On July 9th, the Leon County Commission approved the semiannual status report regarding curbside waste collection service provided by Waste Pro, Inc. The current contract between the County and Waste Pro, Inc. features stricter quality stipulations and enforcement standards than their prior agreements to “ensure quality performance”. To improve curbside waste collection, operational aspects of […]
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s unemployment rate held steady in June for a third consecutive month, as baby-boomer retirements affect the size of the labor force and the hospitality industry has shed some jobs. The Florida Department of Commerce on Friday released a report that said the state’s June […]
President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid yesterday, concluding a weekslong pressure campaign after last month’s presidential debate reignited concerns about his age and electability. Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him. The announcement frees almost 3,900 delegates—often party leaders and activists pledged to Biden through states’ primary process—to back another candidate. If Harris wins […]
On Thursday, July 18th, the Leon County Children’s Services Council (CSC) board voted unanimously (6-0, with one board member absent) to maintain the current milage rate of 0.3477 for the upcoming FY 2025. Due to the increase in Leon County property values, the decision will result in a tax increase for property owners. During FY […]
Inclusion Cafe Academy recently announced the graduation of its inaugural class, noting the event was a “significant milestone in our mission to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities through comprehensive job skills training.” The unique training academy, which focuses on equipping students with the necessary skills to excel in the restaurant industry, held the graduation ceremony […]
Every Saturday, from March through November, Ponce De Leon Park turns into a wonderful market, displaying Tallahassee’s best and brightest local entrepreneurs. With dozens of vendors providing everything from live music to clothes to fresh produce and everything in between, the Downtown Market has something for everyone. For over thirty years the market has been […]
LOCAL NEWS Leon County Commission Meeting Briefs: Miccosukee Greenway status report, Waste Pro, FY 2025 budget votes on employee raises and tax rate, Board appointments. The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) (“St. Joe”) and Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) recently announced the opening of the first building at the FSU/TMH Medical Campus in Panama City Beach, […]
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Less than two years into the job, University of Florida President Ben Sasse on Thursday announced he will step down July 31 because of his wife’s health. “My wife Melissa’s recent epilepsy diagnosis and a new batch of memory issues have been hard, but we’re […]
Below are the briefs from the Leon County Commission meeting on July 9, 2024. The Board voted to award an agreement to Scott Carswell Presents LLC, to perform the work related to the Request for Proposals for Professional Management and Operational Services for County Concerts at the Adderley Amphitheater at Cascades Park. These services will […]
Below are the Leon County School news briefs from the July 9, 2024, meeting. The Board received a presentation by Dr. Kimball Thomas on the Tallahassee Engaged in Meaningful Productivity for Opportunity Program (TEMPO). So far, TEMPO has engaged more than 3,100 participants ages (16-24), helping youth enroll in higher education, gain meaningful employment, receive […]