The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Thursday, July 17, 2025

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Thursday, July 17, 2025

LOCAL NEWS Steve Stewart discusses local law enforcement issues and the recent operation to aimed at arresting sexual predators. Accused Florida State University gunman Phoenix Ikner’s trial date has been set. During a case management hearing Wednesday, Leon County Judge Lance Neff announced jury selection for the case will begin November 3. But that date […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Wednesday, July 16, 2025

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Wednesday, July 16, 2025

LOCAL NEWS Leon County Schools Superintendent Rocky Hanna recently revealed the school district is facing a projected $12.5 million shortfall. ________________________ A total of 16 individuals have been arrested following “Operation Rabbit Hole,” a multi-agency effort aimed at identifying and arresting individuals who use the internet to prey on children.  __________________________ The Steve Stewart Show: […]

Orange County Appeals in Rent Control Fight

Orange County Appeals in Rent Control Fight

Orange County (Orlando area) has gone to the Florida Supreme Court after an appeals court ruled last month that the industry group Florida Realtors and the Florida Apartment Association can seek attorney fees from the county after a battle about a rent-control measure. Orange County filed a notice last week that is a first step […]

Joint Operation Leads to 16 Arrests for Online Child Exploitation

Joint Operation Leads to 16 Arrests for Online Child Exploitation

A total of 16 individuals have been arrested following “Operation Rabbit Hole,” a multi-agency effort aimed at identifying and arresting individuals who use the internet to prey on children. The operation was conducted in partnership with the Tallahassee Police Department, Leon County Sheriff’s Office, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, and the United […]

Superintendent Hanna Details Sources of $12.5M Budget Shortfall

Superintendent Hanna Details Sources of $12.5M Budget Shortfall

Leon County Schools Superintendent Rocky Hanna recently revealed the school district is facing a projected $12.5 million shortfall. “As we prepare to welcome students back for the new school year, I feel the weight of the responsibility we carry as a school district. Our mission has always been to provide a high-quality education tailored to […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, July 15, 2025

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, July 15, 2025

LOCAL NEWS In a Monday media advisory, the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) stated a press conference will be held on Tuesday to announce the arrest of 16 individuals following an internet crime against children operation. The Steve Stewart Show: Pay Raises, Charter Review, Porter Travel The Capital Conservatives Club Guest Speaker for July 15th is Heisman Trophy […]

Local Law Enforcement to Announce “Operation Rabbit Hole” Arrests

Local Law Enforcement to Announce “Operation Rabbit Hole” Arrests

In a Monday media advisory, the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) stated a press conference will be held on Tuesday to announce the arrest of 16 individuals following an internet crime against children operation. The advisory notes the operation included TPD, the Leon County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the Florida Department of Law […]

GOP Voter Edge Up Slightly

GOP Voter Edge Up Slightly

By The News Service of Florida The Republican Party of Florida’s registration edge over the state Democratic Party increased by about 6,000 voters in June, according to newly posted data on the state Division of Elections website. The data showed the GOP had 5,509,500 “active” registered voters as of June 30, while the Democratic Party […]

Lower Court to Weigh Detention Center Fight

Lower Court to Weigh Detention Center Fight

By The News Service of Florida The Florida Supreme Court on Monday sent to a lower court a case filed by Democratic state lawmakers after they were denied entry to a controversial immigrant-detention center in the Everglades dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz.” Rep. Michelle Rayner, D-St. Petersburg, Rep. Anna Eskamani, D-Orlando, Rep.Angie Nixon, D-Jacksonville, Sen. Carlos Guillermo […]

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