After Downturn, Tallahassee International Airport Traffic Trending Back Up

After Downturn, Tallahassee International Airport Traffic Trending Back Up

Recent data provided by the City of Tallahassee, indicates that airport traffic, as measured by passengers served, bottomed out over the summer and is headed back up. The Tallahassee International Airport (TIA) has been the focus of many City Commission meetings over the last four years. Since the Great Recession, policy makers have been trying […]

BREAKING NEWS: City Staff Knew About Surpluses Before Vote On Property Tax Increase

BREAKING NEWS: City Staff Knew About Surpluses Before Vote On Property Tax Increase

Tallahassee Reports, through an analysis of budget documents, has discovered that the City staff knew about surpluses and overcharges as early as June of 2015 but did not inform City Commissioners. The City Commissioners, in September 2015 voted for a $6.3 million property tax increase due to staff’s claims that new revenue was needed for essential […]

City of Tallahassee Penalizes Local Business for Being a “Competitor”

City of Tallahassee Penalizes Local Business for Being a “Competitor”

Tallahassee Reports has learned that the City of Tallahassee has penalized a local business, Gym Force Gymnastics Center, for being a “competitor’ to the City’s gymnastic services. The City owns and operates Trousdell Gymnastics & Aquatics Center located on John Knox Road. After filing an application to become an exhibitor at the annual Winter Festival, the […]

Despite Eight Applications, City Extends Deadline for Ethics Board Position

Despite Eight Applications, City Extends Deadline for Ethics Board Position

When the City’s appointment to the Ethics Board, Lila Jaber, announced her resignation, the City of Tallahassee set a deadline of November 20th, 2015 to receive applications to fill the vacancy. When November 20th arrived, the City had received eight applications. However, instead of choosing from the eight applicants, the City decided to extend the […]

Thanks For Building Community!

Thanks For Building Community!

By Austin Mall In light of the recent tragedies around the world and especially in Paris, it is easy to grow in gratitude for the many blessings in Tallahassee, Florida. But oftentimes, these blessings can lead us to overlook the tragedies in our own community, such as the hungry families living close by. With Thanksgiving […]