State & Local Politics – Capital Outlook

Person of the Year

January 17, 2024

Working for ‘Common Folks’ City Commissioner Williams-Cox started advocacy work on Southside City Commissioner Dianne Williams-Cox.Photo by St. Clair Murraine City Commissioner Dianne Williams-Cox celebrated winning a second term.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer As aide to City Commissioner Dianne Williams-Cox, Towanda Davila-Davis usually is

Appealing for justice

December 9, 2023

Sharpton calls on DeSantis toreverse his stance on race-related policies Rev. Al Sharpton takes question from the media during a press conference Sunday afternoon at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.Photo by St. Clair Murraine Rev. RB Holmes continued his call on Gov. Ron DeSantis to change his stance on Black history

Facing the Future with Confidence

March 31, 2023

In the face of widespread economic strain, national conflicts and social unrest, surveys indicate that confidence in the future is at an all-time low in many countries including the United States. According to the 2023 Edelman Trust Barometer, 24 of the 28 countries surveyed are seeing “all-time lows in the

Beyond the Sunday Sermon

January 30, 2023

Ronald W. Holmes, Ph.D By Ronald W. Holmes, Ph.DSpecial to the Outlook John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Marilyn Monroe are three of the most well-known people from the twentieth century. While these people may be the most famous, the critical questions to ask are: Do you know

Universities spend millions on diversity, equity, inclusion

January 30, 2023

As the state’s only historically Black public university, FAMU spends $4.4 million for diversity, equity and inclusion programs.FAMU photo By Ryan DaileyNews Service of Florida Some Florida universities are spending millions of dollars on programs and other expenses related to diversity, equity and inclusion — as Gov. Ron DeSantis and

Harris vows to ‘never back down’ on abortion rights

January 30, 2023

A huge crowd turned out to hear Vice President Kamala Harris at The Moon, despite rainy weather conditions on Sunday.Photo by Don Hayes During a weekend visit to Tallahassee on the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Vice President Kamala Harris vows to continue fighting for abortion rights.Photo by Don

Altmaier steps down as insurance commissioner

December 28, 2022

David Altmaier By Jim Saunders and Jim TurnerNews Service of Florida After lawmakers passed an overhaul of the state’s property-insurance system, Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier submitted his resignation to Gov. Ron DeSantis. Altmaier, who made the resignation effective Dec. 28, has been Florida’s top insurance regulator since 2016. The

Franklin goes from child prodigy to state representative

December 13, 2022

Rep. Gallop Franklin had a landside win to take the District 8 seat in Florida’s House of Representatives.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer Trying to find an explanation for what drives him to take on all of the demanding responsibilities that he had before being

Capital Outlook announces endorsements for November general election

October 28, 2022

Nick MaddoxChristian CabanLaurie CoxPaula DeBoles-Johnson (left) and David T. O’KeefeJohn E. Dailey Special to the Outlook The Capital Outlook, an award-winning Black newspaper in North Florida, has released its endorsements for the November General Election. Selected candidates were interviewed by the Outlook’s Editorial Board on Oct. 18. After a structured

University system officials urge masks, vaccinations

January 7, 2022

FAMU president Larry Robinson outlined a list of COVID-19 precautions for personnel and students on campus.Photo submitted Syd Kitson By Ryan DaileyNews Service of Florida Saying it is “clear the pandemic is not over,” Florida’s top university system officials are asking students and employees to wear masks on campus and