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Florida guardian bill triggers campus safety debate at FSU
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (1029+ words) Florida State faculty and staff would be permitted to carry concealed weapons on campus if HB 757 is signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. The bill would expand voluntary Guardian Programs to colleges and universities, which provide training to employees to prevent…...
Pipe burst in McCollum Hall; halls and lobby flooded
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (586+ words) (This is a developing story. Check back for additional details). A pipe burst in McCollum Hall on Sunday, Feb. 1. Students evacuated the building as alarms went off and water leaked from floor to floor. In one video, water could be…...
Dear Sunday: Cafe serves meals 'made from scratch and with love"
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (554+ words) Located in Midtown on Thomasville Road, the newly opened Dear Sunday Cafe's expansive menu of "made from scratch classic brunch and lunch favorites" promises to satisfy the cravings of any kind of customer. Sharing an address with Midtown Reader, Dear…...
How did FSU keep its painted crosswalks following FDOT ban?
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (555+ words) On June 30, 2025, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) mandated that all painted crosswalks across the state be removed before Sept. 4, under threat of losing federal and state transportation funding. Florida's capital city of Tallahassee began removing its painted murals in…...
What Florida minimum wage increases mean for Tallahassee students
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (566+ words) On Sept. 30, 2025, the Florida minimum wage increased from $13.00 to $14.00 an hour. This increase resulted from the establishment of Amendment 2 in 2020, which outlined an annual increase in Florida's minimum wage by $1.00 per hour until it reaches $15.00 on Sept. 30, 2026. The cost of…...
'Second Amendment auditor' with gun near Florida State causes alarm
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (460+ words) (This is a developing story. Check back later for additional details). On Oct. 15 at 6:06 p.m., a call was placed regarding the open carry of a weapon. Shortly after, officers were dispatched and arrived on scene at 600 W Gaines St according to…...
Parent petition calls for improvements to campus and community safety
6+ mon, 6+ day ago (636+ words) The petition pinpoints Tennessee Street, Frenchtown and College Town, all of which are located within a five to 10-mile radius of FSU, as crime hotspots. These locations are where many students live, walk and socialize daily. Recently, off-campus safety has…...
Students raise questions about FSU's Student Conduct Code and updates to free speech rules
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (642+ words) In September of this year, the Student Conduct Code was updated by the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards at Florida State University (FSU). The changes mostly consisted of clarifying verbiage. Revisions were also made to expand the definition…...
Out-of-state tuition increase will challenge FSU’s appeal
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (584+ words) All prospective college students have to confront the challenge of paying for their education. Some are able to rely on their parents for support, but many more are hit harder by expenses, especially for students attending from out-of-state. Florida State…...
Bar of the Week: Bullwinkle's — a staple saloon
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (581+ words) As many Florida State University (FSU) students know, Tallahassee is home to various bars, clubs and line dancing establishments. Each place provides something different for the attendees, which makes it difficult to figure out the perfect place to spend an…...