Leon High School Coach Under Investigation by Florida Region of USA Volleyball

Leon High School Coach Under Investigation by Florida Region of USA Volleyball

Tallahassee Reports has learned that the Florida Region of the USA Volleyball has an open investigation into the actions of current Leon High School volleyball coach Angie Strickland related to her coaching activities while employed by the Red Hills Volleyball Club (Red Hills). The current investigation comes after the Florida Region levied sanctions against Strickland […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, May 23

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, May 23

TALLAHASSEE REPORTS DAILY BRIEFS Sponsored by FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERYSelect a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS On Monday, Rudolph “Rudy” Ferguson Sr., announced his candidacy for Tallahassee City Commission Seat 1. Ferguson, a pastor and a former Leon County Commission candidate, announced his candidacy via a press release and in a post on Facebook with his wife, Katrina. […]

The Wall Street Journal Comments on the DeSantis Record

The Wall Street Journal Comments on the DeSantis Record

With the end of the 2023 Florida legislative session, all eyes now turn to the presidential ambitions of Governor Ron DeSantis. The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board recently wrote that, “His pitch for 2024 is that he delivers results, without all the drama.” However, within the opinion piece, the Journal highlights a cautionary note related […]

Tallahassee Mayor Dailey Issues Statement on Northeast Park

Tallahassee Mayor Dailey Issues Statement on Northeast Park

On Tuesday, Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey released a statement related to the future of the Northeast park project. The statement is as follows: We are going to build an incredible Northeast Park. The Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board is in favor of the park, I’m in favor of the park, and most importantly, the citizens of […]

The Origins of the Velda Dairy Extension

The Origins of the Velda Dairy Extension

After reviewing the video of a 2018 city commission meeting and reviewing planning documents, detailed below are the origins of the proposed Velda Dairy Extension. During a public hearing on April 25, 2018, the Tallahassee City Commission voted 4-0 to adopt an amendment to the existing Ox Bottom Meadows Planned Unit Development (PUD), located at […]

Northeast Park on Hold After Concerns Voiced About Cost, Scope

Northeast Park on Hold After Concerns Voiced About Cost, Scope

On May 11th, the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency (IA) voted to delay a decision on the Northeast Park project after concerns were voiced about the $18 million cost and the scope of the project. The cost of the park was originally estimated to be $12 million, however, as with a host of other Blueprint projects, construction […]

Blueprint to Vote on NE Park Concept, $18M Budget

Blueprint to Vote on NE Park Concept, $18M Budget

At the next Blueprint Intergovernmental meeting on May 11th, elected officials will consider approving the project scope and the revised project budget of $18 million for the Northeast Park. Officials will also consider authorizing Blueprint staff to advertise and award a contract for construction of the park. See detailed map of park here. Leon County […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Friday, May 5

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Friday, May 5

TALLAHASSEE REPORTS DAILY BRIEFS Sponsored by FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERYSelect a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS Former Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum was found not guilty of lying to the FBI. The remaining 18 charges, including wire fraud and conspiracy, were declared a mistrial because the jurors were deadlocked. The trial revealed the justice system is “in […]

City of Tallahassee Appoints Gene Sanders Next Fire Chief

City of Tallahassee Appoints Gene Sanders Next Fire Chief

City Manager Reese Goad has announced the appointment of Gene Sanders to serve as the new Fire Chief for the City of Tallahassee, effective May 20. Sanders has more than 25 years of service with the Tallahassee Fire Department (TFD). “The City of Tallahassee is committed to being the national leader in the delivery of […]

Florida DOE Pursuing Action Against Superintendent Rocky Hanna

Florida DOE Pursuing Action Against Superintendent Rocky Hanna

The Florida Department of Education has made the decision to pursue action against the professional educator certificate of Leon County School Superintendent Rocky Hanna. Education Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. – in a letter to Superintendent Rocky Hanna on April 4 – stated that there is probable cause to “justify sanctions against your Florida educator certificate.” […]

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