Month: May 2024

      Following the greatest tornado damage in Leon County since 1945, Leon County Commissioner Christian Caban put forth a proposal to the Leon County Commission to utilize $1 million to afford to assist in disaster relief.  At the time the proposal was made, much of the county was still reeling from the effects of what was reported to be up to three twisters that decimated areas of Tallahassee.  The quick thinking and expeditious action by the county staff has been a breath of fresh air for many.

Meet Kechi Okwuchi, a survivor of a devastating plane crash in Nigeria, who years later, successfully earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) with distinction. Despite enduring severe burns covering much of her body, Okwuchi defied the odds and pursued her education with determination.

Randy, we’re thrilled to have you sharing your thoughts and lessons with our community. So, for folks who are at a stage in their life or career where they are trying to be more resilient, can you share where you get your resilience from? Resilience can come from various sources, and inspiration from their surroundings can significantly influence many. Throughout my life, I have found inspiration within my environment. Observing family, friends, and others throughout the world community endure hardship has taught me the meaning of perseverance, especially when faced with adversity. I learned about faith and how to manifest more favorable outcomes through faith and work. I often drew upon the adage, “What doesn’t kill me only makes me stronger.”

Nunnie on the Sideline

The WG Sports Corner

You’re invited to the South Florida HBCU Golf Classic! On Saturday, July 20, 2024 at the Ritz Carlton Naples Tiburon Course, 2600 Tiburon Drive, Naples, Florida 34109. Join us at the Welcome Reception on Friday, July 19, 2024  starting at 6:00 PM with a Red Carpet Welcome Reception. The tournament begins Saturday, July 20, 2024  starting with 7:00 AM – Registration & Warmup; Shotgun Start  at 8:30 AM. Lunch & Award Presentations  1:00 PM.

Florida A&M University School of Journalism & Graphic Communication students were recognized during the 45th annual Sports Emmy Awards in New York for a documentary about the school’s most recent Pro Football Hall of Fame member.

   Tanner Boccabello  was named AllSWAC First Team and SWAC Newcomer of the Year. Closer Pablo Torres was also named a first-teamer, as well as SWAC Relief Pitcher of the Year. Rounding out the Wildcats on the AllSWAC First Team was designated hitter  Jose Gonzalez, while first baseman    Manny Souffrain was named AllSWAC Second Team. 

  In the world of politics, perception often trumps reality. This is particularly true in the case of Donald J. Trump, an entertainer who theatrically preformed his way into the presidency. As the difference between Trump and Biden becomes painfully clear to many of us, a significant number of voters are looking at Trump’s tenure with a growing sense of longing for the so called good old days, including the perception that they were better off economically. Today, polls suggest that voters in key swing states favor Trump over Biden on economic issues by a large margin.

     “All of the ingredients are there. We still have those near-record warm waters out in the Atlantic tropical-development areas that were there last year, and we no longer have (the climate pattern known as) El Nino,” Wool said. “We actually like to have an El Nino during hurricane season, because it increases wind shear over the development areas.”