FAMU Alumni criticize Scott for injecting himself in FAMU hazing scandal

By at 18 December, 2011, 11:02 pm

TALLAHASSEE – As the Florida A&M University Board of Trustees prepared to meet Monday to discuss the suspension of university president James Ammons , alumni rallied on campus, criticizing Gov. Rick Scott for his suggestion that Ammons be temporarily ousted and suggesting that he was Read More

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Tuesday Morning Reads: Gambling lawsuit and problems in Florida’s police force

By at 13 December, 2011, 1:19 pm

TALLAHASSEE — It’s a dreary Tuesday in the state capital city, but there’s plenty of news to read this morning. Here are the top five stories you should be reading. * The Sun-Sentinel reports that the state’s controversial stand-your-ground law was key in helping a Read More

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Researchers Discover 6 Graves At Old Florida Plantation

By at 12 November, 2011, 10:40 pm

Archaeologist , Florida , Fort George Island , Grave , Jacksonville , James Davidson , Kingsley Plantation , National Park Service , Plantation , Researchers , Slaves , Tombstone , University Of Florida , West Africa We are sailing on the Oasis of the Seas this Saturday, the 29th of October. Read More

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Watch: 300 dance to ‘The Lion King’ for children

By at 10 November, 2011, 10:50 pm

An estimated 300 University of North Florida students staged a flash mob to music from “The Lion King” as a tribute to Children’s Miracle Network families.

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Deputy hit while directing traffic

By at 10 November, 2011, 8:21 pm

Authorities say a central Florida deputy was hit by a car while directing traffic at Full Sail University.

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Police sergeant gets probation for shooting

By at 10 November, 2011, 8:06 pm

A South Florida police sergeant has been sentenced to a year of probation for shooting his service weapon more than a dozen times while off-duty.

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Thursday Morning Reads: A new university, casino spots and the new state jobs agency

By at 10 November, 2011, 1:23 pm

TALLAHASSEE — Happy Thursday and welcome to the work day. Here are five stories you should be reading this morning. * The Orlando Sentinel reports that USF-Polytechnic will become the state’s 12th public university. From the story: A branch campus of the University of South Florida Read More

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Suspect breaks into Sears, steals games

By at 5 November, 2011, 6:26 pm

Authorities in Hillsborough County are on the lookout for a burglary suspect who broke into the University Mall early Thursday morning. The unidentified black male made off with an Xbox 360 gaming system and over 30 games.  

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