Leon County Invests Cross Country Championships Proceeds in Student-Athletes
On April 7, Leon County presented a $10,000 check to Leon County Schools at Montford Middle School, investing Fun Run proceeds from…
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Tallahassee Man Sentenced for Drug Distribution, Firearms Charges
Ramon Velazquez Rodas, 46, of Tallahassee, Florida, has been sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for charges relating to possession with…
TPD Investigates Apalachee Parkway Murder
The Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) is currently conducting a homicide investigation in the 1100 block of Apalachee Parkway. The TPD watch commander…
Leon County Residential Construction Permits Rebound in March
According to filings with Leon County and the City of Tallahassee, the number of single-family residential construction permits was up 26.1% in…
Marva Johnson Provides Insight Into Her Experience as FAMU President So Far
By: Jay Waagmeester, The Florida Phoenix Florida A&M University President Marva Johnson reflected on her experience thus far as the university’s leader,…
Parents Notified of Changes to Graduation Criteria Under Florida Law
On March 30, Dr. Benny L. Bolden, Jr., the Director for Interdivisional Support Services and Secondary Schools for Leon County Schools, notified…
TPD Arrests Suspect in Fatal Shooting on Faringdon Drive
On March 29 at approximately 4:40 p.m., the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) responded to the 2800 block of Faringdon Drive in reference…
TPD Announces New Crime Fighting Technology
The Tallahassee Police Department (TPD), in partnership with Florida State University Police Department (FSUPD), the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and…
Tallahassee Real Estate Leaders Describe ‘Bouncy’ Economy at Annual Market Update
Local government and business leaders gathered on Monday, March 30, at The Moon for NAI TALCOR’s 6th Annual Commercial Real Estate Market…
DeSantis Tells Florida House to Impeach Tallahassee Judge Who Released Sex Offender on Bond
By: Liv Caputo, The Florida Phoenix Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling on the Florida House to impeach a Tallahassee judge who briefly…
Florida PBA Big Bend Chapter Endorses City Commissioner Dianne Williams-Cox
The Florida Police Benevolent Association Big Bend Chapter has formally endorsed the re-election campaign of Tallahassee City Commissioner Dianne Wiliams-Cox. The endorsement,…
Leon County Reports Highest February Tourist Development Tax Collections on Record
Via a Monday press release, Leon County Government is reporting the tourist development tax collections for February 2026 reached $821,622, the highest…