By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A divided U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a request from Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration that would have allowed enforcement of a new state law aimed at preventing children from attending drag shows. U.S. District Judge Gregory Presnell this summer issued a statewide preliminary injunction […]
Saturday at 6:30 on CW the No. 4 Seminoles face off against the North Alabama Lions from the United Athletic Conference. Before the game the seniors will be recognized. The Lions are 3-7 with wins against Chattanooga, Tennessee Tech and Utah Tech and have losses to Mercer, Tarleton State, Tennessee-Martin, Eastern Kentucky, Abilene Christian, Austin […]
Below are the meeting briefs that took place during the Leon County School Board Reorganization/Business meeting on November 14, 2023. The Board unanimously elected Board Member Roseanne Wood as the new Chair effectively replacing the previous Chair Alva Smith. Additionally, the Board unanimously elected Board Member Lori Cox as Vice Chair. The Board unanimously approved […]
Sponsored by FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERYSelect a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS The Leon County Commission voted 6-1 to move forward with an ordinance that would prohibit solicitation and panhandling on private property, but did not address such activities in the median of roadways. On November 13th, the Leon County School Board held their […]
Just days after her arrest in Miami, Florida, a Leon County grand jury has indicted Donna Adelson, 73, for her role in the murder of her son-in-law, Dan Markel. On Tuesday, the grand jury returned an indictment for first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, and solicitation to commit first-degree murder. These are the same […]
Sponsored by FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERYSelect a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS Ahead of the 2024 elections, precinct and polling locations have changed in Leon County. That’s according to Leon County Supervisor of Elections, Mark Earley. Beginning with the March 19 Presidential Preference Primary Election, according to Earley, around 32,000 voters in Leon County […]
LOCAL NEWS On November 8th, the City Commission approved a proposed amendment (by a vote of 3-2 with Commissioner’s Porter and Matlow against) to the Ox Bottom Meadows Planned Unit Development Concept Plan located on 36.37 acres of land at the Northwest corner of Ox Bottom and Thomasville Roads. The next hearing will be on […]
Sponsored by FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERYSelect a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS On November 8th, the Tallahassee City Commission addressed the resignation of Tallahassee City Attorney Casandra Jackson. Ms. Jackson will continue to serve as a consultant/employee through June 1, 2024. A man was arrested and charged with attempted murder by the Leon County Sheriff’s Office […]
Sponsored by FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERYSelect a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS City Commission meeting news briefs: City attorney resigns, John Marks recognized, T-Pain supported, & NE development moves forward in 3-2 vote. Leon County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspicious death at Carr Lake after a man’s body was found. The incident unfolded around 9:30 […]
Sponsored by FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERYSelect a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS The Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency voted on Tuesday to address governance issues highlighted by several elected officials and voted 9-3 to explore the of Blueprint sales tax funds for affordable housing. Mayor Dailey, City Commissioner Richardson, and Leon County Commissioner Caban voted against the […]