November 2019 – Page 6 – Capital Outlook

U.S. attorney won’t pursue medical marijuana cases

November 5, 2019

News Service of Florida Florida’s medical marijuana laws should be enough to shield the growing industry from prosecution across northern Florida. U.S. Attorney Lawrence Keefe of the Northern District of Florida said that while marijuana remains illegal under federal law, he will not waste resources on issues declared legal and

We stand with City Manager Goad

November 5, 2019

Rev. Dr. R. B. Holmes, Jr. President and Publisher We stand with Mayor John Dailey, City Commissioners Elaine Bryant, Dianne Williams-Cox and Curtis Richardson in their positive and affirming approval of the job that City Manager Reese Goad is doing. The Dean of the City Commission, the affable Curtis Richardson,

Bond Community Health Center, Inc. celebrates 35-year mission anniversary

November 5, 2019

Dr. Temple Robinson Thirty-five years ago, a group of concerned community members met to address the health care needs of children, families and individuals in the Bond Community. With the support of local volunteers, advocates and partners, Bond Community Health Center was established with the mission to provide quality healthcare

Importance of educators of color for Black and brown students

November 5, 2019

Ron Rice I have been a Black student, education policymaker, and now an advocate for providing the best educational opportunities for all our children. One reality that I’ve had to face and embrace through each of these stages in my life and career is that the prevalence of leaders of

Migrant children go to Florida shelters

November 5, 2019

By Ana Ceballos News Service of Florida When the federal government suddenly emptied a South Florida detention center for migrant children in August, it was unclear exactly where more than 1,000 children had gone. Federal officials said only that the children who had been staying at the controversial Homestead center

Rattlers basketball teams make media day their showcase

November 5, 2019

By James Thomas Outlook Writer Not a single fan was there. That didn’t bother the FAMU men’s and women’s basketball teams. They came to meet the media. The teams were set up in the Lawson Center last Thursday specifically to meet the occasion. The lights were bright inside the empty

Akers-led Noles rush to homecoming romp

November 5, 2019

By Tim Linafelt Senior writer/Seminoles.com Cam Akers had a demanding checklist for himself headed into last Saturday’s game against Syracuse, and he shared it with coach Willie Taggart before kickoff. “He was going to break the record for touchdowns,” Taggart said, “and he was going to run for a

Freshman QB McKay carries FAMU to seventh win

November 5, 2019

By FAMU athletics BALTIMORE – Even with a freshman quarterback making his first collegiate start under center, FAMU didn’t need any late-game heroics on Saturday afternoon as the Rattlers extended their win streak to seven with a 24-12 victory over Morgan State in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) game at