The Leon County Sheriff’s Office recently recognized Detention Deputy William Dunn as the sworn Detention Employee of the Month for January 2025. Deputy Dunn began his career with the Leon County Sheriff’s Office in April 2006. Since that time, Deputy Dunn has served as a Detention Deputy in the Housing and Pathways Units. In July […]
Leon County has achieved a Class 5 rating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS), offering property owners in unincorporated areas a 25% discount on flood insurance premiums. In close coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the rating will result in automatic premium savings for 1,350 NFIP flood insurance […]
The City of Tallahassee recently announced it secured a $28.6 million federal grant to aid efforts to further strengthen the City’s electric grid. This investment will result in an even more resilient and equitable energy system to protect against extreme weather events. “We have made increasing grant revenue and bringing more money home to Tallahassee […]
The City of Tallahassee recently announced it secured a $6.7 million federal grant to aid efforts to revitalize and strengthen Tallahassee International Airport (TLH) infrastructure. “Starting 2025 on a high note, the City’s aggressive approach to identify and apply for competitive state and federal grants is paying off as we continue to see success in […]
Cleaver and Cork, the premier food, wine, beer, and spirits event hosted by the Tallahassee State College Foundation, recently announced that world champion BBQ pitmaster Josh Cooper of Cooper’s Next Level BBQ will be the celebrity chef for the Brunch & Barbeque event on Sunday, March 2, 2025. A former college football player and nationally […]
The Gulf Winds Track Club recently announced that Bank of America has become the title sponsor of the Tallahassee Marathon/Half Marathon. The event, now officially known as the Bank of America Tallahassee Marathon/Half Marathon will take place on February 2, 2025, and is expected to attract 2,025 runners from across Florida and the United States. The Tallahassee […]
Donald Trump, 78, was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States at the Capitol Rotunda yesterday, officially beginning his second nonconsecutive term. JD Vance, 40, became the third-youngest vice president in US history. Watch Trump’s inaugural address here, or read the transcript here. Trump’s inauguration is the first to feature foreign leaders in attendance, including […]
LOCAL NEWS During the Tallahassee annual city retreat discussion about the airport, Mayor John Dailey proposed using minimum revenue guarantees to incentivize air carriers to establish service in Tallahassee. The TPD Incident Report published on Jan. 20 shows 15 incidents. Get the details. Tune in to The Steve Stewart Show today on RealTalk 93.3 FM at noon to get the […]
Provided below is the TPD Incident Report published Jan. 20. The reports are generated daily and covers the previous two days of activity. The incidents are reported in real-time and are subject to revisions. A TPD Beat Map is provided below. TPD INCIDENT REPORT TPD BEAT MAP
LOCAL NEWS On January 16th, 2025, the Leon County Sheriff’s Office notified the public that booking reports will no longer be available on their official website or social media. The decision is based on a recent court ruling. According to filings with Leon County and the City of Tallahassee, the number of single-family new construction […]