Regional Charts Show Variation in COVID Deaths

Regional Charts Show Variation in COVID Deaths

The charts below show the trends in COVID-19 deaths since April 1st for six different US regions. The regions are New England, Mid-Atlantic, Mid-West, South, Southwest and the West. The trends show decreasing fatality trends since May 1st in four of the regions which include New England, Mid-Atlantic, Mid-West, and West. Since May 1st the […]

FSU Reverses Remote-Work Policy After Pushback

FSU Reverses Remote-Work Policy After Pushback

By Ana Ceballos, The News Service of Florida Florida State University officials on Thursday backpedaled from a memo that said employees would no longer be able to care for children while working from home starting in August.  University officials told employees last week that, effective Aug. 7, the school would revert to its “normal policy […]

PBA, Firefighters Release Local Candidate Endorsements

PBA, Firefighters Release Local Candidate Endorsements

The Big Bend Chapter of the Police Benevolent Association and the Tallahassee Professional Firefighters IAFF L-2339 released endorsements for select local offices. The Big Bend PBA made the following endorsements: -Elaine Bryant for Tallahassee City Commission Seat 1 -Curtis Richardson for Tallahassee City Commission Seat 2 -Brian Welch for Leon County Commission District 4 -Jeff […]

By the Numbers: Leon County Causes of Death

By the Numbers: Leon County Causes of Death

According to the Florida Health Department, in 2018 there were 1,938 deaths in Leon County. This averages out to approximately 161 deaths per month. The chart below lists the top causes of death in Leon County. The report indicates: Heart disease (20.4%) and cancer (19.9%) accounts for 40% of the total deaths in 2018. Suicide […]

May Unemployment Rate Hits 8.8% in Leon County

May Unemployment Rate Hits 8.8% in Leon County

The latest employment information shows that Leon County added 2,205 jobs in May. One year ago Leon County lost 217 jobs. The unemployment rate in increased to 8.8% in May from 8.2% in April. One year ago the unemployment rate was 2.9%. The number of people working in May, 2020 decreased when compared to last […]

DeSantis Signs Budget, Vetoes $1 Billion

DeSantis Signs Budget, Vetoes $1 Billion

By Jim Turner, Ana Ceballos, Christine Sexton The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday slashed $1 billion before signing a $92.2 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, as he tries to keep lawmakers from having to come back to Tallahassee ahead of the November elections to address revenue shortfalls […]

TMH, CRMC COVID-19 Patients Increases to 15

TMH, CRMC COVID-19 Patients Increases to 15

Tallahassee Reports has requested the current COVID-19 hospitalization numbers from Tallahassee Memorial Hospital (TMH) and Capital Regional Medical Center (CRMC) on a regular basis since June 1st. As of Monday morning, June 29th, the hospitals reported a total of 15 COVID-19 patients. TMH reported 10 patients and CRMC reported 5. Support Local Journalism with a […]

Median Age of Leon County COVID-19 Cases Lower than State Numbers

Median Age of Leon County COVID-19 Cases Lower than State Numbers

Reports by the Florida Department of Health continue to show how the characteristics of the COVID-19 pandemic are much different in Leon County when compared to statewide numbers. One characteristic being followed closely during the recent spike in positive tests is the median age of new cases . This statistic is noteworthy due to the […]