December 2016 – Page 2 – Capital Outlook

Former Godby wrestler Valdez making move to pro MMA

December 20, 2016

[subtitle]GOING PRO[/subtitle] By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer The question whether he should begin a professional mixed martial art career tormented Rafael Valdez so much that he was having sleepless nights. His conundrum was whether to continue being a supervisor on his day job or take another position

Fuller plans to use tools from mentors for success at Godby

December 13, 2016

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer Corey Fuller wasn’t unlike any other newly hired head football coach, after he took the job at Godby High School. He promised a turnaround and just winning. Period. He actually plans to do that by implementing some of what he learned

Core impressive off Rattlers’ bench

December 13, 2016

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer The first glimpse of FAMU freshman guard Nasir Core when he walked on the floor this past Saturday night, was enough to make anyone in the Lawson Center take a second look. His stocky 6-foot-1 frame exposes him as being a football

One Church One Child takes lead in recruiting foster, adoptive parents

December 13, 2016

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer As head of a board of volunteers responsible for recruiting adoptive parents and finding homes for foster children, Kimberly Thomas takes her role very personally. That much was obvious by the emotion she showed when she had to explain why

Southside schools, politics in education on Hanna’s agenda

December 13, 2016

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer No matter how the question was asked during the recent campaign for Leon County superintendent of schools, Rocky Hanna was steadfast in his response to whether a new high school should be built on Tallahassee’s south side. It’s not supported

It’s time to end the lawsuit against poor children

December 13, 2016

By Congressman Al Lawson Special to the Outlook Those who know me from my years in the Florida House and Senate know that I have always fought for public education in Florida. However, my definition of what “public education” actually means took an interesting turn over the last decade.

Transformation: 2016 “ Of The Years” choices

December 13, 2016

By R.B. Holmes Jr. Publisher and President This has been an amazing year politically, socially, morally, educationally, emotionally and financially. The persons who we have selected this year as our special 2016 honorees are people of great strength, courage, compassion and vision. You will find below these high achievers

BBQ restaurant on a mission for veterans

December 13, 2016

By James Foster Outlook writer Barbeque and patriotism might seem like an odd blend, but for two friends the idea has turned out to be the perfect recipe. Steve Newton and Bill Kraus decided that they will start a restaurant, but not with the idea of pocketing all

Williams, McMillon’s friendship leads to start-up marketing business

December 13, 2016

By Kristin Wells Outlook writer John McMillon and Alfred Williams couldn’t help forming a strong friendship after they met on FAMU’s campus. There was too much in common between the two Tallahassee natives. Both shared history as their major. They ended up working on the

J.R.E. Lee, Sr. Lodge #422, True Destiny Chapter #84, and Piggly Wiggly stores feed 29 families for Thanksgiving

December 7, 2016

Special to the Outlook On Tuesday, Nov. 22, J.R.E. Lee, Sr. Lodge #422 and True Destiny Chapter #84 partnered with Piggly Wiggly Stores to provide Thanksgiving Baskets for 29 families in the greater Tallahassee area. Included within the basket were various items, some of which include a ham, collard greens,