LOCAL NEWS
Property Tax Fact Check: In the final weeks leading up to the August 20 election, City Commissioner Jack Porter and her supporters are trying hard to convince voters she is against tax increases, despite her public comments supporting a tax increase. Get the details.
JetBlue is pausing or cutting service on two dozen routes and pulling seven cities off its route map entirely as part of its latest network shakeup. The New York-based carrier, which has its sights set on returning to profitability, announced a slew of changes Wednesday.
The Leon County Commission recently officials discussed a status report related to the Miccosukee Canopy Road Greenway and designated canopy road. Commissioners approved several safety related changes to the planned Dempsey Mayo Road extension, but citizens were still concerned about the potential impact of the new road.
LOCAL SPORTS NEWS
The Tallahassee Leon Babe Ruth All Star team lost to Altamonte Springs 6-4 in the southeast regional championship on Saturday. However, the team may still make it to the World Series. Get the details.
FLORIDA NEWS
JettBlue Airways initiated legal action against the Florida Department of Revenue on July 19, challenging an assessment of additional corporate income taxes for the years 2019 to 2021. In the complaint, JetBlue argues that Florida’s tax statutes improperly extend the state’s geographic boundaries beyond those defined by state and federal constitutions.
The medical-cannabis company Trulieve has contributed another $5 million to a campaign to allow recreational marijuana in Florida, according to a newly filed finance report.
A big holiday is brewing this week, though it may not be on many calendars. The “holiday” is actually two weeks long and runs from July 29 through August 11 at retailers throughout the state. In Florida, general school supplies can be purchased at stores without any sales tax for the duration.
NATIONAL NEWS
Justice Department accuses TikTok of collecting user data on political issues, including abortion and gun control, storing the bulk information on servers in China (More)
Today is Day Three of the Paris 2024 Olympics, with 19 medals up for grabs, including in swimming and men’s gymnastics. See full schedule of events here.
Markets surge Friday (Dow +1.6%, S&P 500 +1.1%, Nasdaq +1.0%) on positive inflation data, signs the Federal Reserve may begin cutting rates in near future (More).
TALLAHASSEE WEATHER
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@ Emma… lmao… nice try at projection there, Saul. Unfortunately, taxpayers bought into the CSC Slush Fund lie, and the majority of taxpayers overwhelmingly support re-funding LEOs after what the Pro-Hamas Anti-LEO Progressives (Pizza Boy and Jackboot) have done to them.
And stow the DEI (Destructive Equity Illusion) spin… everyone knows that Pizza Boy, Jackboot, and Do(n)t are all about DEI.
We need to keep Commissioner Richardson and vote out Pizza Boy and Jackboot in order to prevent our fair city from becoming a Pro-Hamas Progressive cesspool like so many other cities where the Poisonous Progressive Virus has taken root.
OK, one more time……. the Founders of TikTok BRAGGED that it will TAKE all of your Posted Info and keep it and use it as they wish and YOU will not care because the Service is FREE. This isn’t new to any of you, they BRAGGED ABOUT DOING THAT. Even Biden and Congress told everyone and the funny part is, THEY are on TikTok too. When OUR Government is on TikTok and yet Warning YOU about how TikTok is taking your information, what does that tell you about OUR Government?
Hey County Commissioners…… WHY are you still running the November 14, 2023 Commission Meetin on TV? WHY can’t you run up to date Meetings in that Time Slot? Get off your ass and get it done.
Now, for the Dempsey Mayo Road issue. Don’t over think it and DON’T Over Design It, make it simple.