Leon County, Florida COVID-19 Numbers, UPDATED September 20th

September 20th The latest information shows 9,938 positive coronavirus cases…

TPD Accreditation Assessment Team Asks for Community Input

In a press release today, the City of Tallahassee announced…

Carolyn Cummings Appears on Above the Fold to Discuss Leon County Commission Campaign

Leon County Commission candidate Carolyn Cummings appeared on Above the…

September 20: Tracking Florida COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations, and Fatalities

NOTE 9/1: DeSantis was informed late Monday that nearly 75,000…

County Commissioners Criticize Maskless FSU Fans, Consider Strengthening Mask Mandate Enforcement

At their meeting yesterday, following a spike in COVID-19 cases…

County Commissioners Move Forward With Changes to Lobbying Regulations

At Tuesday’s meeting, the Leon County Commissioners approved an ordinance…

Business

Capital Regional Parent Company, HCA Healthcare, Recognized by Military Times

Earlier this month, HCA Healthcare, an extension of Capital Regional Medical Center, was recognized by Military Times as a Best Employer…

By Quintavia McKay on September 17, 2020No Comment

July Airport Traffic Shows Slight Improvement

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a toll on air travel. The latest information from the Tallahassee International…

By Staff on August 15, 20201 Comment

Local News

LCS Elementary Principal Sends Text “Using Offensive Language and Racial Slur” to Colleagues

Tallahassee Reports has learned that Jasmine Smith, the principal of…

By Steve Stewart on September 16, 202061 Comments

County Commissioners to Consider Real-Time Public Comments for Virtual Meetings

This week, the County Commissioners will review a status update…

By Lexie Pitzen on September 15, 20206 Comments

Leon County Commission Provides Exemption for Cross Country Sporting Events Only

At their Tuesday meeting, the Leon County Commission voted 4-2…

By Meagan Martinez on September 15, 20204 Comments

COVID Zip Code Report for Week Ending September 12

Last week TR’s COVID zip code report showed a spike…

By Staff on September 13, 20207 Comments

Opinion

Florida News

DeSantis Taps Appellate Judge to Serve on Supreme Court

By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Averting a possible constitutional showdown, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday appointed Jamie Grosshans, a judge on the 5th…

By The News Service of Florida on September 15, 20201 Comment

Ex-Governor Candidate Gillum Says He Is Bisexual

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum said in a television interview aired Monday that he is bisexual, as…

By The News Service of Florida on September 14, 202029 Comments

Appeals Court Upholds Felons Voting Law

Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Delivering a victory to Gov. Ron DeSantis, a divided federal appeals court on Friday upheld the constitutionality of a…

By The News Service of Florida on September 11, 20207 Comments

Local Sports

Florida State versus Georgia Tech Preview

This Saturday at 3:30 on ABC the Seminoles will take on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in Doak…

By Scott Carswell Jr on September 11, 2020No Comment

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Final 20/21 Budget for Leon County Schools Includes $3 Million Local Tax Increase

The Leon County School Board will hold their final…

By Meagan Martinez on September 7, 2020

Ahead of Leon County School Reopening, COVID Positivity Rate Trending Down

Just over two weeks before the scheduled opening of…

By Steve Stewart on August 12, 2020

Tallahassee Classical School Opening for the First Time This Fall

After overcoming a number of hurdles, Tallahassee Classical School…

By Lexie Pitzen on July 31, 2020

LCS Moves Start Date to August 31, Chromebooks Delayed

At Tuesday’s Leon County School Board meeting, the Board…

By Lexie Pitzen on July 28, 2020

Leon County to Vote On $1.445 Million in Community Human Services Partnership Funding

The Leon County Commissioners will vote on authorizing $1.445…

By Lexie Pitzen on September 13, 2020

County Commission Candidate Kelly Otte Says Man was “Motivated by Hate and Violence.”

Leon County Commissioner candidate Kelly Otte expressed her views…

By Steve Stewart on September 3, 2020

Sheriff McNeil: Curfew Tied to Grand Jury Deliberations

Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil appeared on WCTV this…

By Lexie Pitzen on September 2, 2020

Leon County Commission Chairman Desloge Outlines COVID Success Indicators

In a video released earlier this week, Leon County…

By Lexie Pitzen on August 29, 2020

Tallahassee Violent Crime Incidents Up 64% in August

Based on Tallahassee Police Department reports, violent crime incidents…

By Steve Stewart on September 13, 2020

TPD Chief Revell Addresses Saturday’s Protest

At the City Commission meeting today, Tallahassee Police Department…

By Lexie Pitzen on September 10, 2020

City Commission Approves Letter of Support for Bike Route 90 Reroute

The City Commission voted today to approve a Letter…

By J Bobman on September 9, 2020

City Commission Approves Concurrency Agreement for Vogue Cleaners Property Cleanup

At their meeting on Sept. 9, the Tallahassee City…

By Ana Monticelli on September 9, 2020

Chiles High School Lacrosse Team Supports Coach After Cancer Diagnosis

The Chiles boys lacrosse team showed support for coach…

By Lexie Pitzen on February 26, 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

June Job Numbers Show Slight Improvement

The latest employment information shows that Leon County added…

By Staff on August 4, 2020

Tallahassee Foodies Shares “Silver Lining Moments”

By Jennifer Leale, Tallahassee Foodies Undoubtedly, our Capital City…

By Staff on July 21, 2020

Leon County Taxable Sales Fall 30% in May

The most recent information from the Florida Department of…

By Staff on July 17, 2020

Home Sales Down 4% in June, Still Up Over Last 12 Months

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

By Staff on July 14, 2020

Exclusive

FSU to Launch Search for Thrasher’s Replacement

The News Service of Florida Florida State University is launching a national search to replace President John Thrasher, who advised the school’s Board of…

By The News Service of Florida on September 11, 202010 Comments

Florida State Football 2020 Preview- Defense

Marvin Wilson, a projected 1st round NFL pick, is the leader of a deep FSU defensive tackle group. Behind him is Corey Durden, MS State…

By Scott Carswell Jr on September 11, 2020No Comment

Drinking in Bars, Breweries Returns Monday

By Jim Turner, Dara Kam The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida bars can open the taps again Monday. Department of Business and…

By Staff on September 11, 20201 Comment

Spin and VeoRide Selected to Provide Scooters

At their last meeting, the Tallahassee City Commission approved the selection of two vendors for the shared micro-mobility program. In April, the pilot program…

By J Bobman on September 11, 20206 Comments

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Stewart's Blog

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

DeSantis Vetoes Controversial Vaping Bill

By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Saying the proposal would have driven Floridians “to…

By The News Service of Florida on September 9, 2020