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Florida A&M University (FAMU) will award honorary doctorates to broadcasting legend Tom Joyner and the longtime president of the Florida State NAACP Conference Adora Obi Nweze during the Summer 2021 commencement ceremony. [Read more…] about FAMU To Award Honorary Degrees To Tom Joyner, Florida NAACP Conference President
The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) and Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) today launched a social media campaign asking customers of Florida’s public power utilities to send notes of thanks in advance of Florida Lineworker Appreciation Day on August 26. [Read more…] about Florida Public Power Organizations Encouraging Customers to Participate in Campaign Recognizing Lineworkers
The Florida Lottery announces that Angela Caravella, 51, of Kansas City, Missouri, claimed a $1 million top prize from THE FASTEST ROAD TO $1,000,000 Scratch-Off game at the Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Missouri woman wins $1 million Scratch-Off prize after missing flight home
In recognition of his vision, leadership and multi-year support for the 2021 Juvenile Diversion Program Expunction bill (SB 274), The Children’s Campaign recently presented a Superhero Protector of Children Award to Florida Senator Keith Perry. [Read more…] about Florida Senator Keith Perry Receives Award for Juvenile Diversion Program Expunction Bill (SB 274)
Last night, at the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) annual conference banquet in Naples, the association recognized members of the Florida public power community with four awards: [Read more…] about Florida Municipal Electric Association Recognizes Members of the Public Power Community with Awards
The Florida Lottery announces that Jose Calderon, 55, of Orlando, claimed the $21.25 million FLORIDA LOTTO® jackpot from the drawing held on July 14, 2021, at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Orlando man celebrates winning a $21.25 million FLORIDA LOTTO® jackpot with his family
The LeRoy Collins Institute today announced that Lonna Rae Atkeson has been named its new director, overseeing all daily activities of the Institute. [Read more…] about The LeRoy Collins Institute Announces New Director
By Vaughn Wilson
Florida A&M University alumnus Robert Lee “Bob” Hayes was the quintessential multi-sport athlete. [Read more…] about FAMU Alum Bob Hayes Defied the Odds to Make History
At a meeting held during its annual conference in Naples, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) today elected a new slate of officers to preside over the organization’s board of directors. [Read more…] about Florida Municipal Electric Association Elects New Executive Leadership Team
Equity Tallahassee Leon and other local partners are hosting an important Community Conversation surrounding Equity in Law Enforcement this week. [Read more…] about Local community leaders to host open conversation, discussion surrounding equity in law enforcement
