The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, April 23, 2025

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, April 23, 2025

LOCAL NEWS On Monday, April 21, a teacher at Leon High School approached a 10th-grade student for drinking a beverage and using a phone in class, both of which are violations of school policy. MID Florida Credit Union recently announced plans to acquire Prime Meridian Bank, which was founded in Tallahassee and first opened for […]

MIDFLORIDA Credit Union to Acquire Prime Meridian Bank

MIDFLORIDA Credit Union to Acquire Prime Meridian Bank

All Employees to be Retained by MIDFLORIDA MID Florida Credit Union recently announced plans to acquire Prime Meridian Bank, which was founded in Tallahassee and first opened for business on February 4, 2008. The Company was incorporated on May 25, 2010, and became the parent bank holding company of the Bank on September 16, 2010. […]

Leon High Student Arrested for Assaulting Teacher

Leon High Student Arrested for Assaulting Teacher

On Monday, April 21, a teacher at Leon High School approached a 10th-grade student for drinking a beverage and using a phone in class, both of which are violations of school policy. During the encounter, LCSO said the student “slapped the teacher, shoved him to the ground and punched him several times.” The student has […]

BREAKING NEWS: TMH Withdraws Request to City Related to Governance Structure

BREAKING NEWS: TMH Withdraws Request to City Related to Governance Structure

TMH has withdrawn a controversial request submitted to the City of Tallahassee for a change in the current governance structure. The email stated, “We wanted to let you know that TMH is hereby withdrawing its request that the City confirm the proposed changes to the TMH Articles and Bylaws, as set forth in that Memorandum […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, April 22, 2025

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, April 22, 2025

LOCAL NEWS It appears that information gathered during a private meeting – related to the Tallahassee Memorial Hospital (TMH) issue – was intentionally shared with City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow who then used the information to publicly scold city manager Reese Goad during a recent city commission meeting. ICYMI: On April 9, 2025, a federal appeals […]

AHCA, DCF Leaders Won’t Be Confirmed by Senate

AHCA, DCF Leaders Won’t Be Confirmed by Senate

By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — In a snub to Gov. Ron DeSantis amid a widening House probe into First Lady Casey DeSantis’ signature welfare-assistance program, the Florida Senate will not take up confirmations of two state agency heads before the end of the legislative session. Senate Ethics and Elections Chairman […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Monday, April 21, 2025

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Monday, April 21, 2025

LOCAL NEWS On April 6th, 2025, Tallahassee City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow appeared on The Sean Pittman Show, which airs every Sunday morning at 9:30 am on 96.1 JAMZ. During his appearance, Matlow confirmed that he plans to run for Tallahassee mayor in the 2026. Review the details of the Tallahassee City Commission meeting held on […]

Commissioner Matlow: “I am going to run for Mayor…”

Commissioner Matlow: “I am going to run for Mayor…”

On April 6th, 2025, Tallahassee City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow appeared on The Sean Pittman Show, which airs every Sunday morning at 9:30 am on 96.1 JAMZ. During his appearance, Matlow confirmed that he plans to run for Tallahassee mayor in the 2026. Commissioner Matlow described his background as a small business owner largely drives his […]

Tallahassee City Commission Meeting Briefs: April 16, 2025

Tallahassee City Commission Meeting Briefs: April 16, 2025

Provided below are the news briefs from the Tallahassee City Commission meeting held on April 16, 2025. Presentations The City Commission presented four proclamations related to Days of Remembrance for the victims of the Holocaust, Hope Month for Mothers In Crisis,  the Chain of Parks Art Festival, and the Landscape Architecture profession. The City Commission […]

Leon County Commission Meeting Briefs: April 8, 2025

Leon County Commission Meeting Briefs: April 8, 2025

Below are the meeting briefs from the Leon County Commission meeting held on April 8, 2025. The Board approved Consent Items 1-12. General Business Item 13: The Board voted 7-0 to accept the update on recent enhancements to the County’s competitive solicitation process. The enhancements made to the County’s competitive solicitation process are anticipated to […]