By|Destiny McIntosh According to the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, “Childhood obesity is a national epidemic. Nearly 1 in 3 children (ages 2-19) in the United States is overweight or obese, putting them at risk for serious health problems.” Many parents hear the words “obese” and “overweight” and began to panic but in fact the […]
By| Destiny McIntosh Going green and reducing your carbon footprint one step at a time. The City of Tallahassee is now offering solar power for local residents. The city of Tallahassee is now offering more green friendly ways to help you and your family reduce your carbon trail. How it works, customers will receive all […]
By|Destiny McIntosh From the sunny south to the capital city, this young entrepreneur is creating a lane of her own and demolishing the industry along the way. Sydnee Freeman, 22, was like any normal college student. She loved the glitz and glam that came along with college life. After realizing her own talents and […]
Words by: Lakayra Larramore According to ABC Action News, Florida is finally pushing to put a ban on texting while driving under A bill that has been passed by Florida House. In this day in age, the use of wireless devices has become a part of our everyday routine. They have also become a […]
By| Daria Laycock The state of Florida has approved new restrictions for gun ownership. The movement came to the Tallahassee this last month with as a both pro and anti gun rallies took place in front of the Capitol building. This all comes in the wake of the Stoneman Douglas shooting. A mass shooting in […]
By| Daria Laycock An early dusting of pollen is causing allergies to flare in the North Florida area. Oak trees in conjunction with an unseasonably warm February triggered the the event. Heavy wind, like that from the nor’easter traveling the country’s east coast, exasperate allergies as the gusts allow pollen to travel more easily according […]
By| Daria Laycock Talethia Edwards has been called to service, that is why she feels the need to clean up the Bond neighborhood. As president of the Greater Bond Neighborhood Association, she is attempting to do just that. She does so through community involvement. In addition to being the Greater Bond Neighborhood Association president Edwards […]
Words by Aliyah Glover The Senate chambers were decorated Purple and white this week in support of Domestic Violence Awareness. There was food and drinks for the gallery to enjoy. Most of the senators had on a purple ribbon which signifies awareness for domestic violence. When people think of domestic abuse, they often focus […]
Words By | Javon Cohen The Florida State University Musical Production of the “Addams Family” left a lot of smiles, chuckles and grins as the audience got to listen and watch a classic hit movie turned Broadway musical in action. Directed by Jessica Lea Patty, an FSU Alumna and the School of Theatre, describes […]
By: Nichelle Cobb The Board of County Commissioners held their regular Public Meeting on Tuesday February 28th. The informational meeting included an agenda full of future plans and recommendations for the city of Tallahassee. Specifically, item 12 was pulled from the agenda to discuss the Consideration to Institute Litigation Regarding Opioid Epidemic This item was […]