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The capitol city was a buzz as the word went out that Florida A&M University President Dr. Larry Robinson was resigning. The night before Robinson conferred with ministers and stakeholders giving them the news before meeting with the university executive staff and vice presidents the next day. Despite elevating the university’s status on so many levels, his departure was triggered by unusual and avoidable missteps.

Fort Lauderdale Native Serves where Future Navy Warfighters Train By By Rick Burke, Navy Office of Community Outreach GREAT LAKES, Ill. – Sailors are some of…

The state has appealed to a Leon County circuit judge’s decision requiring changes to a “financial impact statement” that will appear on the November ballot with a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at ensuring abortion rights.

       More than halfway through 2024, Florida’s economy remains strong, according to the Spring quarterly forecast  report on Florida’s economy authored by Sean Snaith, director of the University of Central Florida’s Institute for Economic Forecasting.

     Ascend Academy Charter High School today announced an amendment to its policy for serving meals to students under the National School Lunch / School Breakfast Programs for the 2024-2025 school year. All students will be served lunch/breakfast at no charge at the following sites:

On Friday, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24), Chair of the U.S. Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys, and Reverend Al Sharpton hosted a field hearing with top mental health leaders on Suicide and Mental Health of Black Men and Boys. This field hearing took place in New York City in Harlem at the National Action Network on behalf of the U.S. Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys with top mental health leaders in the United States, celebrities, and other members of Congress. 

In a bold move to address educational disparities and boost student engagement, Kampus Insights launches a free online course designed to transform classroom dynamics and ignite curiosity among learners. The course, “Spark Student Curiosity: Quick Inquiry for Deeper Learning,” offers a lifeline to teachers seeking innovative ways to captivate and inspire students, particularly in underserved communities.

   Gov. Ron DeSantis is once again declaring that Florida won’t go along with a directive from the Biden administration, this time in regard to the advisory on gun violence announced this week by U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy.