Florida State University’s senior middle blocker Khori Louis played a pivotal role in helping the Seminoles make it to the NCAA National Championship volleyball tournament. Although they lost in the first round to the University of Mississippi in a tight 5th set, Louis had one of her best years regarding stats and awards. For her […]
TALLAHASSEE — Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Carlos Muniz this week sharply criticized utility regulators for not adequately justifying decisions, likening the state Public Service Commission to a “black box.” Muniz repeatedly raised the issue Tuesday as the Supreme Court heard arguments in an appeal of a 2023 Public Service Commission order approving rates for […]
Commemorating its sixth year, Bank of America’s Neighborhood Champions® program provides multiyear flexible grant funding annually to high-impact nonprofits in nearly 40 communities nationwide. In Tallahassee, Bank of America has named Neighborhood Medical Center as its local 2024 Neighborhood Champion for its work to provide and facilitate access to healthcare and enhance the health of individuals through education, prevention and […]
The greatest gift of the holiday season is providing new experiences for children that create opportunities for growth. That’s the driving mission of First Tee – Tallahassee (First Tee). Their partnership with AcadeMe School, an alternative K-8 school serving children with special needs, is providing hands-on golf instruction for more than a dozen students. “Students are challenged physically […]
LOCAL NEWS On Wednesday, December 11, the Tallahassee City Commission will hold a public hearing to address a proposed zoning amendment related to land near Kerry Forest Parkway. The Tallahassee City Commission will receive a briefing from Environmental Services Director Alissa Meyers on the fluoridation of the public water system. LOCAL SPORTS NEWS Notable Leon […]
On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, the Tallahassee City Commission received a briefing from Environmental Services Director Alissa Meyers on the fluoridation of the public water system. The briefing was followed by guidance issued by the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) on November 22, 2024, which stated that “State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo recommends […]
On Wednesday, December 11, the Tallahassee City Commission voted 3-2 to support a proposed zoning amendment related to land near Kerry Forest Parkway. City Commissioners Matlow and Porter voted no. Residents in the area spoke out against to the change. Supporters of the rezoning included the Lutheran Church. Officials with the church say the change […]
The Florida Legislature occasionally adopts resolutions expressing its interest in various events — congratulating a Little League champion, mourning the death of a famous dead guy, urging Washington to do this or stop that — which usually takes just a few minutes. But once, a little more than 50 years ago, our elected legislators spent […]
LOCAL NEWS On Thursday, December 5, 2024, the Executive Committee of the Children’s Services Council of Leon County (CSC Leon) addressed the performance evaluation of Executive Director Cecka Rose Green and voted not to recommend a salary increase to the full Board. Leon County Democratic Party Executive Committee Chair Ryan Ray was reelected unopposed to […]
Boys On Dec. 6, FSUHS (4-1) played an away game against The Rock National High School (9-1). FSUHS got handed their first loss of the season with Rock National winning 72-56. Although the Seminoles lost, Amare Robinson (Sr.) had a notable performance leading his team with 16 points. On Dec. 6, Rickards faced off against […]