The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Friday, September 8

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Friday, September 8

TALLAHASSEE REPORTS DAILY BRIEFS Sponsored by FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERYSelect a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS The latest reports show that Leon County gained 920 jobs in July. There were 159,793 people working in Leon County in July compared to last month’s revised employment number of 158,873. Get the details on the $4.25 million […]

DeSantis Lowers Flags to Honor Jimmy Buffet

DeSantis Lowers Flags to Honor Jimmy Buffet

One week after the passing of legendary musician Jimmy Buffet, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered flags be flown at half-staff to “commemorate his life and legacy.” In a Thursday press release, DeSantis stated, “To commemorate his life and legacy, I hereby direct the flags of the United States and the State of Florida to […]

Leon County Adds Jobs in July, Unemployment Rate Ticks Up

Leon County Adds Jobs in July, Unemployment Rate Ticks Up

The latest reports show that Leon County gained 920 jobs in July. There were 159,793 people working in Leon County in July compared to last month’s revised employment number of 158,873. The unemployment rate came in at 3.4%, up from the 3.3% reported in June. The unemployment rate was up due to a surge in […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Thursday, September 7

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Thursday, September 7

TALLAHASSEE REPORTS DAILY BRIEFS Sponsored by FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERYSelect a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS Per TPD, on Wednesday, Sept. 6, just after 7:30 p.m. officers responded to a report of a caller transporting a one year old child to the hospital after being injured in a shooting. Officers and Emergency Medical Services […]

Leon County to Approve Ten Bid Awards Totaling $9.5 Million

Leon County to Approve Ten Bid Awards Totaling $9.5 Million

At the September 12th Leon County Commission meeting, elected officials will vote to approve ten bid awards totaling approximately $9.5 million. Descriptions related to the bid items are provided below. This item seeks Board approval of the Interlocal Agreement with Sarasota County for the licensing, hosting, and support of the GOVMAX budget development software. The […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Wednesday, September 6

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Wednesday, September 6

TALLAHASSEE REPORTS DAILY BRIEFS Sponsored by FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERYSelect a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS On Monday, September 4, the Big Bend Labor Chapter (BBLC) hosted an event to help veterans and their families who are experiencing homelessness at the American Legion Hall on Lake Ella Dr. However, comments from some local officials […]

Judge Rules Redistricting Plan Unconstitutional

Judge Rules Redistricting Plan Unconstitutional

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A Leon County circuit judge Saturday ruled that a congressional redistricting plan pushed through the Legislature by Gov. Ron DeSantis violated the Florida Constitution and needs to be redrawn. Circuit Judge J. Lee Marsh sided with voting-rights groups in a lawsuit focused on a North […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, September 5

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, September 5

TALLAHASSEE REPORTS DAILY BRIEFS Sponsored by FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERYSelect a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS For the week ending September 3, TPD reported 66 crime incidents. This included 27 violent crime incidents which is 26.8% above the average number of violent crime incidents reported on a weekly basis in 2022, which was 21.3. […]

Downtown Valencia Hotel Project on Growth Management Meeting Agenda

Downtown Valencia Hotel Project on Growth Management Meeting Agenda

In July, 2021, the Tallahassee City Commission voted 3-2 to approve the sale of the city-owned Chevron and Johns parcels to the Valencia Development Corporation for $8 million for the construction of a downtown luxury hotel. On Thursday September 7th at 8:30 a.m., the Tallahassee Growth Management Department will hold a Type A & Pre-Submittal […]

Tallahassee Weekly Crime Incident Report: September 3

Tallahassee Weekly Crime Incident Report: September 3

For the week ending September 3, TPD reported 66 crime incidents. This included 27 violent crime incidents which is 26.8% above the average number of violent crime incidents reported on a weekly basis in 2022, which was 21.3. The violent crime incidents included 14 assaults & batteries, 3 sexual batteries, and 8 robberies. TPD reported […]