September 2023 – Page 8 – Capital Outlook

Arguments set in fight over protest law

September 19, 2023

Local protesters in Tallahassee showed their opposition to a state law that increases penalties for protesting.Photo by St. Clair Murraine NSF Staff Report The Florida Supreme Court said it will hear arguments Oct. 4 in a challenge to the constitutionality of a 2021 state law that enhanced penalties and created

District defends cutting off Disney perks

September 19, 2023

Martin Garcia By Jim TurnerNews Service of Florida The chairman of the special district that includes Walt Disney World properties defended a move to eliminate perks that provided access for district employees and their families to the entertainment giant’s parks. During a meeting of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District

What can superintendents do to prevent students from bullying?

September 19, 2023

Ronald W. Holmes Ronald W. Holmes, Ph.D.Special to the Outlook As students go back to school for the 2023– 2024 academic year, it is important that they are afforded a rigorous academic curriculum that prepares them for 21st century skill requirements. It is also important that students are educated in

What brings me hope

September 19, 2023

A message of hope was presented to people facing challenges in Africa Rosalind Tompkins (left) presented a HOPEE Award to Gaopalelwe Seleka during a stop in Pretoria, South Africa.Photo submitted Members of the Revival Baptist Church in Pretoria, South Africa, celebrate with Lady Gao (center) after she was presented a

Leon County property owners to receive notices of proposed taxes

September 19, 2023

Akin Akinyemi Special to the Outlook Leon County Property Appraiser Akin Akinyemi has mailed legally required Notices of Proposed Property Taxes to Leon County property owners. While not a bill, the notices provide owners with their property values as of Jan. 1, 2023, applicable exemptions, and estimated taxes based upon

Kilpatrick elected chairman of TCC District Board of Trustees

September 19, 2023

Jonathan Kilpatrick Special to the Outlook Tallahassee Community College District Board of Trustees elected Jonathan Kilpatrick as chair at their recent meeting. Kilpatrick was appointed to the board in 2014 by Gov. Rick Scott. He represents Wakulla County and takes the gavel from outgoing chair Eugene Lamb, Jr. Kilpatrick has

Time running out to extend the Affordable Connectivity Program to keep Black households online

September 19, 2023

A recent Pew survey found that just 71 percent of Black households and 65 percent of Hispanic households have broadband for internet connection.Photo submitted By Hazel Trice EdneyTriceEdneyWire.com Millions of children across the nation will be able to do their homework at home during the upcoming school year, thanks

Right wing sheriffs group spreads controversial ideology

September 19, 2023

Over the past five years, the CSPOA has organized training, rallies, speeches, and meetings in around 30 states.Photo submitted By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire SeniorNational Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia A recent report by the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism has shed light on the activities and influence of the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace

Congressional Black Caucus confronts ongoing assault on Black rights

September 19, 2023

Rep. Steven Horsford By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire SeniorNational Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Members of the Congressional Black Caucus firmly stated that Black Americans are being attacked in various ways nationwide, with Republicans leading these efforts. “We refuse to be victims, and we will not be silenced,” declared CBC Chairman and Representative Steven

Former Orange Avenue residents eager to return to apartments with new name, modern amenities

September 19, 2023

Construction crews are getting close to wrapping up work on phase I at Columbia Gardens at South City.Photo by St. Clair Murraine Former Orange Avenue Apartments residents turn to Brenda Williams (second from right), executive director of Tallahassee Housing Authority, with questions.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By St. Clair MurraineOutlook