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Scott’s FAMU demand awakens old animosity

Orlando Sentinal Political Pulse

TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Rick Scott was furious about what was going on at Florida A&M University. Robert Champion, a drum major in the university’s famed Marching 100 band, was essentially beaten to death in a hazing ritual following the band’s performance ... »

Tuesday Morning Reads: FAMU, foreclosures and FCATS

Orlando Sentinal Political Pulse

TALLAHASSEE — Happy Hannukah to those who begin the celebration tonight and for those celebrating Christmas, you still have to wait a few days. For those still toiling at the office for the next few days, here’s an easy way to get caught up on today’s ... »

Scott: Ammons still should have stepped down

Orlando Sentinal Political Pulse

TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Rick Scott just put out a statement on the Florida A&M Trustees’ decision to not suspend President James Ammons while law enforcement investigates the hazing death of drum major Robert Champion and other possible crimes. Here’s his s... »

FAMU trustees keep Ammons in place

Orlando Sentinal Political Pulse

TALLAHASSEE – The trustees of Florida A&M University just declined to suspend  President James Ammons while law enforcement agencies investigate the hazing death of Marching 100 drum major Robert Champion, and allegations of fraud and an unrelated case... »

Black Caucus joins backlash against Scott for FAMU recommendations

Orlando Sentinal Political Pulse

TALLAHASSEE — State Rep. Mia Jones, D-Jacksonville, released a statement this morning on behalf of the legislative black caucus urging the Florida A & M Board of Trustees to act “without influence from political forces” when it meets this morning to co... »

FAMU Alumni to Scott: Back off

Orlando Sentinal Political Pulse

TALLAHASSEE – As the Florida A&M University Board of Trustees prepared to meet Monday to discuss the suspension of university president James Ammons, alumni rallied on campus, criticizing Gov. Rick Scott for his suggestion that Ammons be temporarily ou... »

Senator Arthenia Joyner Calls On Governor To Withhold Rush To Judgment In FAMU Hazing Controversy

Capital Soup

TALLAHASSEE – State Senator Arthenia Joyner (D-Tampa) on Friday called on Republican Governor Rick Scott to withhold judgment in Florida A&M University’s hazing controversy, and rescind his recommendation to suspend Dr. James Ammons, president of the h... »

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FAMU President discusses another hazing probe

Miamiherald.com Breaking News

Florida A&M University President James Ammons says campus police and the Tallahassee Police Department are investigating another suspected case of hazing. »

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