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The Florida A&M University community celebrated the 100th birthday of Marching “100” founder William P. Foster with music, alumni tributes and the unveiling of portraits and memorabilia destined for the Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C. [Read more…] about FAMU Celebrates 100th Birthday of Marching ‘100’ Founder Dr. William P. Foster
Ahead of the 2020 Legislative Session, Senator José Javier Rodríguez (D-Miami) has filed an early suite of bills aimed at Florida’s response to climate change. [Read more…] about Senator Jose Javier Rodriguez Files Series of Climate Change Bills
Drivers are advised that Canal Street west of U.S. 1 will be closed to through traffic nightly from 10 p.m. – 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 16, through Monday, Sept. 30. [Read more…] about Nightly Detours Set for Canal Street at U.S. 1
The Florida Lottery is proud to join the American Gaming Association (AGA), North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL), the World Lottery Association (WLA), and other industry leaders to celebrate the 22nd Annual Responsible Gaming Education Week, September 16-20, 2019. [Read more…] about The Florida Lottery Joins Industry Leaders to Celebrate Responsible Gaming Education Week
The University of North Florida has started the fall semester with its largest and most diverse freshman class to date. [Read more…] about UNF Welcomes Largest and Most Diverse Class in History
Andy Karsner, an expert strategist in technology, policy and finance and former U.S. Department of Energy Assistant Secretary, last week testified before the House Subcommittee on National Security, International Development and Monetary Policy about the crucial role nature plays in mitigating climate change and strengthening U.S national security. [Read more…] about Karsner Testifies Before Congress on National Security and Risks of Climate Change
CEO and Founder of the Single Subject Amendment, Wayne Sutton “Spider” Webb, died Saturday, September 7, 2019 following a protracted battle with cancer. [Read more…] about Single Subject Amendment Founder, W.S. “Spider” Webb Loses Battle to Cancer
Investigators with Madison Police Department, along with FDLE agents, arrested De’Vante Jaquan Washington, 25, of Madison for homicide after the shooting death of 23-year-old Quantavious Damariuse Wilson. [Read more…] about Madison PD, FDLE arrest man for homicide
The long running Television series called The 3 Julia’s – starring 30a TV’s founder Paul Vizard, Redd, and acclaimed actress Teance Blackburn, has been previously nominated 5 times to the Viewers Choice Awards. [Read more…] about The 3 Julias on 30A Television inducted into the Taste Awards Hall of Fame 2019
Commissioner of Agriculture Nicole “Nikki” Fried and Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis sent a joint letter to congressional leadership in support of the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act. [Read more…] about Fried & Patronis to Congress: Vote on SAFE Banking Act Needed
