June 2023 – Capital Outlook

FSU track team secures spots in NCAA national meet

June 6, 2023

Sprinter Amir Willis made it through in both the 100-meter and 200-meter for the FSU team headed to the NCAA national meet.Photo courtesy FSU athletics Special to the Outlook Florida State men’s track and field team finished the 2023 NCAA East Regional Championships by adding seven more bids to the

New bests set on final day of NJCAA Championships

June 6, 2023

Troy Williams finished with his best time in the 400-meter hurdles.Photo courtesy TCC athletics Special to the Outlook HOBBS, NM – Day three of competition at the NJCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships saw some more bests from TCC athletes. Sophomore Troy Williams set a season best and

Super Regional sweep puts FSU in softball World Series

June 6, 2023

Coach Lonnie Alameda will be looking to lead the Seminoles to their first World Series title since 2018.FSU athletics Special to the Outlook The Florida State softball team will attempt to capture is first College World Series title in four year, beginning this week in Oklahoma City. The Seminoles assured

DeSantis puts hold on execution

June 6, 2023

A psychiatric evaluation will help to determine if Death Row inmate Duane Eugene Owen is insane.File photo By Dara KamNews Service of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis temporarily put a hold on the execution of Duane Eugene Owen and ordered a psychiatric evaluation of the Death Row inmate after his lawyers

Lawmakers shielded in redistricting fight

June 6, 2023

Lawmakers shielded in redistricting fight In addition to other organizations and individuals, the NAACP was among the plaintiffs that allege redistricting violated the U.S. Constitution’s 14th Amendment and 15th Amendment.NAACP photo By Jim SaundersNews Service of Florida A panel of federal judges shielded eight current and former legislative leaders from

Book objection list approved

June 6, 2023

Under a new rule, Florida school districts have until June 30 of each year to report their objection lists of books to the state Department of Education.NSF photo submitted By Ryan DaileyNews Service of Florida The State Board of Education approved a new rule that will lead to Florida officials

Court rejects lawsuit over dog racing ban

June 6, 2023

JCKC Kennel Club in Monticello was a popular dog-racing venue.Photo special to the Outlook By Jim SaundersNews Service of Florida More than four years after Florida voters approved a ban on greyhound racing in the state, an appeals court rejected a Pinellas County kennel’s argument that it should be compensated

Honoring Black Americans’ role in the inception of Memorial Day

June 6, 2023

Fallen military vets around the country were recognized on Monday with gravesite ceremonies.Photo submitted By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Memorial Day has a deep historical connection to the African American community in the United States. The holiday, which originated as Decoration Day, initially began when formerly enslaved

Jim Brown and social activism

June 6, 2023

David W. Marshall Since most players in professional basketball and football are Black, it should come as no surprise that many high-profile Black athletes have become role models to young admirers who are also Black. Athletes such as football legend Jim Brown reached the professional ranks by overcoming tremendous odds

The war in Ukraine rages as American allies continue to add money to Russian coffers

June 6, 2023

Hamil R. Harris When Russia invaded Ukraine, President Joe Biden said that the impact of such aggression would be met with international sanctions so severe that it would cripple Vladimir Putin and his generals. But 18 months later, Russia continues to get millions from multi-national corporations, an example of moral