Starting July 7th the Tallahassee-Leon county office of economic vitality will distribute over 100,000 face masks to businesses in the Tallahassee area in an effort to further mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The OEV is also working with local chambers to ensure all businesses are reached. “The public health science is clear—face coverings are one […]
At today’s City Commission meeting, the Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the amended FY 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan and FY 2015-2020 Consolidated Plan in order to accept $1,878,411 in CARES Act funding. The funding will be used for housing and community development initiatives in response to the impacts of COVID-19 in Tallahassee. The COVID-19 CARES […]
The City Commissioners approved nine appointments to the Airport Advisory Committee at their meeting today, reducing the size of the committee from 18 to nine members. The Airport Advisory Committee advises the City Commission and the Tallahassee International Airport Management on airport operations as well as economic development opportunities related to the airport. The Commissioners […]
The City Commissioners will review updates on three transportation projects at their July 8 meeting. The Weems Road Extension, Weems Road PASS Phase 2, and FAMU Way Phase 3 are all expected to be complete by the end of this year. Weems Road ExtensionConstruction for the Weems Road Extension project began in April 2019. The […]
At the July 8 meeting, the City Commissioners introduced an ordinance that increases restrictions on contact between the City and vendors during competitive solicitation for goods and services. Ordinance 20-O-04 amends Section 2-357 of the Code of General Ordinances. Notably, the ordinance will change the effective date of the “cone of silence”—the period of time […]
By Ana Ceballos, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran on Monday ordered public schools to reopen in August and offer “the full panoply of services” to students and families. As COVID-19 outbreaks spike in Florida, Corcoran’s mandate said that extending school closures can impede students’ educational success and prevent parents […]
It appears the City of Tallahassee is moving forward with painting a Black Lives Matter mural at the intersection of Gaines Street and Railroad Avenue. Greg Tish, a radio host with RealTalk 93.3, posted a picture of the intersection yesterday. In addition, upon an inquiry from WFLA 100.7 host Preston Scott, Mayor John Dailey confirmed […]
Based on reports from Tallahassee Memorial Hospital (TMH) and Capital Regional Medical Center (CRMC), there are a total of 43 COVID-19 patients being treated at the two hospitals. TMH reported 19 patients and CRMC reported 24. TR has been tracking current hospitalizations since June 1. See chart below. In addition, TMH reported that there were […]
Face masks have been mandatory in Leon County business establishments since June 25, 2020, after the Leon County Commission passed an emergency ordinance in response to an uptick in positive COVID-19 tests in the county. Leon County Commission Chair Bryan Desloge said the goal of the mask order was to stop or slow the spread […]
Dear FSU Family, The past month has provided each of us an opportunity to confront and reflect on our weaknesses and aspirations related to racism and racial equity. The recent sobering and horrifying moments of violence and racial injustices have profoundly impacted me and the students, faculty and staff of Florida State University. I have […]