Saying that social media does “more harm than good,” Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed education changes that include prohibiting students from using cell phones during class time and curtailing use of the social-media platform TikTok on school grounds. Also, DeSantis signed bills creating a “Teachers’ Bill of Rights” and imposing eight-year term limits on…
Black farmers who didn’t make the cut last year could have another opportunity to vie for medical-marijuana licenses, under a bill approved by lawmakers in the final days of the 2023 legislative session. The bill, which awaits a decision by Gov. Ron DeSantis, is part of years-long efforts aimed at giving Black farmers an entry…
Potentially setting the stage for a legal fight, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a bill that will place additional restrictions on public-employee unions, including preventing dues from being deducted from workers’ paychecks. DeSantis signed the bill (SB 256) during an event with other state leaders in Miami. While the changes would affect a variety…
The Greensboro Town Council held its monthly meeting on Monday, May 8 at 7 p.m. in the council chambers in Gardner Hall. The Council had new members to welcome: Councilwoman Jacquelyn Barber won the seat formerly held by Elizabeth Henderson, Councilwoman Brenda Martinez ran uncontested for the seat formerly held by Juan Guerrero. Council Member…
The Watermelon radish is a member of the mustard family, which includes arugula, broccoli and turnips. The watermelon radish has an edible round white root with a green stem and leaves. The watermelon radish’s inside flesh is rimmed in white with a dark pink circular pattern, resembling a watermelon. The inside of the Watermelon radish…
Kisha Yogesh Patel is among the more than 7,000 candidates for graduation in the University of Georgia’s Class of 2023 who will be celebrated during commencement exercises this week.Patel, of Havana, Fla, is a candidate for a BSHP Health Promotion. “We are delighted to celebrate the incredible achievements of our University of Georgia students in…
Citizens of Gadsden County gathered in front of the courthouse in Quincy to observe the 2023 National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 4. A legal observance in the United States since 1988, the law recognizes the first Thursday of May every year as a National Day of Prayer, on which the people of the…
“We’re not problems that need to be fixed. We just live in a society that needs to be enlightened.” (Emily Quinn, intersex educator) One more time, Florida legislators, “sex” is a continuum. As demonstrated in a large Israeli study (Daphna Joel; Tel Aviv University. AP and The Times of Israel staff. Dec 2, 2015. Sex…
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, RB TAX INVESTMENT, the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:…
During the municipal elections held on Tuesday, April 25, In Greensboro, Jacquelyn Ruth Barber defeated incumbent Elizabeth Fletcher Henderson. Barber, who had 86 percent of the votes, defeated Henderson by a landslide, securing 46 of the 55 total votes that were cast. “I would like to take this time to thank everyone who voted for…
