The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Thursday, December 19, 2024

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Thursday, December 19, 2024

LOCAL NEWS The news briefs from the December 10, 2024, Leon County School Board meeting related to Presentations, Recognitions, & Reports and Items Considered by Board members are now available. The head of the National Urban League was in Tallahassee on Friday, Dec. 13. Marc Morial spoke out against local gun violence, much of which […]

Former U.S. Rep. Rivera Indicted in Lobbying Case

Former U.S. Rep. Rivera Indicted in Lobbying Case

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A federal grand jury in Washington, D.C., has indicted former Florida Congressman David Rivera on charges of failing to register to lobby for a sanctioned Venezuelan businessman and laundering money to conceal the work, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Wednesday. The indictment, issued Tuesday, […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Wednesday, December 18, 2024

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Wednesday, December 18, 2024

LOCAL NEWS The news briefs from the Tallahassee City Commission meeting held on December 11, 2024, are now available. Items discussed include police review board, Griffin Heights, and Northampton zoning change. The news briefs from the Leon County Commission meeting held on December 10, 2024, are now available. Items discussed include storm recovery, affordable housing […]

Private Insurers OK’d to Take Citizens Policies

Private Insurers OK’d to Take Citizens Policies

By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Homeowners’ insurance policies appear poised to continue flowing out of the state’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. in 2025. The latest indication came Monday, when Florida Insurance Commissioner Michael Yaworsky signed orders approving proposals by three private insurers to assume up to 160,440 policies from Citizens […]

Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: December 10, 2024

Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: December 10, 2024

Provided below are news briefs from the December 10, 2024, Leon County School Board meeting related to Presentations, Recognitions, & Reports and Items Considered by Board members. Presentations, Recognitions, & Report The Board heard a presentation for the Tallahassee Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Jack and Jill of America creates a medium […]

Tallahassee City Commission Meeting Briefs: December 11, 2024

Tallahassee City Commission Meeting Briefs: December 11, 2024

Provided below are the news briefs from the Tallahassee City Commission meeting held on December 11, 2024. The City Commission Approved 14 Consent Items Introduction of Ordinances The city commission voted 4-1 (Porter voted no) to introduce the repeal of Ordinance No. 20-O-31, Citizens Police Review Board (CPRB). On September 23, 2020, by unanimous vote, […]

Leon County Commission Meeting Briefs: December 10, 2024

Leon County Commission Meeting Briefs: December 10, 2024

Below are the news briefs from the Leon County Commission meeting held on December 10, 2024. The Board approved Consent Items 1-8,10-13,16-19. The consent items included approval of procurement awards related to Fiscal Year 2025 Insurance Coverage Renewals and approval of an agreement for security guard services. Consent Items Pulled for Discussion Item 9 – […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, December 17, 2024

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, December 17, 2024

LOCAL NEWS According to filings with Leon County and the City of Tallahassee, the number of single-family new construction permits were down 40.0% in November 2024 when compared to November 2023. COT Growth Management agenda includes a fire station and several multi-family projects. Get the details. LOCAL SPORTS NEWS Florida State and Mike Norvell have […]