By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — From elections to vaccines, state and federal courts are weighing major Florida lawsuits. Here are 10 big legal issues to watch in 2022: — ELECTIONS: With high-profile elections looming in November, Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker is slated to start a trial Jan. 31 […]
In August, the City of Tallahassee began demolition of the Northwood Centre which was purchased by the city in 2019 for $6.8 million. The land will eventually be home to the Tallahassee Police Department and possibly a new performing arts center. During the December 14th City Commissioner meeting, Mayor John Dailey motioned to have an […]
Toy Story Trivia Night – Brass TapDate: Tuesday, December 28, 2021, begins @ 6:30 p.m.Where: The Brass Tap, 1321 Thomasville Rd.Cost: Free What you’ll get: Test your knowledge of the Toy Story films. Enjoy good food and cold drinks at Brass Tap. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. Andy’s Room at the Northeast Branch LibraryDate: December […]
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed for an audit Monday that could result in Florida’s pension system divesting holdings in Chinese companies, calling economic efforts to include China’s government on the world stage a “big failure.” DeSantis, Attorney General Ashley Moody and Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, […]
The latest jobs report shows that there were 152,832 people working in Leon County in October, which is 1,180 more than last month’s revised employment number. The October unemployment rate came in at 4.1%, up from the 4.0% reported last month. One year ago, the October 2020 unemployment rate was 5.6%. In October, 2019 the […]
Prime Meridian Holding Company (OTCQX: PMHG), the parent bank holding company for Prime Meridian Bank, today announced unaudited financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021. The Company reported net earnings of $2,099,000, or $0.67 per basic and diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2021, compared to net earnings […]
For several months Tallahassee City Commissioners have been waiting for a workshop to be scheduled with the City’s Ethics Officer to delve into the Independent Ethics Board’s recommendations for new ethics ordinances. “My patience is wearing thin on the scheduling of the ethics workshop,” said Commissioner Jeremy Matlow during the sharing of ideas portion of […]
Sales of existing single-family homes in Leon county were up 14.7% in November when compared to numbers in the same month one year ago. There were 265 single-family home resales in November 2020 and 304 resales in October 2021. Last month there were 309 existing single-family homes sold. The average sales price in November 2021 […]
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — In a blow to state and national Democrats, U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy said Monday she will not seek a fourth term in 2022 in her Central Florida district. Murphy, a moderate “Blue Dog” Democrat who toppled longtime Republican Congressman John Mica in 2016, said in […]
The Leon County Commissioners approved a new policy that supports the recruitment and retention of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel. The estimated cost of the plan is $668,000. Over the last decade, ambulance services have faced a national paramedic shortage. According to the American Ambulance Association, the turnover among paramedics and EMTs ranges from 20-30 […]