City Commission Reviews Fire Services Transition Plan

City Commission Reviews Fire Services Transition Plan

During the November 19th city commission meeting, elected officials received a high-level overview of the impacts related to staffing, assets, and equipment, as service to Leon County residents unwinds.  Since 2009, the City of Tallahassee Fire Department has provided fire services to the city residents and unincorporated Leon County under an Interlocal Agreement. During the […]

LCS to Approve Grant for “Effective” Teachers at Struggling Schools

LCS to Approve Grant for “Effective” Teachers at Struggling Schools

On November 18th, the Leon County School Board will discuss approving the Unified School Improvement Grant (UniSIG) Supplemental Teacher and Administrator Allocation of $157,500. If approved, the grant will be awarded to Oak Ridge Elementary and Griffin Middle School, helping the schools recruit and retain teachers and ultimately improve student outcomes. This grant ensures the […]

Study Reveals Lack of Confidence in Florida Schools

Study Reveals Lack of Confidence in Florida Schools

The Institute for Governance and Civics (IGC) at Florida State University recently published their findings after surveying 1,234 Florida voters before the 2024 general election about trust in public schools. They found that an “alarming” number of Floridians do not trust K-12 schools, and that their distrust primarily comes from the concerns that schools have […]

City Considers Selling Capital City Golf Course

City Considers Selling Capital City Golf Course

On Wednesday, September 17, the Tallahassee city commission voted 3-2 to authorize city officials to obtain an appraisal and prepare a proposal to sell the parcel associated with the Capital City Country Club. Commissioners Porter and Matlow voted no. The property is owned by the city and is currently leased to the club. The City […]