Children’s Services Council Used Anonymous Scoring in Executive Director Selection Process

Children’s Services Council Used Anonymous Scoring in Executive Director Selection Process

Tallahassee Reports has learned that the scoring by the five-member search committee for the initial executive director of the Children’s Services Council (CSC) graded the initial interviews anonymously. In other words, the interview scoring across six categories by the the five members of the CSC Search Committee for the five candidates under consideration was released […]

Family Files Federal Lawsuit Against Leon County School Board over Gender Policy

Family Files Federal Lawsuit Against Leon County School Board over Gender Policy

On Monday, October 18, 2021, the Child & Parental Rights Campaign, Inc. filed a lawsuit in the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Florida on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Littlejohn against the Leon County School Board (LCSB). The defendants also include Superintendent Rocky Hanna and Dr. Kathleen Rodgers. Tallahassee Reports has previously […]

New York Post: Mexico-U.S. Border Migrants Resettled in Big Bend Area

The New York Post is reporting that approximately 2,000 migrants captured at the Mexico-U.S. border have arrived in White Plains, New York. The Post also reported that flights stopped in Jacksonville, Florida and migrants were relocated to the Big Bend area over the weekend. Later Saturday, in Jacksonville, Fla., the Post saw a Boeing 737-700 […]

Taddeo Tosses Hat into Race for Governor

Taddeo Tosses Hat into Race for Governor

By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — State Sen. Annette Taddeo jumped into the Democratic primary race for governor on Monday, saying she is the candidate who can excite voters in her party’s bid to oust Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis next year. Taddeo’s entrance into the contest sets up a crowded and […]

Select Events in Tallahassee Beginning October 19

Select Events in Tallahassee Beginning October 19

Live Music, Jazz with Monty AlexanderDate: Tuesday, October 19, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Where: Opperman Recital Hall, 114 N Copeland St.Cost: $7.00-$10.00What you’ll get: Jazz royalty comes to Tallahassee as legendary jazz pianist, Monty Alexander joins Jazz Ensemble I, the College’s top big band, led by Leon Anderson in a night that will […]

City Commission Meeting Briefs: October 13th

City Commission Meeting Briefs: October 13th

The City Commission appointed Alexander Harden for the Joint City/County Bicycling Workgroup. The Workgroup functions as an ad hoc focus group that provides collective input to staff regarding proposed cycling-related projects, improvements, events, and ordinances of community interest and for the betterment of the Tallahassee- Leon County community. The city accepted the donation of artwork […]

Leon County Schools Documents $29 Million in COVID Expenditures

Leon County Schools Documents $29 Million in COVID Expenditures

The Leon County School Board recently approved the 2021-2023 Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act grants in the sum of $29 million. The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act authorized $81.88 billion in federal funds in support of education. This is in addition to the $30.75 billion provided last spring through the Coronavirus […]

Florida Bankers Outraged over New Biden IRS Proposal

Florida Bankers Outraged over New Biden IRS Proposal

Florida bankers are outraged over a proposal by the Biden administration that would require Americans to share sensitive banking information related to their deposits and withdrawals. In an effort to curb tax fraud, Biden’s proposal would require said information be reported regularly, with reports tracking expenses of $600 or more. Florida Bankers Association (FBA) President […]

Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs October 12, 2021

Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs October 12, 2021

During the Leon County School Board meeting on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, the Board heard from Chief John Hunkiar regarding the Safe School Assessment. In addition, he gave a brief update on some of the steps LCS takes to protect students on campus. He stated every school property is geo-fenced, there are security stations on […]