Panel Hammers Domestic Violence Agency Board

By Ana Ceballos, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE —…

Pam Hightower Files for Leon County Schools Superintendent Race

Pam Hightower, a longtime educator, filed the necessary paperwork last…

Mayor Dailey Touts Local Economy After Budget Workshop

At the conclusion of the City of Tallahassee budget workshop…

Leon County Commission to Consider Joining Florida Hate Crime Coalition

On February 25th the Leon County Board of County Commissioners…

Opinion: Local News Coverage Needs “Competitive Collegiality”

I recently participated in a panel discussion sponsored by the…

House Backs Term Limits for School Boards

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE —…

Business

Residential Resales Start 2020 on High Note

Sales of existing single-family homes in Leon county increased 15.4% when compared to numbers sold in the same month one year…

By Steve Stewart on February 18, 20202 Comments

Tallahassee Airport Traffic Up 10.9% in January

The latest information from the Tallahassee International Airport shows that passenger traffic increased in January by 10.9% when compared to traffic…

By Staff on February 17, 20206 Comments

Local News

Members Respond to Call, Invest in Killearn Country Club

Since Killearn Golf Properties, LLC (KGP) assumed operational control of…

By Steve Stewart on February 23, 20203 Comments

UPDATED: Ethics Board Decided Live Broadcast of Ethics Meeting Would Make Candidates “Uncomfortable”

UPDATE The former Chairman of Tallahassee’s Independent Ethics Board, Richard…

By Steve Stewart on February 21, 202014 Comments

UPDATED: Ethics Office, Board Meetings to be Moved Out of City Hall

UPDATED City officials have told TR that the decision to…

By Steve Stewart on February 21, 20206 Comments

Florida State Opens New Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science Building

By Tom Morgan, FSU News Florida State University marked the…

By Staff on February 18, 20201 Comment

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Florida News

Parental Consent Goes to DeSantis for Signature

By Christine Sexton, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Minors who seek abortions would be required to obtain parental consent or convince judges to waive the requirement…

By The News Service of Florida on February 21, 20205 Comments

Polling Floridians on Immigration, Abortion and More

StPetePolls conducted a poll of 2,293 registered Florida voters from February 10 to February 11, 2020. The poll used the registered voter lists supplied by the state of…

By Staff on February 21, 20207 Comments

Parental Rights Proposal Causes Clashes

By Ana Ceballos, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A proposed law that would establish parents’ authority to have more direct control over their children’s education and…

By The News Service of Florida on February 19, 20202 Comments

Local Sports

Sun Bowl Preview

On New Year’s Eve Florida State will take on the Arizona State Sun Devils in the Sun Bowl…

By Scott Carswell Jr on December 30, 20193 Comments

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Two Former LCS Principals to Face Professional Practices Panel

Two former Leon County principals, Karwynn Paul and Marilyn…

By Steve Stewart on February 17, 2020

Students Taking Traditional Path to Graduation Drops in All Leon High Schools

Fewer and fewer students are traveling the traditional path…

By Steve Stewart on February 13, 2020

Hanna Raises $110K for Superintendent’s Race

In his first campaign fundraiser since filing for re-election,…

By Staff on February 11, 2020

Conditions Set for Medical Marijuana Use in Leon Schools

The use of medical marijuana by qualified students has…

By Madeline Brik on February 1, 2020

Leon County Commission Awards $461,495 to Cultural & Arts Projects

At the February 11th meeting, the Leon County Board…

By Lynsey Kirk on February 14, 2020

Leon County Votes 4-3 to Keep WastePro

In a tense discussion after hearing from speakers on…

By Steve Stewart on February 11, 2020

Leon County to Address Recycling Issue

On Tuesday, the Leon County Board of County Commissioners…

By Lynsey Kirk on February 9, 2020

UPDATED: Leon County Votes 4-3 to Keep WastePro

In a tense discussion, after hearing from speakers on…

By Steve Stewart on February 9, 2020

City Provides Update on Hurricane Recovery Costs and Reimbursements

According to government documents, the City of Tallahassee has…

By Steve Stewart on February 18, 2020

Police Unity Tour Golf Tournament Scheduled for March 9th

The 13th annual Police Unity Tour Golf Tournament is…

By Staff on February 18, 2020

Commissioner Matlow Explains Position on City Commission Pay

At the last Tallahassee City Commission meeting Commissioner Jeremy…

By Steve Stewart on February 16, 2020

Commissioners Approve Process to Fill TPD Positions, Get Public Safety Update

At their February 12 meeting, the City Commissioners unanimously…

By Lexie Pitzen on February 13, 2020

Chiles Football Field to be Converted to Artificial Turf

The Chiles Regional Football Field could soon be converted…

By Steve Stewart on February 12, 2019

Physical Game Against Leon Helps JPII Catholic Prepare for Playoff Run

Last Monday, Jan. 28th, the John Paul II Catholic…

By Austin Mall on February 11, 2019

More Than Athletes: Tallahassee Quarterback Club Celebrates the Accomplishments of Our Football Community

On Tuesday, December 11, at the University Center Club…

By Austin Mall on December 20, 2018

Superintendent Hanna Apologizes for Remarks

UPDATED Leon County Republican Party Chairman Evan Power’s statement…

By Staff on March 29, 2018

The Black News Channel Comes to Northeast Tallahassee

On Feb. 10, 2020, the Black News Channel, a…

By Lexie Pitzen on February 7, 2020

UPDATED: Blueprint to Consider $2.3 Million Incentive Package for Project Juggernaut

Today the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency voted to approve a…

By Staff on January 30, 2020

Leon Job Numbers Finish 2019 Up

Despite losing jobs in December – which is consistent…

By Steve Stewart on January 25, 2020

Home Sales Finish December Strong, Up 7.2% in 2019

Sales of existing single-family homes in Leon county increased…

By Steve Stewart on January 20, 2020

Exclusive

E-Verify Sponsor Says Change Makes “Mockery”

By Ana Ceballos, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A key Republican lawmaker who is pushing to require all Florida employers to do…

By The News Service of Florida on February 18, 20208 Comments

College Athlete Pay Plan Will Not Include Revenue Sharing

By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida college athletes won’t get revenue-sharing paydays when they leave campus, as lawmakers continue…

By The News Service of Florida on February 18, 20207 Comments

House Speaker José Oliva Open to Governor’s E-Verify Mandate

House Speaker José Oliva said he is “open” to supporting an E-Verify bill that would meet the goals of Gov. Ron DeSantis, but expressed…

By The News Service of Florida on February 16, 20208 Comments

Poll: Majority of Floridians Support Parental Consent for Minors Seeking Abortions

According to polling data, a majority of Floridians support legislation requiring minors to seek approval from their parents before obtaining an abortion. The survey…

By Steve Stewart on February 15, 20205 Comments

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Coverage of Amendment 4 Shows Why Florida Media Can’t Be Trusted

The Florida legacy media can’t be trusted to publish the truth. Period. And by legacy media I mean…

By Steve Stewart on June 30, 2019

Florida News

Governor, House Escalate Inquiry Into Domestic Violence Agency

TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida House on Thursday intensified an inquiry into Florida’s domestic violence…

By The News Service of Florida on February 14, 2020