On July 30, the Leon County School Board voted unanimously to approve the district’s $666 million tentative spending plan, with the final board approval scheduled for September 10. The budget documents show – as with other local government entities – that the Leon County School Board is projected to receive approximately $10 million more in […]
The 13U and 16U Tallahassee Babe Ruth baseball teams, who qualified forSoutheastern Regional play recently finished their post-season runs. The 13U team hosted the regional play in Tallahassee from July 23-28 with games being played at the Chiles High School baseball facility. The 13U regional tournament featured six teams. The tournament began with pool play […]
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida After a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, the National Rifle Association on Wednesday urged an appellate court to find that a 2018 Florida law banning people under age 21 from purchasing rifles and other long guns violates the Second Amendment. The Republican-controlled Legislature and then-Gov. Rick Scott […]
LOCAL NEWS During last night’s Leon County School Board meeting, school officials discussed school grades, the FY2025 budget and a new policy related to discipline. The Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA) Big Bend Chapter recently issued a press release condemning Tallahassee city commission candidates Jack Porter and Dot Inman-Johnson for attending a forum sponsored by the Tallahassee […]
By The News Service of Florida Pointing to issues such as traffic safety, the Florida Sheriffs Association and the Florida Police Chiefs Association on Tuesday announced opposition to a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow use of recreational marijuana. The sheriffs association said its members approved a resolution opposing the initiative during a meeting last […]
The 13U and 16U Tallahassee Babe Ruth baseball teams, who qualified for Southeastern Regional play, recently finished their post-season runs. The 13U team hosted the regional play in Tallahassee from July 23-28 with games being played at the Chiles High School baseball facility. The 13U regional tournament featured six teams. The tournament began with pool […]
Below are the Leon County School news briefs from the July 30, 2024, meeting. The Board heard comments from Pineview Elementary School Principal Carmen Conner. Pineview went from letter grade “C” to an “A” for the first time in school history. The Board heard comments from Nims Middle School Principal Dr. Bolden. Nims Middle School […]
Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the reappointment of Jonathan Kilpatrick and Monte Stevens and the appointment of Monesia Brown to the Tallahassee State College District Board of Trustees. “We applaud the Governor’s appointment of these community leaders to our District Board of Trustees,” said Dr. Jim Murdaugh, President of TSC. “Each has an impressive track […]
LOCAL NEWS BREAKING NEWS: Today the Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA) Big Bend Chapter issued a press release condemning Tallahassee city commission candidates Jack Porter and Dot Inman-Johnson for attending a forum sponsored by the Tallahassee Community Action Committee (TCAC), a self-avowed socialist and anti-police group. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding businesses, […]
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding businesses, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters in Florida affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes on May 10 to apply for physical damage disaster loans by the Aug. 16 deadline. Those affected by the disaster should not wait to settle with their insurance company before applying […]