November 2020 – Page 2 – Capital Outlook

Democracy, decency and demography: Three winners of the 2020 elections

November 20, 2020

Keith Simmonds Unlike authoritarian political systems where their existence depends on coercion, military force and disregard for the rule of law, democratic systems depend on respect for the rule of law. Democratic systems rely on persuasion rather than coercion of their citizens. It is we, the people, who keep our

A tale of two cities: Welaunee exacerbates inequities into the future

November 20, 2020

Bill Proctor In my tenure as County Commissioner, I cannot recall a project as distasteful to so many constituencies throughout our community than the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments for Welaunee. From the adjacent residents and homeowners’ associations to Keep It Rural and disenfranchised Southside residents, there seem to be enough

Rattlers, Wildcats set for virtual Florida Classic

November 20, 2020

FAMU and B-CU are asking their supporters to watch the online Florida Classic events and donate financially to both universities.Photo special to the Outlook Special to the Outlook ORLANDOBethune-Cookman University and Florida A&M University will host “Virtual Florida Blue Florida Classic Week” in November, a collection of online events celebrating

FAMU, FSU resume basketball play after 16 seasons

November 20, 2020

When FAMU and FSU meet in a women’s basketball program at the Lawson Center on Nov. 25, it will be the first game between the two programs since 2004.Submitted FSU athletics photo Stephen Stone Seminoles.com The Florida State women’s basketball team has announced its four-game non-conference schedule for the 2020-21

Wolfpack win overshadows Purdy performance

November 20, 2020

Quarterback Bailey Hockman, who began his career at FSU before transferring, threw for three touchdowns and ran for another to lead North Carolina State to a 38-22 victory over Florida State 38-22 last Saturday night.Photo courtesy the ACC By Chuck Walsh Seminoles.com RALEIGH, N.C. – Florida State quarterback Chubba Purdy

County Commission shocker

November 13, 2020

Welch ousts Desloge, Cummings defy odds to win at-large St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff writer Two first-time politicians did what the pundits didn’t expect in the outcome of municipal races for Leon County Commission seats. The biggest upset last Tuesday night was scored by Brian Welch over longstanding commissioner Bryan Desloge,

Dave Roberts becomes second Black manager to win the World Series

November 13, 2020

On the way to capturing the World Series, Dave Roberts guided the Dodgers from a 2-0 and 3-1 deficit in the National League Championship Series against the Atlanta Braves.Photo special to the Outlook Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire SeniorNational Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia The Los Angeles Dodgers are the champions of baseball in large

Bethune-Cookman won’t play sports in spring

November 13, 2020

Bethune-Cookman’s decision to opt out of spring sports wipes out two scheduled football games against FAMU.Photo courtesy B-CU athletics DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Bethune-Cookman University has canceled its remaining 2020-21 athletic season because of the coronavirus pandemic, President E. LaBrent Chrite announced. “In the face of a surging COVID-19 spike

Souls to the Polls rally

November 13, 2020

Members of George Floyd’s family joined attorney Ben Crump at a Souls to the Polls rally Sunday at the Civic Center.Photo by St. Clair Murraine Jill Biden (second right), wife of presidential candidate Joe Biden, made a campaign stop at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church to kick off a Souls to

FSU men’s basketball to host Indiana in ACC/Big Ten Challenge

November 13, 2020

Leonard Hamilton Chuck WalshSeminoles.com Florida State will play host to Indiana in the 22nd Annual ACC / Big Ten Challenge at the Donald L. Tucker Center on Dec. 9. The game time and network designation will be released at a later date. The game between the Seminoles and the Hoosiers