Florida A&M College is within the highlight after its Vice President and Director of Athletics, Angela Adams Suggs, surrendered to authorities on Monday, June 9, going through a number of costs tied to monetary misconduct throughout her time main the Florida Sports activities Basis.
The Florida Division of Legislation Enforcement (FDLE) launched an investigation in November 2024 following a referral from the Florida Division of Commerce’s Workplace of Inspector Common. That investigation led to Suggs’ arrest on costs together with one depend of grand theft, one depend of organized scheme to defraud, and 4 counts of submitting false journey vouchers.
In line with FDLE, the violations occurred between 2020 and 2022, throughout Suggs’ tenure as President and CEO of the Florida Sports activities Basis — a nonprofit that operates because the state’s sports activities promotion arm. Investigators allege that she used a foundation-issued bank card for greater than $24,000 in unauthorized purchases, together with money withdrawals, wire transfers, and on line casino expenditures. The transactions have been allegedly misrepresented as meals or business-related costs.
Suggs surrendered to the Leon County Detention Facility Monday morning. Her bond was set at $13,500, and he or she was launched shortly after reserving.
In response, FAMU Interim President Dr. Larry Robinson issued an announcement clarifying that the fees aren’t associated to Suggs’ present place on the college. “Florida A&M College is conscious of the fees filed towards Vice President and Director of Athletics Angela Suggs,” the assertion learn. “These costs stem from her earlier employment and never from her present position on the College. We’ll proceed to watch the scenario carefully and act accordingly.”
Suggs was appointed FAMU’s Director of Athletics in October 2024, lower than a yr in the past. The college’s Board of Trustees had praised her in depth expertise in sports activities administration and her earlier position as Commissioner of the Mid-Jap Athletic Convention (MEAC). Her hiring was seen as a strategic transfer as FAMU regarded to strengthen its athletic model and alumni engagement, significantly in soccer and monitor and area — two of its most storied packages.
Now, this authorized scenario may forged a cloud over these efforts.
For the broader HBCU group, this incident serves as a cautionary story about management, transparency, and accountability. Whereas these allegations don’t relate to her present place, any potential fallout may impression ongoing fundraising efforts, alumni belief, and student-athlete morale at FAMU.
As of now, there’s been no announcement of administrative depart or disciplinary motion, however authorized proceedings are anticipated to proceed in Florida’s Second Judicial Circuit. Suggs has not issued a public assertion, and her authorized crew has not but commented on the fees.
