A recent audit on the Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC) has revealed an understaffing issue. The Association of State Correctional Administrators (ASCA) initially conducted the audit to evaluate the use of force policies in Florida. The audit occurred at Columbia, Dade, Martin, Santa Rosa, Suwannee and Union Correctional Institutions. […]
Author: Brittany Daniels
Rattlers Athletics Having Issues with Academics
Milton Overton Jr., Florida A&M’s athletic director is having issues motivating his athletes both in the classroom and on the field. Due to low academic scores FAMU remains under level two NCAA sanctions. But football players aren’t the only ones performing at low levels; basketball and men’s track are having […]
New Grocery Store Chain Draws Concern
Courtesy of Piggly Wiggly By early next year there will be a Piggly Wiggly grocery store on South Monroe Street, the grocery chain will open in the Harvey’s site. Many residents on the southside of Tallahassee are excited about the new addition because they will have little access to fresh produce, […]
Indie Wednesdays Brings A New Vibe To The Hill
DJ Ferguson performs Donny Hathaway "A Song for You" The Unsigned Artist Organization (TUA) hosted its first Indie Wednesday at 7 p.m. As guests made their way to the Rattlers Den on Floroda A&M’s campus, they were greeted by a variety of artists. TUA is a group of music students […]
Tallahassee Gets Its First Tesla Supercharge Station
Photo by: Tallahassee Reports Tallahassee is now the 13th city in Florida with a Tesla supercharger network station. If you are ever near Village Square Shopping Center, you will notice six futuristic-looking stations under construction by Tesla Motors, the automotive company that makes all-electric luxury cars. Before the Tallahassee […]
Fraternity brings Awareness to Domestic Violence
In observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Theta Nu Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity will host an annual S.O.S.: Saving Our Sisters concert. S.O.S. takes place at the end of October and features performances from poets, musicians, and dancers from Florida A&M, alongside the members of […]
School of Journalism and Graphic Communications host News Engagement Day
Courtesy of News Engagement The School of Journalism and Graphic Communications students came together to encourage their peers to come and engage in news on Tuesday for News Engagement Day. Dr. Valerie White, associate professor in the School of Journalism & Graphic Communication was hopeful that students would take advantage […]
First Hurdle Cleared to Concealed Weapons Law
Floridians with concealed-weapons permits are one step closer to being able to carry a concealed weapon openly in public. Tuesday, the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee passed the bill with an 8-4 vote despite critics. “When I am out at Starbucks and there’s a cop there with his gun, it’s intimidating […]
Tallahassee may Change New Year Location
Tallahassee could possibly be changing the way its residents bring in the New Year. The annual celebration that attracts big-name artist to South Adams Street could possibly be moved to Cascade Park. The Tallahassee Downtown Improvement Authority will vote on whether to make the switch to the amphitheater, Jay Revell, […]
Big Bend Cares Hosts 25th Annual AIDS Walk and 5k Run in Tallahassee
Big Bend Cares hosted its 25th Annual AIDS Walk and 5k Run Tallahassee at Cascades Park Saturday. The 5k run started at 9 a.m., and the walk began at 10 a.m. This event was to raise money and to spread awareness of HIV and AIDS. The funding will assist victims […]