Settlement Reached in Vote-By-Mail Battle

Settlement Reached in Vote-By-Mail Battle

By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — On the eve of a trial slated to begin Monday, lawyers representing the state and plaintiffs in a legal battle over Florida’s vote-by-mail procedures have reached a settlement. Priorities USA, Dream Defenders and other plaintiffs have been seeking to expand the state’s vote-by-mail process, arguing […]

New COVID Cases in Leon County Trending Down Since July 5th Peak

New COVID Cases in Leon County Trending Down Since July 5th Peak

Base on Florida DOH reports, new COVID cases in Leon County are trending down after peaking around July 5th. The chart below shows the new cases by day (blue) and a seven day average trend line (yellow). The seven day average trend line is calculated each day by summing the previous seven days of daily […]

Leon County Commission Candidate Profile: Kelly Otte

Leon County Commission Candidate Profile: Kelly Otte

Kelly Otte filed to run for Leon County Commission at Large Group 1 in December 2019. Otte is joined in the race by Melissa Villar, Jeff Hendry, Scott Flowers, Danielle Irwin, Robin Colson, and Carolyn Cummings. Incumbent Mary Ann Lindley is retiring. Otte who served as the executive director at the PACE Center for Girls […]

By the Numbers: Children & COVID

By the Numbers: Children & COVID

With parents and policymakers focused on how K-12 schools should be handled this fall, there has been little discussion about the actual impact of the COVID-19 virus on those below the age of 18. Listed below are the Florida numbers for cases, hospitalizations and fatalities for those under the age of 18. The time-frame runs […]

Local Hospitals Report 72 COVID Patients

Local Hospitals Report 72 COVID Patients

Based on reports from Tallahassee Memorial Hospital (TMH) and Capital Regional Medical Center (CRMC), there are a total of 72 COVID-19 patients being treated at the two hospitals. As of July 17th, TMH reported 40 patients and CRMC reported 32. TR has been tracking current hospitalizations since June 1. See chart below.

Community Leaders Choose Sides in Pivotal City Race

Community Leaders Choose Sides in Pivotal City Race

Based on the sheer volume of endorsements by local community leaders, the bid for City Commission Seat 1 is quickly becoming the race to watch. The campaign pits current City Commissioner Elaine Bryant against three challengers. However, a closer look at social media presence, donations, and endorsements reveals that race is shaping up to be […]

Leon County Taxable Sales Fall 30% in May

Leon County Taxable Sales Fall 30% in May

The most recent information from the Florida Department of revenue shows that consumer spending in Leon County-as measured by taxable sales- was down in May by 29.3% when compared to spending one year ago. In absolute terms, spending in May 2020 was down $113.1 million to $272.9 million. These numbers are preliminary and are subject […]

Education Board Points to Confusion Over Reopening

Education Board Points to Confusion Over Reopening

By Ana Ceballos, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — More than a week after Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran ordered schools to reopen in August, members of the State Board of Education on Wednesday said his order has sparked confusion, fear and angst. Corcoran deflected blame to the media and said his order was designed […]

A Renaissance for Bragg Stadium, Tallahassee’s South-Side

A Renaissance for Bragg Stadium, Tallahassee’s South-Side

By Larry Robinson, Ph.D, FAMU President – via FAMU News On Thursday, July 9, several members of Florida A&M University Senior Leadership Team and I presented to the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board our plans for the Renaissance of Bragg Memorial Stadium. Their unanimous vote in favor of continuing the due diligence necessary to support our […]