The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Friday, September 8

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LOCAL NEWS

The latest reports show that Leon County gained 920 jobs in July. There were 159,793 people working in Leon County in July compared to last month’s revised employment number of 158,873.

Get the details on the $4.25 million renovation of the Concord School Building in Miccosukee.

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A one-year-old was killed in an apparent accidental shooting in Tallahassee Wednesday night. TPD responded to the intersection of Miccosukee Road and Capital Circle NE around 7:30 p.m. where they met a caller who was transporting the child to the hospital. Multiple firearms were left unsecured in an apartment where two one-year-old boys were left in the vicinity. TPD is still investigating.

The Seminoles will host the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Doak Campbell Stadium at 8:30 on the ACC Network. Get the details and a prediction.

FLORIDA NEWS

One week after the passing of legendary musician Jimmy Buffet, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered flags be flown at half-staff to “commemorate his life and legacy.”

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pledged “pardons and commutations” for January 6 protestors who are facing unjust prison sentences. DeSantis also noted that if the protestors were Black Lives Matter protestors, he says they would not be facing any kind of prosecution.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vowed a “reckoning” over draconian COVID policies. DeSantis says Americans have a right to work and earn a living, regardless of whether they want to wear a mask or take the latest COVID-19 booster shot.

The Florida Democrat Party has condemned the appointment of Moms for Liberty co-founder Tina Descovich’s appointment to the Florida Ethics Commission. The commission investigates alleged breaches of trust by public officials

SPORTS NEWS

The Florida High volleyball team held off a comeback by the Lincoln Trojans to win a five set thriller on Thursday night, 3-2 (25-16, 25-8, 20-25, 18-25, 15-11).

FSU soccer blew out the UNF Ospreys last night 4-0 and extended their record to 4-0-0.  The Noles haven’t lost a non-conference road match since 2019. 

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