The judge overseeing the Jan. 6 election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump dropped charges yesterday, following a request from Special Counsel Jack Smith. Smith similarly moved to dismiss charges against Trump, accusing him of illegally retaining classified documents after leaving office. In filings (read here), Smith said his view of the case remained unchanged but cited the Justice […]
LOCAL NEWS After an October 30, 2024, hearing before Circuit Judge Stephen Everett, the Court issued a written order dismissing murder charges related to a 2022 incident. The decision to dismiss the charges was based on a stand your ground defense. At the November 19th Leon County School Board meeting, the Board approved sending several […]
By The News Service of Florida Former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz ended speculation Friday about whether he would return to his Northwest Florida seat when the new Congress takes office in January. “I do not intend to join the 119th Congress,” Gaetz said in a podcast interview with Turning Point USA founder and President Charlie […]
President-elect Donald Trump nominated his former White House aide Brooke Rollins for secretary of agriculture Saturday. The announcement—part of a rapid pace of appointments—closes out Trump’s list of 15 Cabinet advisers requiring Senate confirmation. Among the final nominations announced this weekend were hedge fund manager Scott Bessent—an advocate for tax cuts and deficit reform—to lead the Treasury Department. Trump also […]
After an October 30, 2024, hearing before Circuit Judge Stephen Everett, on November 22, 2024, the Court issued a written order dismissing murder charges related to a 2022 incident. The decision to dismiss the charges was based on a stand your ground defense. Provided below is a detailed narrative from the Office of the State […]
LOCAL NEWS Northeast Tallahassee flexed its electoral muscle in the city commission race pitting incumbent City Commissioner Curtis Richardson against challenger Dot Inman-Johnson, propelling Richardson to a narrow victory. A month after a video surfaced showing a Tallahassee Police officer pull over the top Leon County Democratic leader, a policing expert is saying the officer […]
LOCAL NEWS Tallahassee is getting its first wave of Wawa fuel stations, starting with one located at 1495 Capital Circle Northwest. On November 19th, the Leon County Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved funding for a new public relations and digital marketing services initiative. Get the details. On November 19th, the Leon County Board of County […]
LOCAL NEWS After a bruising election cycle that featured Tallahassee city commissioners Jeremy Matlow and Jack Porter actively working to unseat their colleague and current City Commissioner Curtis Richardson, Porter was passed over for the ceremonial role of mayor pro-tem. The Leon County Commission has a new set of leaders and with them, some new […]
LOCAL NEWS On November 7th, 2024, the Leon County Children’s Services Council (CSC) held a workshop meeting to address possible partnerships with the city of Tallahassee and Leon County. Get the details. On Tuesday, November 19th, NEBA – The Network of Entrepreneurs and Business Advocates – will hold an “Election Wrap Up” forum featuring former Tallahassee […]
On November 7th, 2024, the Leon County Children’s Services Council (CSC) held a workshop meeting. At the workshop, the Community Human Services Partnership (CHSP) gave a presentation to the CSC about partnering to provide services. The presentation was motivated in part by a letter sent to Cecka Rose-Green, the CSC Executive Director, by Vincent Long, […]