LOCAL NEWS Steve Stewart discusses the latest TPD crime incident data on The Preston Scott Show. The Children’s Services Council of Leon County (CSC Leon) will host meetings a Finance & Budget Committee meeting and an Executive Committee meeting on Thursday, June 12. Members of the public are invited to attend in person or may view […]
The US Supreme Court yesterday made it easier for employees from majority groups, such as white or heterosexual workers, to bring so-called reverse discrimination claims. Justices unanimously sided with Marlean Ames, a straight woman who says she was denied a promotion at the Ohio Department of Youth Services and later demoted due to her sexual orientation. The […]
LOCAL NEWS Steve Stewart discusses proposed zoning changes on The Preston Scott Show. LCS to hold workshop on policies related to academic honesty and the use of AI. The board of directors of Capital City Bank Group (NADSAQ: CCBG) announced today that Bethany Corum has been named president of Capital City Bank, effective as of […]
By The News Service of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state Cabinet on Tuesday are expected to consider two proposed deals that could help conserve about 76,000 acres of land in North Florida. Under the deals, the state would spend nearly $118 million to purchase conservation easements on the land in Baker, Bradford and […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., June 2, 2025 – The board of directors of Capital City Bank Group (NASDAQ: CCBG) announced today that Bethany Corum has been named president of Capital City Bank, effective as of July 1, 2025. The press release notes that this appointment takes place during the Bank’s landmark 130th anniversary year and marks a […]
Provided below are the news briefs from May 27, 2025, Leon County School Board meeting. Items Considered by the Board Item 19.01: The Board voted 5-0 to table the item and to hold a workshop to address the new policy 7540.08 related to the appropriate use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). A workshop will be held on […]
LOCAL NEWS According to filings with Leon County and the City of Tallahassee, the number of single-family new construction permits were down 30.3% in May 2025 when compared to May 2024. Permit values were down 17.4%. Effective June 1, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) has established a new executive leadership structure that reflects a transformation from […]
According to filings with Leon County and the City of Tallahassee, the number of single-family new construction permits were down 30.3% in May 2025 when compared to May 2024. Permit values were down 17.4%. There were 46 permits issued in May 2025, down 20 permits from the 66 issued one year ago. There were 55 permits issued […]
On Tuesday, June 10, the Leon County Commission will receive a status update on the implementation and ongoing efforts related to the Lake Munson Action Plan, as approved by the Board at the October 11, 2022 meeting, and modified at the March 21, 2023 meeting. As directed by the Board at the April 9, 2024, […]
By Dara Kam, The New Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — After a coordinated campaign by conservatives attacking his “evolution” on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, a divided state university system Board of Governors on Tuesday blocked Santa Ono from becoming the University of Florida’s next president. Tuesday’s 10-6 vote was a major rebuke to the […]