence in the National Football League since […]
Beyla Walker, a former broadcast journalism student at Florida A&M, returned to the Hill Tuesday afternoon. Now working as an anchor and multimedia journalist in Dothan, Alabama, the Spring 2023 grad was chosen by her company, Gray Television, to come back and pour into students attending her alma mater. While […]
Recent adjustments to tailgating at FAMU football games have elicited conflicting reactions from devoted fans and spectators. Local residents William Hill and Matthew Ellis, who have supported FAMU for a long time, have seen the tailgating scene change over the past 40 years. The ambience has changed since they closed […]
According to the Community Redevelopment Agency, most crimes occur in specific neighborhoods. Talethia Edwards has lived in the Greater Bond Neighborhood for a few years, and she wonders when her community will get better. “Twenty-two years ago I remember that the crime rate was 6.9%. That was a shock for […]
Some Tallahassee residents are seeing their homeowners insurance climb in real time. As more hurricanes make landfall near Florida’s capital, prices are surging for homeowners. Property insurance covers damage or loss by theft, which can include fire and storm damage. The standard homeowners’ insurance is divided into several parts: Coverage […]
If you’re a vegetarian or pescatarian looking to step outside the box and try creative foods, The Bark is an excellent option. The Bark, known initially as Bread and Roses Kitchen, is a vegetarian restaurant founded in 2017. It offers a wide range of dishes created from scratch, along with […]
Florida Rep. Michelle Salzman, R-Pensacola, earlier this month filed House Bill 57, which would require term limits for county commissioners. The bill seeks to address concerns regarding the potential for incumbents to hold office indefinitely in local government. Under the current system, county commissioners in Florida can serve unlimited terms, […]
Florida House Bill 999 has been a hot topic on the campus of Florida A&M University since it was introduced earlier this year. The bill, signed into law by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, prohibits the expenditure of public university funds on diversity, equity and inclusion [DEI] matters. Many have questioned […]