LCSO Investigating Traffic Crash that Claims Two Lives

LCSO Investigating Traffic Crash that Claims Two Lives

The Leon County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) Traffic Unit is investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred early this morning, July 25, 2021. Around 12:30 a.m. deputies with the LCSO performed a routine traffic stop for a traffic violation on a black Infinity passenger car, on West Tennessee Street. The deputies made contact with the driver […]

FBI Tapes at Burnette Trial Casts Some Florida Political Players in Unflattering Light

FBI Tapes at Burnette Trial Casts Some Florida Political Players in Unflattering Light

By Karen Murphy, The Capitolist. This week’s witnesses in the federal trial of J.T. Burnette, a Tallahassee businessman standing trial for federal extortion and racketeering, described the “dirty politics of getting things done” in Tallahassee. The testimony exposed some of the true “power behind the throne” like that whielded by Burnette and his wife, Kim […]

DeSantis Says No Lockdowns or School Mask Mandates in Florida

DeSantis Says No Lockdowns or School Mask Mandates in Florida

In a press conference on Thursday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis took time to comment on the upcoming school year by saying school mask mandates and lockdowns will not be happening in Florida. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki called DeSantis’ comments “greatly concerning” and said her kids were used to wearing masks. “If I were […]

Firefighter Union Official Files Ethics Complaint Against Tallahassee City Manager

Firefighter Union Official Files Ethics Complaint Against Tallahassee City Manager

On July 21, 2021, the President of Tallahassee Professional Firefighters, Joseph Davis, filed an ethics complaint against Tallahassee City Manager Reese Goad. Davis claims that Goad misused his public position through intimidation related to his request for public records. When contacted by TR, the City of Tallahassee said they would not comment on the complaint. […]

Leon County Commission Approves Plan Related to Opioid Litigation

Leon County Commission Approves Plan Related to Opioid Litigation

The Leon County Board of County Commissioners approved a bankruptcy plan for Purdue Pharma, L.P. during the July 13, 2021, commission meeting. In June 2018, Leon County entered into a contract with Levin Papantonio, P.A., and Parks Law, LLC, to represent the county in a multi-district opioid litigation against opioid manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. In […]

CRMC, TMH Release Joint Statement Related to COVID

CRMC, TMH Release Joint Statement Related to COVID

Joint Statement from Capital Regional Medical Center and Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare The Tallahassee healthcare community is seeing a dramatic increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations in the non-vaccinated, under age 50 population, including many individuals in their 20s and 30s. Together, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare and Capital Regional Medical Center currently have 47 patients hospitalized with COVID-19, which […]

The Jeff Cameron Show Moves to RealTalk 93.3, Warchant.com

The Jeff Cameron Show Moves to RealTalk 93.3, Warchant.com

It was announced today, that beginning in August the Jeff Cameron Show (JCS) will air on RealTalk 93.3, Monday through Friday from 1-3 pm. In addition, Cameron announced he will be joining Warchant.com. The radio show will be streamed live via Warchant media platforms. Also, Seminole Headlines, a popular weekly show featuring Cameron, Warchant managing […]

Drug Overdoses on the Rise in Florida

Drug Overdoses on the Rise in Florida

According to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drug overdoses are on the rise in Florida. Specifically, the death toll rose by about 37 percent from 2019 to 2020 in Florida. One of the most notable trends was the amount of synthetic opioid fentanyl in Florida and how so many people have become […]

J.T. Burnette: “I Knew I Could Kill that Hotel”

J.T. Burnette: “I Knew I Could Kill that Hotel”

The J.T Burnette trial resumed in the federal court on Tuesday after a delay due to COVID precautions. Paige Carte-Smith, business associate of Scott Maddox, finished her testimony Tuesday morning and was followed by the infamous “Mike Miller.” Burner Phones Carter-Smith testified that she bought burner phones for herself, Maddox, and Maddox aide Allie Merzer […]