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…
On Saturday, May 20, citizens of the Shiloh community in southern Quincy came together at Shiloh Community Park to celebrate Emancipation Day. Organized by Linda Nealy and the Shiloh Community Action Group, this is the seventh time the event took place in Shiloh Park, beginning in 1999. The freeing of slaves in the United States…
Environmental groups are urging Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto legislation they contend will have a “chilling effect” on efforts to limit sprawl in Florida. DeSantis has until Wednesday to act upon a bill (SB 540) that in part allows “prevailing” parties to recover legal fees in comprehensive growth-management plan challenges at the state Division of…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the purpose is to raise awareness of mental health and mental illness. Mental health is the overall wellness of how you think, regulate your feelings and behave. Your mental health is just as important as your physical health as it affects your ability to be present, stay focused…
While the proposed 2024 Department of Veterans Affairs budget increase of 5% sounds good, it’s actually the lowest hike they’ve seen in nearly 10 years. The president claims that there is a “sacred obligation” to support veterans and that $325 billion will do just that. As always, the devil is in the details, and that…
