Hanna Asks DeSantis to Allow Mask Mandate in Leon County Schools
Citing local statistics related to COVID, Leon County Superintendent Rocky Hanna has sent a letter to Governor Ron DeSantis seeking the authority…
Year: 2021
Leon County Releases Religious, Medical Accommodation Forms
Recently, Leon County Administrator Vince Long notified all Leon County government employees that vaccinations against COVID-19 will become a condition of employment…
Mayor Dailey Announces Tallahassee Awards
Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey announced on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, a new initiative he is calling the Tallahassee Awards. The award is…
Three Major Florida Corporations Change COVID-19 Policies to Match CDC Guidelines
Major Florida Corporations, Publix, Disney World, and Universal Orlando, have updated their COVID-19 policies to coordinate with the new Center for Disease…
Leon County Math Assessment Shows 49% Score Satisfactory and Above
The Florida Department of Education recently released statistics reflecting the Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) and the End-of-Course (EOC) scores. The information reveals…
City Commissioner Matlow Seeks Campaign Donations Over Feud with Chamber
The recent back and forth between Tallahassee City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow and the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce has resulted in a…
Hospital Officials: Young, Healthy Drive COVID Hospitalizations
According to hospital officials, the current spike in COVID hospitalizations is being driving by unvaccinated, young and healthy people. This trend appears…
Select Events in Tallahassee During August
Listed below are select events in our area taking place over the next two weeks. Tallahassee Trivia Date: Tuesday, August 3, 2021,…
More People Join Labor Force, Leon County Unemployment Rate Increases
The latest jobs report shows that there were 149,517 people working in Leon County in June, which is 532 more than last…
Leon County Administrator Discusses Vaccination Decision on CNN
Leon County Administrator, Vince Long, talked with Boris Sanchez on CNN New Day this morning about his recent decision to make COVID…
DeSantis Issues Order to Prevent School Mask Mandates
The News Service of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order Friday aimed at blocking school boards from requiring students to…
City of Tallahassee Announces Change in Mask Policy
On Friday afternoon, based on updated CDC guidance related to COVID-19, the City of Tallahassee sent out a memo requiring “all city…