City Commissioner Nancy Miller Concealed Latest Federal Subpoena from Public

City Commissioner Nancy Miller Concealed Latest Federal Subpoena from Public

The City of Tallahassee was served with another federal subpoena by the US District Court dated September 6th, 2017. The subpoena asked for more information related to the FBI corruption investigation. However, even though City Commissioner Nancy Miller was made aware of the subpoena days after it arrived at city hall, the public was not informed […]

FSU Football Makes Top Ten for Players in NFL

FSU Football Makes Top Ten for Players in NFL

The NCAA recently published the list of colleges most represented on 2017 NFL opening day rosters. The list included players on active rosters, injury reserved lists, practice squads and the commissioner’s exempt list. FSU came in at No. 7 with a total of 40 players. This was second among ACC schools, behind the University of […]

Mayor Gillum’s Gubernatorial Campaign Paid Rent to His New PR Firm

Mayor Gillum’s Gubernatorial Campaign Paid Rent to His New PR Firm

Tallahassee Reports has learned that Mayor Andrew Gillum’s gubernatorial campaign paid rent to a public relations firm after he became a Director and Vice President of the firm. The annual report for P&P Communications, which lists Gillum as a Director and Vice-President, was filed with the State of Florida on March 14, 2017. See image […]

After Two Year Discount, County Residents to Pay 15% More in Fire Service Fees

After Two Year Discount, County Residents to Pay 15% More in Fire Service Fees

Two years after Leon County government chose to defer a City of Tallahassee initiated fire service fee increase, Leon county residents now will begin paying a higher rate during fiscal year 2018 which begins on October 1, 2017. The increase will be approximately 15% for most residential customers. Back in 2015, the City of Tallahassee […]

Will City Residents Reap $2.2 Million Refinancing Benefit? If So, When?

Will City Residents Reap $2.2 Million Refinancing Benefit? If So, When?

Tallahassee Reports has learned that the City of Tallahassee’s Treasure-Clerk office is pursuing the refinancing of utility debt that will save approximately $2.2 million in annual debt service for the next 20 years. The City Commission is scheduled to hear about the issue on Wednesday, September 13th. However, there is no indication the savings will […]

Ethics Reform Group Responds to City Manager’s Threatening Letter

Ethics Reform Group Responds to City Manager’s Threatening Letter

Below is the statement released by the Coalition for Ethics Reform in response to the threatening letter sent by City Manager Rick Fernandez’s attorney to the City’s Independent Ethics Board __________________ The Coalition for Ethics Reform is outraged that, through his attorney, City Manager Fernandez has demanded an apology from Tallahassee’s independent ethics board over […]

City Manager Fernandez Threatens Ethics Board Members with Legal Action

City Manager Fernandez Threatens Ethics Board Members with Legal Action

City Manager Rick Fernandez, in a letter through his attorney, threatened individual members of the City’s Independent Ethics Board with possible legal action weeks after the Board voted to send a complaint to the Florida Commission on Ethics. The letter was first reported on by the Tallahassee Democrat. The complaint addressed a transaction between a […]

City of Tallahassee Projects Increases in Water & Solid Waste Rates

City of Tallahassee Projects Increases in Water & Solid Waste Rates

Tallahassee Reports has learned that the City of Tallahassee is projecting rate increases for city water customers and solid waste services in 2018. For city water customers, a preliminary analysis indicates that the rate impact for residential water and sewer customers beginning in 2018 will be approximately $3.00 per month or $36.00 per year. Small […]

Rep. Dunn Highlights Successes and Challenges with Capital Conservatives

Rep. Dunn Highlights Successes and Challenges with Capital Conservatives

Speaking at the August monthly meeting of the Capital Conservatives, U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn from Florida’s 2nd District enthusiastically defended the record of the Republican led House of Representatives and highlighted the guiding principles of the Trump administration. In front of a crowd of approximately 150, Dr. Dunn said he was proud of his vote […]