A federal judge Thursday indicated he will allow a potential class-action lawsuit alleging state discrimination against Florida A&M University to move forward — but said the plaintiffs need to revise the case and provide more specific examples. United States District Judge Robert Hinkle peppered attorneys for the plaintiffs and the state with questions about the…
Ron DeSantis, with the consent of colluding legislators, is rapidly expanding his push towards a full-on authoritarian administrative state in Florida, a push that clearly threatens our beloved democracy and way of life. Best evidence is the law to go into effect on July 1 of this year that would force doctors to ask patients…
A few weeks ago I got a lengthy voicemail message from a reader of my column. At the end of the message he paused and said, “The Lord be with you.” It wasn’t just a breezy way of saying goodbye. Rather, he was gently emphatic: “The Lord be with you.” I can recall only one…
Residents of Gadsden County were invited to William A. McGill Library in Quincy to discuss ways to improve their local library system and contribute ideas to help shape its five year plan. The Dinner and Dialogue event took place on Tuesday, May 23 at 5:30 p.m. and was guided by Diana Silveria, president of Novare…
Editor’s note: This commentary is provided by the Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative (MMERI) of Florida A&M University Consider this hypothetical scenario: Two weeks ago, during a vacation in California, you lawfully purchased and consumed marijuana intended for adult use. But now you are back at work in Florida, where recreational cannabis remains illegal,…
Editor’s note: Nancy Kennedy is on vacation this week. This column is from 2021 and is still relevant in 2023. One of my favorite memories as a kid was the day my dad took us on a drive to have an adventure. I don’t remember too much about that day except that we laughed a…
We think we would know when we’re being scammed, but would we really? Financial exploitation of seniors can take many forms, and it’s one of many types of elder abuse. The exploitation can be as simple as taking cash out of our purse or wallet when we aren’t looking, leaving us to wonder whether we…
What is Stress Anyway? The traffic is awful, the bills are due, the laundry is piling up, and the kids are fighting. Life is full of stress. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, stress is how the brain and the body responds to any physical, mental, and emotional demand. Not all stress is…
Q. As a judge, what should courts expect from people, and how do you go about deciding criminal sentences? A. Courts expect people to be honest, well-behaved, and on time. Courts also expect people to give their best efforts to be responsible for themselves and their actions. This includes fulfilling the promises they make. I…
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF GADSDEN COUNTY, FLORIDA NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND/ADOPT POLICIES DATE OF THIS NOTICE: May 23, 2023 The School Board of Gadsden County, Florida hereby gives notice of its intent to amend/adopt Gadsden County School Board Policies. PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of this policy amendment is to establish rules…
