The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Friday, May 31, 2024

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Friday, May 31, 2024

Sponsored by  FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERY DOWNLOAD FOODIES APP Select a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS Leon County is beginning to dole out its $1 million grant program to help local businesses with storm recovery. County Commissioners on Wednesday recognized local Italian restaurant Bagigio’s, as one of the first recipients of the county’s microgrant award […]

TPD Traffic Enforcement Reaches Pre-COVID Levels

TPD Traffic Enforcement Reaches Pre-COVID Levels

Data provided in the City of Tallahassee annual financial reports show that traffic enforcement – as measured by traffic citations – has reached pre-COVID levels. During 2020 and 2021 traffic violations reported by the TPD dropped by more than 50% when compared to the previous three year average – 12,053 violations – from 2017 to […]

CRTPA Identifies “Take the Safe Route” Schools

CRTPA Identifies “Take the Safe Route” Schools

On May 21st, the Capital Region Transportation Planning Agency (CRTPA) held their monthly meeting and discussed the “Safe Access to School Study” and their Public Involvement Plan. The Board received a presentation from staff on Phase 2 of the CRTPA’s “Take the Safe Route – Safe Access to School Study”. This study was developed in […]

Vouchers for Home Education Increase

Vouchers for Home Education Increase

By Ryan Dailey, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A state voucher program that began in the 2023-2024 school year is on pace to double in size — at least — as applications roll in from families who educate children at home and are seeking funds to make a range of purchases. What’s known […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Thursday, May 30, 2024

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Thursday, May 30, 2024

Sponsored by  FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERY DOWNLOAD FOODIES APP Select a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS Leon County Commissioner Bill Proctor has requested that utility bills be waived for customers who experienced power outages for two days or more due to the tornadoes that swept through the local areas earlier this month. Proctor asked city […]

Leon County Highlights TEAM Microgrant Recipient

Leon County Highlights TEAM Microgrant Recipient

Leon County Government will recognize and celebrate local Italian restaurant Bagigio’s, one of the first recipients supported through the Targeted Emergency Assistance Microgrants (TEAM) Leon Business Assistance Program. Bagigio’s will receive $5,000 in direct financial assistance through the TEAM Leon program. TEAM Leon provides financial assistance to households and businesses located in unincorporated Leon County […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Wednesday, May 29, 2024

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Sponsored by  FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERY DOWNLOAD FOODIES APP Select a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS On The Steve Stewart Show on Tuesday, Richard Murphy, the President of the Big Bend Police Benevolent Association (PBA), announced the union’s endorsements in several local races. The endorsements cut across partisan and racial divides. Leon County […]

Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: May 28, 2024

Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: May 28, 2024

Below are the Leon County School Board news briefs from the May 28, 2024, meeting. The Board unanimously approved the emergency designation for services provided by ServePro of North Leon County D & CK, Inc. in the amount of $52,534.27. The Maintenance department requested an emergency designation for the water extraction and restoration services at […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, May 28, 2024

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Sponsored by  FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERY DOWNLOAD FOODIES APP Select a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS The Network of Entrepreneurs and Business Advocates (NEBA) will host Kimberly Price, the General Manager of the recently completed Amazon fulfillment facility, during their May 28th luncheon at Capital City Country Club. Lunch is served at 11:30 […]

North Florida Land Deal Finalized

North Florida Land Deal Finalized

An $8.25 million deal to purchase a conservation easement that would preserve 4,808 acres of land north of Tallahassee has been finalized, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection announced Friday. Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state Cabinet approved the deal with Gem Land Co. in September. “These types of acquisitions are essential to further conserve […]

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