Photo Courtsey sandiegosids.org October is known for Breast Cancer Awareness month; however, it is also Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Infant Loss Awareness Month. SIDS, previously known as “Crib Death” is used as a broad term until an autopsy is performed. It is the sudden and unexplained death of […]
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House Speaker, John Boehner Will Step Down
61st House Speaker, R- John Boehner The House speaker who helped force a shutdown of the federal government in 2011, stunned lawmakers in Washington last month when he announced he was stepping down at the end of October. John Boehner, a Republican from Ohio who has held the coveted Speaker’s […]
Breaking News: Volkswagen CEO Resigns after Scandal
Courtesy of NBC New York The German car manufacturer, Volkswagen, will be saying "Auf Wiedersehen" (goodbye) to Chief Executive, Martin Winterkorn. Winterkorn announced his resignation on Wednesday after the growing emissions scandal erupted this past Friday. Volkswagen is currently under heavy scrutiny for installing falsified computers. The system would turn […]
Day of the Dog Comes to Tallahassee
Courtesy of apalachee.floridatrail.org Tallahassee Nurseries has “let the dogs out” with the announcement of their "Day of the Dog" event. The event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., in hopes of spreading awareness to Tallahassee residents about local animal rescue groups, as well as getting […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
FAMU Aquatic Center’s Dives in With “ World’s Largest Swim Lesson
World largest Swimming Lesson Florida A&M University’s Aquatic Center hosted its third annual “World’s Largest Swimming Lesson” on June 18 to teach people of all ages how to swim and the importance of water safety. FAMU Aquatic Center Lifeguard, Will Barker illustrates how vital it is to not be afraid […]
Tallahassee Museum Presents “Tree to Tree Night Flight”
The Tallahassee Museum will host its version of “Planet of the Apes” that will have residents swinging from tree to tree on Tuesday, June 16. The museum is hosting its Tree to Tree Night Flight event. Patrons can go on a zipline adventure over the cypress swamp, while seeing a […]
Goodbye 4G, Hello 5G
Just four years ago, the switch to 4G LTE data gave customers the fastest Internet connection. However, technology will be pushing beyond the 4G limit and Nokia will be introducing the 5G network in 2020. Long Term Evolution or LTE is a 4G wireless data technology that allows smartphone and […]