The latest information from the Tallahassee International Airport shows that November 2021 passenger traffic was 75,277. This is just 0.7% or 520 passengers below the pre-COVID passenger traffic (75,797) reported in November 2019. November traffic increased 125.5% when compared to traffic one year ago. The number of passengers was up from 33,379 during November 2020 […]
Christmas Movie Trivia Night – Brass TapDate: Tuesday, December 21, 2021, begins @ 6:30 p.m.Where: The Brass Tap, 1321 Thomasville Rd.Cost: Free What you’ll get: Test your knowledge of the best Christmas films from seasons past with Classic Christmas Films Trivia! Enjoy good food and cold drinks at Brass Tap. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. […]
The recent campaign reports filed with the Leon County Supervisor of Elections indicate that the candidates in the race for Tallahassee City Commission Seat 3 are going to be well financed. David Bellamy reported $64,750 in November for a total of $103,950 raised since he filed on October 1. Bellamy has spent approximately $4,343.00. The […]
Listed below is a summary of the topics covered at the December 14, 2021 Leon County Commission meeting. –The Leon County Commissioners recognized the successes and retirement of Leon County Library Director Debra Sears. Sears has served the Leon County Library System for over 13 years. –The county was presented a $55,000 donation from the […]
The Leon County Commissioners approved the repeal of the current ordinance in Chapter 11, Article VIII, regarding soliciting. The Board also addressed drafting a law to address issues involving indecent behavior and approved a reallocation of $491,000 to the Leon County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) for two new officer positions. Ultimately, Chair Bill Proctor’s motion to […]
By Ryan Dailey, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Continuing his administration’s campaign against critical race theory, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday teased legislation that he said would, in part, allow parents to sue schools that teach the theory. Flanked by Republican lawmakers, parents and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran, the governor held an event […]
During the December 14th meeting, the Leon County School Board (LCSB) approved the purchase of property from Pine Cone Woods, LLC for $950,000. The property is located at Thomasville Road adjacent to Chiles High School. The 28.75-acre property gives the LCSB the flexibility for constructing future projects that potentially may serve the needs of the […]
Listed is a summary of the topics covered at the December 14, 2021 Leon County School Board meeting. — Camden Bailey, 9th grade, received the Everhart Super Star award for his activities as a special Olympian. — Superintendent Rocky Hannah recognized Earline Preston for her 50 years of service for Leon County Schools. Preston has […]
Home Alone Trivia Night – Brass TapDate: Tuesday, December 14, 2021, begins @ 6:30 p.m.Where: The Brass Tap, 1321 Thomasville Rd.Cost: Free What you’ll get: Test your knowledge of the famed Home Alone Movies! Enjoy good food and cold drinks at Brass Tap. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. Wonderful Wednesday with Belle and the BandDate: […]
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis focused on national politics Friday as he rolled out a series of proposals for the upcoming 2022 legislative session aimed at the border policies of President Joe Biden. DeSantis called for state lawmakers to “fight against the Biden border crisis” by passing […]