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Wesleyan, other universities end legacy admissions policies after affirmative action's end

Wesleyan University announced it is ending its legacy admissions policy, which gives preference to students with alumni or donor relatives.

 

New Tallahassee Community College softball coach Brynn Baca excited for first-time opportunity

Tallahassee Community College hired Brynn Baca as the new softball coach on June 28 to replace Patti Townsend after 20 years.

 

Iowa Republicans say DeSantis doubts may be overblown but urge him to ramp up campaigning

As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis faces growing national doubts, Iowa Republicans aren't ready to panic, but they want to see him in the state more often.

 

'Much more to be accomplished': City Commissioner Curtis Richardson files for re-election

Tallahassee City Commissioner Curtis Richardson announced his re-election campaign Tuesday, saying he has "much more to be accomplished" at City Hall.

 

Black fraternal organization denounces Gov. DeSantis for 'racist policies'

A 112-year-old Black fraternity spoke out against Gov. DeSantis for promoting 'insensitive, discriminatory, and racist policies."

 

Powerball player in Tallahassee wins $2 million in July 19, 2023, drawing for $1.08 billion

Power Play indeed! One lucky Tallahassee resident became $2 million richer July 19, 2023, thanks to the Powerball ticket that they bought at Publix.

 

FSU professor fired; provost says research 'negligence' caused near 'catastrophic' damage

Criminology professor Eric Stewart said that the investigation and process to terminate him were "arbitrary, capricious and discriminatory in nature."

 

Tallahassee Democrat wins top awards for coverage of homelessness, elections, more

The Tallahassee Democrat wins top journalism prizes for coverage of homelessness, helping voters navigate a bitter 2022 local election and a mass shooting in the capital city.

 

Florida family on trial for conspiracy: 'Con men' sold bleach cure for COVID, Feds say

The FDA went undercover to investigate the Grenon family. Now they are on trial for conspiracy for promoting a bleach solution as medicine.

 

FAMU Unsung Heroes: Donald Reed takes charge of keeping the sports teams 'swagged out'

Donald Reed is Florida A&M Athletics' Director of Equipment Operations. He's also a two-time graduate of the university from 2015 and 2018.

 

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