Florida A&M University athletic director Angela Suggs was arrested on allegations that she misused a credit card from her previous employer to make wire transfers, cash withdrawals and purchases at casinos, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement announced Monday. Suggs, who became the university’s athletic director and a vice president in October, is accused of […]
By The News Service of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday announced the state has awarded an additional $3.5 million to help Point Blank Enterprises expand in Wakulla County. The Pompano Beach-based manufacturer of law-enforcement and military body armor plans to build a 118,000-square-foot manufacturing facility that will employ about 300 people in Crawfordville. The […]
On Wednesday June 11, the city commission will consider a proposal from the Leon County Commission related to the increase in fires services fees. Leon County contracts with the City for fire service to ensure that residents and properties located outside of city limits receive emergency services. The fire service fund rate study results – which proposed […]
LOCAL NEWS The latest TR Print Edition is now available. Subscribe here. City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow accuses city staff and Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey of working behind the scenes with FSU to sell TMH. Florida A&M University’s Board of Trustees has approved a $650,000 salary for president-elect Marva Johnson—the largest presidential compensation package in the […]
By The News Service of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez after he was charged with racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering in a probe of illegal gambling operations. The Office of Statewide Prosecution charged Lopez, with Attorney General James Uthmeier’s office alleging in a news release that Lopez […]
President Donald Trump has deployed about 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles after protests over immigration arrests turned violent. At least three people were reported injured, including two sheriff’s deputies and a union leader arrested for obstruction. The decision came after roughly 350 to 400 people gathered Friday and Saturday to protest immigration arrests in downtown Los Angeles […]
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 […]