Weekly Report Ending Nov. 29th: Leon COVID Cases,Hospitalizations Down, Positivity Rate Up
TR’s weekly report (November 22-29) on Leon County COVID cases, hospitalizations, and testing positivity rates is detailed below. TR’s November 22nd weekly…
Year: 2020
TPD Data Shows Suicides Have Tripled in 2020
As many people face mental health struggles during the COVID-19 pandemic, Tallahassee has recently seen a spike in suicides, according to Tallahassee…
FSU Preview: Florida State versus Virginia
Saturday at 8 PM on the ACC Network the Seminoles will host the Virginia Cavaliers. Virginia is 4-4 on the year with…
Supreme Court Refuses to Reinstate Death Sentences
By Jim Saunders, Dara Kam The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected requests by Attorney…
Local Government Looking for Citizens to Join Boards
The County and City are currently looking for members to serve on the Children’s Services Council (CSC) and the Citizens Police Review…
Crescent Sky Real Estate Partners Acquires Castle Apartments in Tallahassee
Earlier this month, Crescent Sky Real Estate Partners (CSREP) purchased a 30-building multifamily housing portfolio, Castle Apartments, located in Tallahassee. CSREP, based…
Leon County Commission Approves New Lobbying Regulations
The Leon County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved new regulations to strengthen the Leon County lobbying ordinance at their Nov. 17…
Rickards High Alum Burgess Owens Elected to Congress
Burgess Owens, a former Tallahassee resident and a Rickards High alum, recently won Utah’s 4th Congressional District seat. Owens, a Republican, defeated…
Leon County Job Growth Flat in October, Unemployment Rate Up
The latest employment information shows that Leon County added 182 jobs in October. One year ago Leon County added 504 jobs. The…
Grand Jury Clears Sheriff Deputies in October Shooting
On Nov. 12, a grand jury cleared two Leon County Sheriff deputies in the October shooting of James Baker. The jury found…
September Report Shows Leon County Taxable Sales Down 8.2%
The most recent information from the Florida Department of revenue shows that consumer spending in Leon County-as measured by taxable sales- was…
Leon County Commission Outlines Next Steps for Children’s Services Council
Earlier this month, Leon County voters approved the creation of a Children’s Services Council. A Children’s Services Council, or CSC, is an…