Sales of existing single-family homes in Leon county were up 47.6% when compared to numbers sold in the same month one year ago. There were 229 single-family home resales in May 2020 and 338 resales in May 2021. Last month there were 302 existing single-family homes sold. The average sales price in May 2021 increased […]
A Florida Black Republican congressman blasted the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) in an interview with CNN, calling the group “off-putting” for ignoring his request for membership. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL-19) said he has “not really heard much from the CBC” since he attempted to join the group, and that nobody on the caucus has reached […]
At Wednesday’s meeting, the Tallahassee City Commission is expected to approve the staff’s request to submit the FY 2021-2022 Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged Trip & Equipment Grant application. The grant, as proposed, will provide up to $600,000 in funding for non-sponsored transportation services to disabled citizens traveling within Leon County. What qualifies someone […]
Editor’s note: This report was published to let people who have an interest in the public school system to know what teachers are leaving the system. It was not published to make any conclusions about the underlying reasons for the resignations. However, some limited information is provided by LCS about the separation. Given the response […]
Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed SB 90 into law. The bill, which addressed elections, has been derided as a “Jim Crow” tactic and characterized as voter suppression by political opponents. However, in 2012, a grand jury taking part in an election fraud case in Miami-Dade County provided a list of recommendations to lawmakers to crack down on absentee ballot-related voter fraud. […]
Superintendent Rocky Hanna announced today that masks will be optional for students, teachers, staff and visitors for the summer and the 2021-22 school year. Hanna’s statement is listed below: Summer is officially here for our students, and our teachers are completing their tasks in order to finish out their year as well. We are proud […]
Today at noon, a number of local business groups will hold an informational meeting related to the proposed Northeast Gateway project. The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, the Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce, and the Capital City Chamber of Commerce are inviting members of their groups and community partners to participate in an informational […]
Starting on Monday, June 14, Betton Road will close for construction and will remain closed to thru traffic for approximately 10 months. According to the City of Tallahassee, the primary purpose of the project is to reconstruct the aging road base on Betton Road, which is reaching the end of its service life. The City […]
Six schools will begin the 2021-2022 school year with new leadership. The following personnel changes were announced by Leon County Schools and will be presented to the School Board for final approval on Tuesday, June 15. Leon High School: Michael Bryan Mr. Michael Bryan will be heading to Leon High School after most recently serving […]
Miami-based Royal Caribbean, one of America’s largest cruise lines, will resume operations in July and will not fight a state of Florida law that bans vaccine passports. Instead, the cruise vacation company recommends that its passengers are vaccinated against COVID-19. “Guests are strongly recommended to set sail fully vaccinated, if they are eligible,” the company said […]