On February 1st, the Tallahassee Charter Review Committee held their third meeting to review the size of the City Commission and compensation for City Commissioners. During discussion on changing the size of the City Commission, Committee Member Ernie Paine expressed his concern for expanding the City Commission stating, “Any addition to the City Commission would […]
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday supported legislation that seeks to prevent homeless people from sleeping in public places such as streets, sidewalks and parks, as a Senate committee moved forward with the proposal. “I think what we’re envisioning is providing some support for counties for […]
Leon County Government recently announced that George Thorogood and the Destroyers with 38 Special will take the stage at the Adderley Amphitheater at Cascades Park on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 9, 2024, at noon. After decades of performing, 15 million albums sold and more than 8,000 live shows, George […]
Sponsored by FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERY DOWNLOAD FOODIES APP Select a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS TR EXCLUSIVE: Tallahassee City Commissioner Jack Porter signed on to a resolution, along with 300 others as part of a progressive group called Local Progress, that called for a cease fire between Israel and Palestine. The resolution – dated […]
Sponsored by FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERY DOWNLOAD FOODIES APP Select a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS The Leon County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) has announced the arrest of four suspects in a series of December and January burglaries. All are between 18 and 22 years old. The incidents targeted Lincoln High School and a […]
The Leon County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) recently announced the arrest of four suspects in a series of December and January burglaries. All of the suspects are between 18 and 22 years old. The incidents targeted Lincoln High School and a business on Bannerman Road in Bradfordville. Various valuable items, including golf carts, US currency, and […]
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — In a win for Gov. Ron DeSantis, a federal judge Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit alleging that the state unconstitutionally retaliated against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts because of the company’s opposition to a controversial education law. U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor issued a 17-page ruling […]
Sponsored by FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERY DOWNLOAD FOODIES APP Select a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS The latest reports show that Leon County lost 1,151 jobs in December when compared to last month. There were 160,762 people working in Leon County in December compared to last month’s revised employment number of 161,913. The […]
Sponsored by FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERY DOWNLOAD FOODIES APP Select a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS A judge recently tossed a potential class-action lawsuit that alleged the State of Florida discriminated against FAMU regarding funding and programs. The judge – U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle – stated that the plaintiffs representing FAMU did not meet […]
The latest reports show that Leon County lost 1,151 jobs in December when compared to last month. There were 160,762 people working in Leon County in December compared to last month’s revised employment number of 161,913. Despite the loss of jobs, the December unemployment rate decreased to 3.0% from the 3.2%, reported last month as […]