Fraternal Order of Police Latest Group to Oppose Property Tax Constitutional Amendment
By Mitch Perry, The Florida Phoenix The Florida chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police is the latest public safety organization to…
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TPD Promotes Eight to Command Staff as Department Addresses Vacancies
The Tallahassee Police Department promoted eight veteran officers into key leadership positions this week, elevating two deputy chiefs, one major and five…
Donalds Up 5 Points Over Jolly, Moody leads Nixon by 8 Points & Vindman by 10
By Mitch Perry, The Florida Phoenix A new poll of likely midterm election voters in Florida shows Republicans maintaining steady leads in…
FSU Research Center Secures $88M Navy Contract
By Kathleen Haughney, FSU News Florida State University’s Center for Advanced Power Systems (CAPS) has secured an $88 million contract from the U.S. Navy…
Leon County and CONA Recognize Outstanding Neighborhoods
On July 14, Leon County Government and the Council of Neighborhood Associations (CONA) recognized outstanding neighborhoods and neighbors through the 45th Annual Neighborhood Recognition Program. This…
DSA Candidates are Winning Democratic Primaries — Can They Do it in Florida?
Hundreds of Democratic Socialists for America-backed candidates hold political office in the U.S., including one in St. Petersburg. By Mitch Perry, The…
First Commerce Credit Union Awards Two $1,000 MyWay Scholarships
First Commerce Credit Union recently recognized two Tallahassee students, Cooper Harrell and Delaney Ding, as recipients of the credit union’s 2026 MyWay…
To Veto or Not? All Eyes Are on DeSantis, Sovereign Immunity Bill
By Christine Sexton, The Florida Phoenix Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who recently pushed for a major overhaul of property taxes paid to…
LCS Employs More Administrators, Support Staff Than State and Peer Districts
According to 2025-26 data published by the Florida Department of Education, the Leon County School District (LCS) maintains a higher ratio of…
Leon County Review Finds No Foul Play in Five Inmate Deaths at Detention Facility
Leon County commissioners will receive a detailed report on June 9 outlining the circumstances surrounding five inmate deaths that occurred at the…
May Crime Numbers Show 2026 Increases
TPD crime incident numbers for May 2026 are in. The numbers show that year-to-date (YTD) property crime and violent crime incidents are…
Florida Jobless Claims Continue Downward Trend
First-time jobless claims declined in Florida for a third consecutive week, following a spike last month when nearly 5,000 Spirit Airlines workers…