The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Friday, August 16, 2024

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Friday, August 16, 2024

LOCAL NEWS A Leon High School student was arrested Thursday for having a weapon on campus, according to the Leon County Sheriff’s Office. On August 21, 2024, at 10 a.m., the City of Tallahassee will hold a public hearing and resolve the disputed impasse issues between the Tallahassee Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 2339 and the […]

City to Resolve Firefighter Contract Issues After Hearing

City to Resolve Firefighter Contract Issues After Hearing

On August 21, 2024, at 10 a.m., the City of Tallahassee will hold a public hearing and resolve the disputed impasse issues between the Tallahassee Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 2339 and the City of Tallahassee, after hearing the parties’ explanations of their positions regarding the rejected recommendations of the Special Magistrate. The unresolved issues relate […]

Florida Gets Second-Quarter Tourism Boost

Florida Gets Second-Quarter Tourism Boost

By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida Florida saw increased tourism during the second quarter of 2024, while it continues trying to get the international market back to pre-pandemic levels. With the totals driven by tourists from other parts of the U.S., Visit Florida on Thursday estimated the state had 34.2 million visitors during […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Thursday, August 15, 2024

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Thursday, August 15, 2024

LOCAL NEWS Approximately 32 weeks (August 11) into 2024, the number of crime incidents reported by the Tallahassee Police Department continue to trend down when compared to 2023. The latest numbers shown that robbery incidents are down double digits.  The owners of the Railroad Square Art District want local government to purchase most of their […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Wednesday, August 14, 2024

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Wednesday, August 14, 2024

LOCAL NEWS On Tuesday, August 13, the Network of Entrepreneurs and Business Advocates held a political forum featuring candidates running for City Commission Seat 1. However, City Commissioner Jack Porter backed out of the event on Monday citing concerns that the forum would not be fair to her. The latest information from the Tallahassee International […]

City Commissioner Porter Backs Out of NEBA Forum

City Commissioner Porter Backs Out of NEBA Forum

On Tuesday, August 13, the Network of Entrepreneurs and Business Advocates held a political forum featuring candidates running for City Commission Seat 1. However, City Commissioner Jack Porter backed out of the event on Monday citing concerns that the forum would not be fair to her. Porter has participated in forums during the campaign season […]

July Airport Passenger Traffic Up 5.4%

July Airport Passenger Traffic Up 5.4%

The latest information from the Tallahassee International Airport shows the July 2024 passenger traffic increased 5.4% when compared to traffic one year ago. The number of passengers was up 4,009 from the 73,600 reported during July 2023 to 77,609 in July 2024. The calendar year-to-date comparison, January through July, shows passenger traffic is up 14.67% […]

Capital City Bank Names Lynne Jensen as Chief Technology Officer

Capital City Bank Names Lynne Jensen as Chief Technology Officer

Capital City Bank recently announced that Lynne Jensen has been promoted to Chief Technology Officer. As Chief Technology Officer, Jensen will spearhead the development and execution of our comprehensive technology strategy, ensuring alignment with our organizational mission and strategic goals. She will provide strategic and technical direction across product development, cybersecurity, application architecture, artificial intelligence […]

TPD Crime Incidents Continue Trending Down

TPD Crime Incidents Continue Trending Down

Approximately 32 weeks (August 11) into 2024, the number of crime incidents reported by the Tallahassee Police Department continue to trend down when compared to 2023. The latest numbers shown that robbery incidents are down double digits. However, the numbers show that residential burglaries are up 1.2% YTD. Over the last four weeks, the number […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, August 13, 2024

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, August 13, 2024

LOCAL NEWS The Network of Entrepreneurs and Business Advocates will hold a candidate forum for Tallahassee City Commission Seat 1. Details below. Leon County schools now have additional security personnel and cameras in place. All students and faculty must adhere to a single point of entry policy, that includes keeping all doors locked during and […]

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