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 ... »
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 ... »
Tallahassee, Fla. – “For the sake of appearances, and to assure the public that these investigations are clearly independent, I believe it would have been in the best interest of Florida A&M University for President Ammons to step aside until all of th... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
Florida A&M University trustees are considering new rules regarding hazing, as well as a potential dress standard for students. »
