The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Monday, November 24, 2025
LOCAL NEWS Leon County has declared a Local State of Emergency and issued a temporary countywide burn ban due to ongoing extreme…
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Leon County Issues Burn Ban
Leon County has declared a Local State of Emergency and issued a temporary countywide burn ban due to ongoing extreme drought conditions.…
Senate Proposes Plan to Clean Up School Voucher System Funding
By Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix The Senate’s plan to address the school choice voucher system’s shortfalls was made public Friday. “A myriad…
The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Friday, November 21, 2025
LOCAL NEWS Tallahassee Commissioner Curtis Richardson has been elected to serve the Mayor Pro-Tem role. City Commissioner Porter votes against accepting federal…
State Audit Displays School Choice Woes Related to Funding
By Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix The state’s school voucher program has exhibited “a myriad of accountability problems” and caused a funding shortfall…
The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Thursday, November 20, 2025
LOCAL NEWS Steve Stewart discusses growth issues related to the Lake Jackson area in NE Tallahassee. Former state senator Loranne Ausley launched…
FL Sheriff: Legislation Related to Juveniles has Led to “Drastic Reductions’ in Crime
By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix TAMPA — Legislation signed into Florida law in 2022 that changed how long juveniles can be held…
FAMU President Restructures Athletics Leadership Team
By Alonda Thomas, FAMU News Florida A&M University President Marva Johnson, J.D., recently announced the appointment of John F. Davis as vice…
Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: November 18, 2025
Provided below are the news briefs from the November 18, 2025, Leon County School Board meeting. Items for Consideration -all votes were unanimous,…
Leon County Commission Meeting Briefs: November 18, 2025
Below are the news briefs from the Leon County Commission meeting held on November 18, 2025. The Board approved 14 Consent Items…
The Tallahassee QB Club Jamboree Features Warrick Dunn
The Tallahassee QB Club recently announced that the club’s 76th Annual Jamboree will feature keynote speaker Warrick Dunn. The club notes that…
The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
LOCAL NEWS The Leon County School Board recently got some good news. It seems, despite an uptick right after summer vacation, the…