Senate revamps teen worker bill

Senate revamps teen worker bill

April 23, 2024

Rich Templin By Jim TurnerNews Service of Florida A controversial proposal to loosen work restrictions for 16- and 17-year-olds is ready to go to the full Senate after changes drew at least some labor-union support. The Senate Rules Committee voted 15-3 to approve the revised bill (HB 49), which addresses

The consequences of child trauma

October 31, 2023

David W. Marshall While the first week of October represents Morgan State University’s week of homecoming events, many of those activities were either postponed or canceled, along with the cancellation of classes. Five people, aged 18 to 22, including four students, suffered non-life-threatening injuries after gunfire erupted on Morgan State’s

Eagles’ struggles might not mean an easy win for FSU

Eagles’ struggles might not mean an easy win for FSU

September 19, 2023

Trey Benson tied his single-game high with three touchdowns in FSU’s win over Southern Mississippi.Photo courtesy FSU athletics Special to the Outlook  If there is such a thing as a trap game, Saturday’s Atlantic Coast Conference matchup between Florida State University and Boston College might just be it. Why?  The

Florida State launches Apex Exchange to assist athletes

Florida State launches Apex Exchange to assist athletes

August 25, 2023

Michael Alford Seminoles.com Florida State’s athletic department has partnered with INFLCR to expand its Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) partnership with the launch of the Apex Exchange, providing enhanced opportunities for engagement between businesses and FSU’s student-athletes. The Apex Exchange is a free service that connects local and national businesses,

An open letter to Education Commissioner Diaz

August 21, 2023

Attorney Mutake AkbarRev. RB Holmes Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. Florida State Board of Education Commissioner@fldoe.org  Dear Commissioner Diaz:  We are praying fervently for the safety of our teachers, students, bus drivers, administrators, parents, all school officials and personnel. Sir, God is able. Furthermore, we are writing you to request your

FSU weighing move out of the ACC

FSU weighing move out of the ACC

August 21, 2023

FSU football is “one of the best media-value teams in the United States,” President Richard McCullough told trustees.Photo by Chris Leduc/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesIcon Sportswire By Ryan DaileyNews Service of Florida Florida State University’s Board of Trustees is considering a departure from the Atlantic Coast Conference, as President Richard

Franklin highlights $13.6 million for local projects

Franklin highlights $13.6 million for local projects

August 2, 2023

Rep. Gallop Franklin II Special to the Outlook State Representative Gallop Franklin II has successfully secured over $13 million in state funding for local projects as part of this year’s State budget, which was recently signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. These appropriations, which were secured during the session that ended

Bus tour gives conference participants up close look at Black history

Bus tour gives conference participants up close look at Black history

May 31, 2023

By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer Every one of the stops along the way holds some significance to Black history in Tallahassee that was explained during the Heritage Connecting the Dots Tour.  Some of the back stories that were told last Friday morning touched on Black people’s contribution to the

Where are the aunties and uncles?

May 31, 2023

David W. Marshall The shooting of Ralph Yarl is a story that is still relatively fresh in today’s news cycle. As the days and weeks pass, current news will eventually push the Yarl story away from our radar.  The violence surrounding the shooting is not a situation where we go

Ceremony recognizes advocates for children’s causes

Ceremony recognizes advocates for children’s causes

April 13, 2023

A large crowd attended last week’s Child Advocacy Dinner and Awards Ceremony.Photo by Antonio Walcott By Antonio WalcottSpecial to the Outlook Two advocates for children’s causes were recognized for their work around Leon County.  Mimi Graham, Ph.D., and Rickards High School student Sruthi Sentil were each presented awards during a