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Tallahassee Goes To New Heights
By Patrice Rush

 

TALLAHASSEE--Restaurants, new shopping plazas and mom and pop stores will not only bring revenue and tourists into Tallahassee, but also new jobs.

The City of Tallahassee has invited over 20 different entrepreneurs and company owners to build their stores here in the city.

BJ’s Brewhouse, a restaurant located on Apalachee Pkwy, recently opened this October. Since then they have hired over 20 staff members to join their team. 

“ I believe this is just what Tallahassee has been looking for,” said Demetrius Wright, an employee at BJ’s Brew House. “ I haven’t been able to find a job so quickly before.”

 

Stevie B’s, Newks Eatery, Buffalo Wild Wings and many more resturants have opened in time for the fall semester. With businesses coming from all over the state, Tallahassee has found it’s motive to get people to get out and find employment. 

 

“No more will people say that Tallahassee have no jobs,” said Tim Stewart, a manager at a local restaurant in Tallahassee. “We have implemented enough jobs this year to employ hundreds and hundreds of people.”

 

These new businesses will be able to hire residents from all over the county, leaving Tallahassee with a decrease in unemployment.

 

The unemployment rate in Tallahassee for 2013 is 6.9 percent,which is 2.7 percentage points lower than the rate in 2010, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
By the year 2014, Tallahassee is expected to see a further decrease of 5 percent in unemployment. 

 

Karen Mitchell, a resident in Tallahassee, said, “ I am grateful for the new restaurants that are being built in Tallahassee because they have helped me to put food on my table.”

 

 

BJ’s Brewhouse

 

The parking lot of BJ’s

 

 

BJ’s Menu
A picture of BJ’s Menu and napkins

 

Newks Eatery On Tennessee Street
 Construction site of Newks

 

 

Stevie B’s Sign

 

Stevie B’s is now hiring

Tallahassee provides free HIV testing at World Aids Day event

 

Tallahassee Provides free HIV testing for residents in Leon and Gadsen County

Tallahassee, Fla. ---There will be a World Aids Day Celebration, put on by the Life Sciences of Washington Incorporated. The reason for this event is to bring awareness about Aids and HIV and how to prevent it and how to get tested for it.

The event is geared towards Latino and Black Americans because those are the two groups in which the diseases has affected the most, but the event is open to everyone.

“Usually when it comes down to that special moment, people don’t want to ruin it, which most times leads people to have unprotected sex,” says Wallace Ward, 31, the Chief of operations for life sciences incorporated.

 With Florida being ranked third in the nation of people living with aids, according to the Department of Health, Ward feels that people have gotten too comfortable in thinking that Aid and HIV are not that serious.

He is eager to promote HIV testing, Condom use, and bring awareness for the severity of HIV and aids.

“This year we are focusing our efforts on the youth. We have hosted several education forums at AMI Kids because it is evident that in order to make our efforts most effective we must start young. These preventative measure will one day result in an AIDS free population” Shae Dent, 24, Public Relations Coordinator for Life Sciences of Washington, Inc.

According to caresesource.org there are 33.3 million people living with HIV and AIDS.

The goal of Life Sciences of Washington is to educate the people of Leon and Gadsden County so that they too did not become a part of that statistic.

There will be a candle light vigil ceremony to honor and remember those who have died because of this disease. There will also be food and drinks they will even have on the spot HIV testing at the event.

This event starts at 5:00pm December 1. For more information please visit lsow.org.

 

 

 Click the link below to here my Radio on the scene report of the update of this story

https://soundcloud.com/dtyler4/world-aid-day-rosr

I'm Back here in the Life Sciences of Wahington building for an update on the Worlds Aids Day event that took place on December 1st.

Wallace Ward Coordinator of the event says the event was a success, and everyone that came out were very attentive to the information given.

There was a little over 50 people at the event, that came out to learn more about HIV and AIDS prevention, and also to attend the candle light vigil honoring those who have pasted from the disease.

There were also a number a people who were tested to HIV right there at the event. although the results of the test do not come back for weeks later, it is important to know your status; not only for you, but for the safety of others as well. Reporting for the Big Bend Bureau, I'm Destiny Tyler 

Sign in front of the building at the Life Science of Washington INC. building.

A picture HIV test kit that they use to give out free testing for the people in the community

The objective of the organization

Here's another interesting video of my interview with Wallace Ward

Kendra Moorer- Stand Your Ground Hearing- Multimedia Project

 

 

 

Audio Story featuring a testimony from Dream Defender's executive director, Phillip Agnew

Click link below to listen.

                      https://soundcloud.com/kenbaby13/phillip-agnew-gives-testimony

 

 

 

 

Stand Your Ground Repeal Rejected

 Tallahassee, Fla.---The Florida House of Representatives Criminal Justice Committee held a five-

hour hearing to vote on a bill to repeal or keep Stand your Ground law in Florida.

