December 2022 – Capital Outlook

Two former Rattlers up for BCFHOF enshrinement

December 28, 2022

Henry Lawrence Tyrone McGriff Special to the Outlook The Black College Football Hall of Fame recently announced its 14th Class. The eight inductees in the 2023 class were selected from a list of 25 finalists who were determined earlier by the BCFHOF Selection Committee. Two former FAMU football players —

Gibbons wins Wuerffel Trophy, adds Good Works honor

December 28, 2022

Dillan Gibbons Seminoles.com Florida State offensive lineman Dillan Gibbons is the winner of the 2022 Wuerffel Trophy. It was announced on ESPN’s The Home Depot College Football Awards Show. The Wuerffel Trophy, established in 2005 and named after 1996 Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel, is presented annually to the FBS

Another young golfer joins FAMU’s team

December 28, 2022

Quincy Leonard Special to the Outlook FAMU has started this golf season by attaining success with a lineup of young talent. The list recently grew a little longer with the addition of Quincy Leonard. Leonard is a decorated native of Pike Road, Ala. “We are excited to announce the addition

Rattlers searching for identity as conference play nears

December 28, 2022

Jaylen Bates (left) scored 13 points and took down 12 rebounds the last time the Rattlers played at home.Photo courtesy FAMU athletics Louisville turned back the Rattlers 61-55 last Saturday in Kentucky.Photo courtesy FAMU athletics By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer There is a very good chance that the FAMU

Suicide apparent in death of Board of Governors member

December 28, 2022

Kent Stermon By Ryan DaileyNews Service of Florida Kent Stermon, a Jacksonville-area businessman and member of the state university system’s Board of Governors, was found dead in an apparent suicide, law enforcement officials confirmed. Stermon was found last Thursday night “deceased, alone in a locked vehicle” in the parking lot

We’re at a dangerous milestone

December 28, 2022

Rev. Jesse Jackson Donald Trump finally crossed the Rubicon. That is, he took to his social media platform and, for the first time, issued an explicit call to abolish the U.S. Constitution — the document he once swore to “preserve, protect and defend.” Still fuming over widespread election cheating that

Economic Equilibrium is the goal, but how do we get there?

December 28, 2022

Rep. Gallop Franklin We (the legislature) passed a bill addressing the property insurance market because the market needs correction. Florida consumers are experiencing non-renewals and insurance premium hikes because of natural disasters, litigation, and insurance companies going out of business, or deciding to no longer do business in Florida. From

We can’t go back

December 28, 2022

Sky Beard As I reflect on this year, it is evident the pandemic shone a light on hunger in America and led to innovation and creativity to ensure no kid goes hungry. Across Florida, nonprofit organizations and school districts displayed ingenuity, putting their food pantries on wheels, packaging and delivering

COVID-19 shots could lead to grand jury probe

December 28, 2022

Gov. Ron DeSantis and members of his administration claim that COVID-19 vaccines have lead to deaths.Photo special to the Outlook By Ryan DaileyNews Service of Florida Saying that COVID-19 vaccines have been “pushed on Americans,” Gov. Ron DeSantis asked the state Supreme Court to impanel a grand jury to investigate

DeSantis signs insurance, hurricane bills

December 28, 2022

Gov. Ron DeSantis By Jim TurnerNews Service of Florida Anticipating the need for more legislation about the state’s troubled property-insurance system, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed bills intended to stabilize the insurance industry and provide $751.5 million for people and communities recovering from hurricanes. DeSantis signed the bills last Friday, two