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The president of Florida’s only public historically Black university resigns after donation debacle
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The president of Florida’s only public historically Black university is resigning amid backlash over the school’s apparent failure to properly vet a multi-million dollar donation from a dubious donor. Larry Robinson submitted his resignation last week and will leave Florida A&M University at...
Publix Shopper Wins The $110k Jackpot Off A Free Fantasy 5 Ticket
Everyone loves a good Florida Lottery story here in Tampa Bay. One Publix shopper got more than they bargained for when they struck gold on a free Fantasy 5 ticket raking in more than $110,000 in winnings. According to the Florida Lottery, a Publix in Carrollwood gave out a free...
Key August election dates: Monday is deadline to register for Florida primaries and nonpartisan contests
Anyone who wants to vote in the August primaries to nominate party candidates to run in the fall or the nonpartisan summer elections faces a Monday, July 22, deadline to register. It’s also the deadline for anyone who wants to change a party affiliation to vote in a Democratic or Republican primary if they aren’t already registered in that party. For others, voting in the Aug. 20 primaries and ...
While Florida politicians push expensive fossil fuels, utilities are building lots of solar farms
I was in the Panhandle last week visiting family. On the long drive between Pensacola and Jacksonville, I noticed something that made me pull off the interstate and investigate. Not far from the musical sign that marks the bridge over the Suwannee River, I encountered what looked to be a...
Florida Hispanic voters could decide the election. Here are their top issues.
Hispanic voters in Florida are more likely to list affordable housing and gun control as top issues than their non-Hispanic counterparts, a new online survey of nearly 1,400 likely voters in the state found. The poll, conducted from June 13-17 by TelevisaUnivision Consumer Strategy & Insights and Media Predict, offers...
Firm questioned Gregory Gerami in investigation of FAMU gift that caused 'bumps and hurts'
Gregory Gerami, the man whose dubious $237 million donation to Florida A&M rocked the university's reputation, says he is cooperating with an independent firm that is investigating the gift. In an interview with the Tallahassee Democrat, the Texas hemp farmer said he was "sad and upset" to learn Larry Robinson...
Something Good: Lowndes Vikings Ryan Page named a NHSBCA Coach of the Year
LOWNDES Co, Georgia. (WCTV) - This week’s something good is straight from the baseball diamond. Ryan Page of the Lowndes Vikings has been named the National High School Baseball Coaches Association region three Coach of the Year!. Page is entering his sixth year with the Vikings, leading the team...
Despite dominating the SWAC, Florida A&M is playing second fiddle in preseason rankings
As part of the SWAC Media Day festivities, the conference published its predicted order of finish, resulting in a surprising outcome in the SWAC East. The SWAC picked Alabama State to finish atop the Eastern division ahead of the defending conference champion Florida A&M. The Hornets received 114 points, including...
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