The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Thursday, November 9

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Thursday, November 9

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 […]

Legal Reforms Impact Insurance Rates

Think about this simple fact for a second.  Florida makes up just 10% of the nation’s property insurance market.  But up until earlier this year, we make up 70% of the nation’s insurance lawsuits.  When the governor and legislature passed the lawsuit reform bill this past April, over 100,000 lawsuits were filed in one week […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Wednesday, November 8

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Wednesday, November 8

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 […]

Leon County Commission Considers Legislative Priorities for 2024

Leon County Commission Considers Legislative Priorities for 2024

On October 24 2023, the Leon County Commission held a workshop to discuss the 2024 State and Federal Legislative priorities. Provided below are comments by elected officials. Commissioner Proctor noted his concern for the 8-year term limit intended for County Commissioners and asked one lobbyist why the Legislature would target County Commissioners to an 8-year […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, November 7

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, November 7

Sponsored by FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERYSelect a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS The latest reports show that Leon County gained 3,662 jobs in September. There were 164,647 people working in Leon County in September compared to last month’s revised employment number of 160,985. Charlie Adelson has been found guilty of murder, conspiracy, and solicitation […]

September Airport Traffic Up 3.3%

September Airport Traffic Up 3.3%

The latest information from the Tallahassee International Airport shows that September 2023 passenger traffic increased 3.3% when compared to traffic one year ago. The number of passengers was up 2,328 from the 69,688 reported during September 2022 to 72,016 in September 2023. Relative to 2022, the Passenger Traffic Report shows passenger counts were up 6.5% for […]

Leon Unemployment Rate Falls in September

Leon Unemployment Rate Falls in September

The latest reports show that Leon County gained 3,662 jobs in September. There were 164,647 people working in Leon County in September compared to last month’s revised employment number of 160,985. The unemployment rate came in at 3.0%, down from the 3.2% reported in August. The unemployment rate was down with approximately 3,400 people joining […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Monday, November 6

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Monday, November 6

Sponsored by FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERYSelect a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS UPDATED: Tallahassee City Attorney Cassandra Jackson has given notice of her intent to resign from the position of City Attorney effective November 24. She will continue to serve as an employee/consultant through June 1, 2024 – her planned retirement date – to […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Friday, November 3

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Friday, November 3

Sponsored by FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERYSelect a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS The City Attorney for Tallahassee, Cassandra Jackson, has given notice of her intent to resign from her position, according to an agenda item posted Thursday to the city’s website. However, she will continue to be employed by the City as an employee and consultant […]