After hours of testimony and deliberation, the panel reached a decision. With an 11-2 vote, the panel

chose to keep the Stand your Ground law active.

Rep. Alan Williams designed House Bill 4003 to take away deadly privilege from unreasonable

citizens who claim self-defense.

Throughout the hearing testimonies were given in support of the proposed bill and also against. The

parents of slain teen Jordan Davis gave testimonies in honor of their son. Last year Jordan Davis was

shot three times in a Jacksonville parking lot over loud music. The shooter, Michael Dunn, claimed

“stand your ground” defense.

With this incident and many others, some Floridians question how safe the Stand Your Ground

defense really is.

“Florida’s reputation is on the line and if this law is not repealed more lives will be unjustly taken,”

said Lucy Mcbath, mother of Jordan Davis.

After the decision was made some Floridians were outraged and others relieved.

“Nothing was accomplished, the proposed bill could’ve been presented stronger so that we can finally

get justice,” said Stephen Pargett, communications director of the Dream Defenders.

Since the acquittal of George Zimmerman in July, Florida has constantly been in debate.

“It felt like they didn’t want to understand that there are unreasonable people allowed to use weapons

wrongfully,” said Terry Young, business administration student at Florida A&M University.

Rep. Matt Gaetz, chairman of the committee, openly claimed to not support the repeal before the

hearing took place. The final decision came as no surprise to the citizens that attended.

 

 

 

 

Ron Davis, father of Jordan Davis, takes the stand to tell lawmakers why the Stand your Ground law is ineffective.

 

 

Panel of Florida Lawmakers deliberate decision after testimonies were done.

 

 

Tallahassee police officer states why the Stand your Ground helps victims feel safe while in harm’s way.

        Tallahassee police officer tells why the Stand your Ground law is necessary for Floridians.

 

 

 

 

Members from Dream Defenders wait for decision from Florida lawmakers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mormonism coming to Tallahassee

 

Here is a video on how Mormonism is spreading throughout Tallahassee.

Picture of Jesus on Elder Baker's wall

Students preparing for class

Student in class

Shelf in Elder Baker's office

Students praying

Several pictures of Jesus appear throughout the church

 

 

Elders Spreading Mission across Tallahassee

Young Mormon elders are making appearances at the universities throughout Tallahassee, FL spreading their missions and purposes every day at 2 p.m.

After six weeks of intensive training on Mormon beliefs and culture in at The Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah 18-year-old Elder James and 19-year-old Elder McMillian were sent to Florida State University to share their experiences after converting to Mormonism.

Elder James, a Mormon from Wyoming said he was 17-years-old when he decided to change his beliefs due to lack of understanding.

“I grew up in a Catholic Church and didn’t really understand the message the Priest was trying to deliver during our Sunday worship services,” James said. “The Mormon religion allows me to be myself without changing everything about my life.”

James also said he was able to convince his mother to become enriched in the Mormon culture. She was baptized almost two years ago. His 15-year-old sister Melissa will be baptized in a few weeks.

The Missionary Training Center sent the Elders to expand their teachings in Tallahassee to The Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints located on Stadium Drive near FSU. Under Elder James, Elder Oaks and Elder Bednar of the church, they provide assistance and guidance to the two young elders. They participate in classes on Tuesday night from 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. During these classes, students come in and share their experience based on previous class teachings.

On Tuesday, a 20-year-old third year nursing student named Brittany Jonas from Tampa, Fla was baptized last week. During the class, she shared her experience related to last week’s lesson, “Come as You Are.”

“I grew up not having confidence in myself, said Jonas. “After learning I’m accepted by my Mormon brothers and sisters, I can now be myself.”

Jonas commented on having more confidence in her looks and appearance. She also speaks to other girls who have the same self-esteem issues.

Elder McMillian shared his experience with the class on why he is excited to travel and share his mission with others.

“I grew up in a small town and was really shy in school because I was afraid of how other people would treat me,” said McMillian. “Becoming an Elder gave me the confidence I needed to speak to others.”
             McMillian said he wouldn’t have picked any other religion to convert too.

McMillian also commented on the fact that Elders are not allowed to give their first names.

“We are not allowed to give our names for liability purposes,” said McMillian. “We are here to delivery our message and try to help other students find their way and purposes in life.”

For more information on the Mormon culture, visit Mormon.org, or stop by The Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints on Stadium Drive.