By Bill Cotterell, The News Service of Florida One reason Alcoholics Anonymous is successful is that it won’t permit comforting little euphemisms in group sessions. If you say, “I was really smashed” or “I was feeling no pain,” someone in the circle will politely interrupt with, “The word is ‘drunk.’ You were drunk.” To cure […]
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida education leaders are trying to fend off a lawsuit filed by major publishing companies and authors over the removal of books from school libraries, disputing allegations that a controversial state law violates the First Amendment. Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office Friday filed a 25-page […]
LOCAL NEWS The Tallahassee Police Department is currently investigating a homicide that occurred in the 1400 block of Alabama Street. At approximately 3:27 p.m., a call was received in reference to a possible shooting in the area. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local […]
The Chiles Timberwolves girls’ volleyball team capped off a historical season with a dominating performance in the FHSAA 5A State Championship final by defeating the Lourdes Academy (Miami) Bobcats. The Timberwolves won the best of five set match 25-15, 25-7, & 25-8 on Saturday, November 9th. The win moved the Timberwolves to 25-1, the best […]
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A controversial 2021 state law making it harder for people to vote by mail could complicate holding special elections to fill two Florida congressional seats after President-elect Donald Trump tapped Republicans Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz to serve in his administration. The 2021 law included […]
LOCAL NEWS On Tuesday, November 19th, NEBA – The Network of Entrepreneurs and Business Advocates – will hold an “Election Wrap Up” forum featuring former Tallahassee Democrat publisher Skip Foster and the president of the James Madison Institute, Bob McClure. Get the details. A candlelight vigil was held Thursday evening in memory of Gavin Witmer, […]
On Nov. 7, Lincoln, Chiles, Rickards and Leon participated in the FHSAA 3A Region 1 tournament in Panama City, FL hosted by Arnold High School. All results from the meet were found on the MileSplit website. Boys Chiles took first place in the meet while having 3 runners in the top 10 and an average […]
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has filed a lawsuit alleging that the Federal Emergency Management Agency violated the civil rights of supporters of President-elect Donald Trump in the aftermath of hurricanes Helene and Milton. Moody filed the lawsuit Wednesday in federal court in Fort Pierce, […]
LOCAL NEWS Leon County and the city of Tallahassee are asking the local Children’s Services Council to help fund some nonprofits that currently receive city and county funding. But members of the CSC’s governing board fear that would violate state statute — and the will of the voters. The latest information from the Tallahassee International […]
On Nov. 12 FSUHS golfer Peyton Johnson traveled to Howey-In-The-Hills, FL to compete in the FHSAA State Championship. The tournament consisted of two rounds of 18 holes over the course of two days with a field of 95 golfers. Johnson was the only golfer from Tallahassee to take part in the tournament. Johnson finished the […]