The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Monday, April 7, 2025

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Monday, April 7, 2025

LOCAL NEWS Three months into 2025, crime incident data published daily by the Tallahassee Police Department shows that total crime incidents have declined when compared to 2024. The Florida Gaming Control Commission and Leon County Sheriff’s Office recently conducted Operation Westside to shut down three illegal casinos in the Tallahassee area. Review the detailed news […]

Tallahassee Crime Incidents Continue to Fall in 2025

Tallahassee Crime Incidents Continue to Fall in 2025

Three months into 2025, crime incident data published daily by the Tallahassee Police Department shows that total crime incidents have declined by 41.3% when compared to incident data from January thru March 2024. The drop was driven by a 45.1% decline in property crime. The report comes after total crime incidents in 2024 declined by […]

Capital Conservatives to Host Mayor Daily

Capital Conservatives to Host Mayor Daily

The Capital Conservatives Club recently announced that Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey will be the guest speaker for the April 15th meeting. The press release is provided below: Mayor Dailey has dedicated his professional life to building strong, vibrant communities. He has had public service in his sights his entire life. As the son of Dr. […]

Judge Halts New Florida Immigration Law

Judge Halts New Florida Immigration Law

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Pointing to the federal government’s power to regulate immigration, a U.S. district judge Friday temporarily blocked a new Florida law aimed at cracking down on undocumented immigrants. Miami-based Judge Kathleen Williams issued a 14-page decision granting a request for a temporary restraining order against the […]

Florida Gaming Control Commission Partners with LCSO to Shut Down Three Illegal Casinos

Florida Gaming Control Commission Partners with LCSO to Shut Down Three Illegal Casinos

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Gaming Control Commission and Leon County Sheriff’s Office recently conducted Operation Westside to shut down three illegal casinos in the Tallahassee area. Assistance from the Florida Highway Patrol and the Department of Homeland Security Investigations was also critical in carrying out the operation. Illegal slot machines and other illegal gambling […]

School Speed Zone Enforcement Begins on Kerry Forest, Tharpe Street

School Speed Zone Enforcement Begins on Kerry Forest, Tharpe Street

According to the Tallahassee Police Department, as of March 31, the city’s school speed zone enforcement program went live at two school zones. The two school zones are Ruediger Elementary/Raa Middle School near North MLK Jr. Blvd. & W. Tharpe St. and Desoto Trail Elementary School on Kerry Forest Pkwy. The program came about after […]

City Approves $12 Million Contract for StarMetro Charging Stations

City Approves $12 Million Contract for StarMetro Charging Stations

At the March 26th meeting, the Tallahassee City Commission voted 5-0 to authorize the city manager to negotiate and execute StarMetro’s Bus Electrification Infrastructure Construction contract with Camber Operating Company, Inc. for $12,198,100. Camber Operating Company is based in Miami, Florida, and is devoted “to ending EV charging anxiety.” Camber is responsible for the construction […]

Tallahassee Named 2025 All-America City Finalist

Tallahassee Named 2025 All-America City Finalist

On April 2, Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey announced the community has been named a finalist for the 2025 All-America City Award. For over 75 years, the National Civic League’s All-America City Award has highlighted and celebrated outstanding civic innovation, recognizing communities that harness the power of local collaboration to drive meaningful change. Each year, only […]

Record-Breaking Year for Capital City Senior Games

Record-Breaking Year for Capital City Senior Games

The 16th annual Capital City Senior Games ended on last month. A record-breaking 742 athletes (40 more than last year) participated in the popular, multi-week event that ran from Feb. 26 to March 23. They competed in 21 sports at 17 venues, including parks, community centers and golf courses. Presented by the City of Tallahassee, the […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Friday, April 4, 2025

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Friday, April 4, 2025

LOCAL NEWS Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey announced the community has been named a finalist for the 2025 All-America City Award.  Steve Stewart discusses the ongoing issue related to the city’s governance of TMH on The Preston Scott Show. FLORIDA NEWS The Florida Senate on Thursday passed a wide-ranging education bill that includes eliminating a requirement […]

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