After more than a year of negotiations between the City of Tallahassee and the Tallahassee Professional Firefighters Union, a special magistrate has recommended a solution in a detailed, 26-page analysis. The City of Tallahassee and the firefighter’s union began negotiating a new contract in March of 2023. However, after 21 failed negotiating sessions the city […]
BY Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A Leon County circuit judge on Tuesday heard arguments about whether Florida State University’s lawsuit against the Atlantic Coast Conference should be allowed to continue, in the latest chapter in a series of legal fights playing out in Tallahassee and North Carolina. Much of Tuesday’s […]
The latest information from the Tallahassee International Airport shows the May 2024 passenger traffic increased 20.5% when compared to traffic one year ago. The number of passengers was up 14,711 from the 71,920 reported during May 2023 to 86,631 in May 2024. The calendar year-to-date comparison, January through May, shows passenger traffic is up 16.6% […]
On Tuesday, June 18th, President Joe Biden approved a Florida disaster declaration. The White House press release stated that “a major disaster exists in the State of Florida and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes on May 10, 2024.” […]
Recent audits conducted by the Postal Service Inspector General show Leon County post offices are dealing with a lack of oversight, safety concerns and staffing issues. The audits were conducted at the request of U.S Representative Neal Dunn, after years of complaints from Leon County residents over missing and late mail. The audits found problems […]
According to filings with Leon County and the City of Tallahassee, the number of single-family new construction permits was down 22.4% in May, 2024 when compared to May, 2023. There were 66 permits issued in May, 2024, down up from the 85 issued one year ago. However, the value of the May, 2024 permits was […]
Sponsored by FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERY DOWNLOAD FOODIES APP Select a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS The city of Tallahassee has accepted the recommendations of a special magistrate tasked with finding middle ground between the local firefighters’ union and the Tallahassee City Commission. The Tallahassee Police Department is conducting a double homicide investigation […]
The Tallahassee Police Department is conducting a double homicide investigation following a shooting that occurred on June 17th just after 10 p.m. at Griffin Heights Apartments, located at 1010 Basin Street. Officials reported on Tuesday that TPD’s Violent Crimes Unit has assumed the investigation and preliminary findings indicate this is an isolated incident and all […]
Following a thorough investigation by TPD’s Violent Crimes Unit, and after consultation with the State Attorney’s Office, it was determined the double homicide case from Jan. 17, 2024 is a Stand Your Ground case and no charges will be filed at this time, based on the current evidence. The investigation revealed 19-year-old Karlik Glenn and […]
By The News Service of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday received a final batch of 37 bills that passed during the 2024 legislative session. The bills include measures about regulation of vacation rental properties (SB 280), prohibiting drivers from cruising in the left lanes of highways (HB 317) and controversial changes in ethics laws […]