June 2015 – Page 6 – Capital Outlook

2015 Festival of Freedom: 150 Years of Florida Emancipation

June 2, 2015

By Janelle Floyd Outlook writer Leon County government is celebrating the 2015 Festival of Freedom. This year marked 150 years of Emancipation in Florida, with local events including presentations, lectures and a two-week-long book display. Emancipation Day is celebrated May 20 every year, commemorating the official end of slavery

Tallahassee is Buckling Up for Border to Border Campaign

June 2, 2015

By Giulia Marisco Outlook Writer Tallahassee is joining in the Border to Border campaign to help remind motorists the importance of safety belts. The Border to Border campaign, which began on May 18 and will end on May 31, was initiated by The National Highway Traffic Safety

Rickards Graduate Bell Stars in off-Broadway Play

June 2, 2015

By Kathryn N. Jones Outlook Writer Tallahassee native Patrice Bell is no stranger to the spot light. Bell realized her love for theater at a young age while participating in different activities around the city of Tallahassee. “I loved Tallahassee. It was a great place to grow

Agency Changes Policies to Help Improve Officers’ Safety

June 2, 2015

By Diamond Hunt-Coleman Outlook Writer The Consolidated Dispatch Agency has implemented new policies when it comes to relaying safety information to first responders before they respond to an emergency call. These policies have been put in place after a grand jury decided that the life of

ULI Suggests Changes for South City Community

June 2, 2015

By Navael Fontus Outlook Writer South City revitalization plans headed by the Urban Land Institute wrapped up last Wednesday at City Hall. The two-day research and study tour of South City, a Tallahassee community overwhelmed by problems of high crime, unemployment and other issues, was conducted by a

Tallahassee Celebrates Opening of National Cemetery

June 2, 2015

By LaDarius Calhoun Outlook Writer Just in time for Memorial Day, the Tallahassee community paid tribute to the service and sacrifice of the veterans it honors by celebrating the opening of the Tallahassee National Cemetery. On May 22, more than 500 people sat underneath a large white