September 2023 – Page 2 – Capital Outlook

Court won’t rehear elections law fight

September 29, 2023

Using drop boxes is among several parts of an election law that an appeal court let stand.Photo submitted By Jim SaundersNews Service of Florida In a victory for Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican legislators, a full federal appeals court declined to take up a challenge to a 2021 Florida elections

Ex-domestic violence coalition CEO charged

September 29, 2023

Florida Department of Law Enforcement announced charges against Tiffany Carr and Patricia Duarte.Photo special to the Outlook By Dara KamNews Service of Florida Authorities have charged the former longtime president of the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence and a former chief financial officer of the agency with fraud, grand theft

Religion

September 29, 2023

How do you maintain a ‘Never SayDie’ attitude? By Ronald W. Holmes, Ph.D.Special to Capital Outlook We live in a world where there will be constant tribulations. These trials may come in the form of unemployment, sickness, mental health or death. Since tribulations are a part of life, the critical

Jefferson clerk suspended after arrest

September 29, 2023

Kirk Reams NSF Staff Report Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order suspending Jefferson County Clerk of Courts Kirk Reams, who was arrested on felony charges involving improper use of county money. Reams, 46, and two other men were accused of defrauding Jefferson County out of more than $800,000, according

Playing at Bragg Stadium will create cherished memories

September 29, 2023

Members of FAMU’s cheerleading squad were on hand when Kerri Post, Director of Leon County Division of Tourism, announced that the state high school football championships will be held at Bragg Stadium.Photo by St. Clair Murraine County Commissioner Nick Maddox said memories of playing at Bragg Stadium will last a

Giving back is essential for Slim Chicken owners

September 29, 2023

Tiffany Martin (lft), Executive director of Children’s Home Society of Florida, expressed the non-profits appreciation to Slim Chicken’s owners Kim and Angelo Crowell.Photo by St. Clair Murraine A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the opening a second Slim Chicken location at 2329 Apalachee Parkway.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By St. Clair MurraineOutlook

Connecting the dots

September 29, 2023

Conference speaker urges entrepreneurs to seek out resources Katrina Tuggerson, president of the Capital City Chamber of Commerce, introduced keynote speaker Jeffery Robinson.Photo by Saskiya Fagan/Soul Design Media By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer A lot of the suggestions that Jeffrey Robinson gave during his talk to business owners

Performance at BC didn’t shake Norvell’s confidence

September 29, 2023

Jaheim Bell (No. 6) led FSU receivers with five catches for 76 yards and a touchdown in the win over Boston College. Photo courtesy FSU athletics Special to the Outlook Florida State and Clemson had totally different experiences during week three of the college football season. The Tigers rolled over Florida Atlantic

Record number of Black quarterbacks in starting positions this NFL Season

September 29, 2023

Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs is one of the most popular Black starting quarterbacks in the NFL this season.Photo submitted By Lauren Victoria BurkeNNPA Newswire Contributor On the opening day of the 2023-2024 National Football League season, a historic record was set, as 14 Black quarterbacks took the

Hornets bring challenge to Bragg Stadium

September 29, 2023

Offensive lineman Jalen Goss makes his way back to the line following a play in Saturday’s game.Photo by Don Hayes Tight end Kamari Young caught four passes for 58 yards, including a touchdown.Photo by Don Hayes By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer There are two things that coach Willie Simmons