Ridge Road Residents Riled
TALLAHASSEE — Two elderly men sit hunched over their checkers game out on Benjamin Harris’s front porch on a beautiful afternoon. The…
Karen Murphy
Freelance reporter Karen Murphy is an award-winning journalist covering the North Florida and South Georgia Area. Formerly with the Thomasville Times-Enterprise in Thomasville, Georgia, Murphy provided comprehensive news, investigative, feature and business reporting of Grady and Thomas County, including the cities of Thomasville, Cairo, Meigs, Pavo, and Boston. She won a 2016 Georgia Press Association Award for feature writing and was part of the news team that recently earned awards for overall excellence and excellent local coverage from the Georgia Press Association. She has also written for several local and regional lifestyle and business magazines. Murphy is married, with two children.
PlayBig Finds Success/Obstacles Treating Autism
PlayBig Therapy & Learning Center is shaking up traditional treatment practices for patients with autism and other neurological challenges in the Tallahassee…
FSU President Thrasher Addresses Controversial Issues
TALLAHASSEE — As Florida State University (FSU) President John Thrasher delivered his annual State of the University address Wednesday, Dec. 7, he…
Jimbo Jackson: Principal, Commissioner
TALLAHASSEE — Jimbo Jackson watches the little five-year-old kindergartners scamper through the doors of Ft. Braden School each day and ponders how…
Leon County Hurricane Report Slams State Government, Governor Scott
TALLAHASSEE — Three months after Hurricane Hermine slammed the Tallahassee area, the Leon County Administrator slams the governor’s office and state government…
Wood Junkies Provides Creative Outlet
TALLAHASSEE — Amber McKee grew up quietly working side-by-side with her dad creating beautiful wood furniture. She said she and her father,…
Local Lobbyist Calling for Amendment to US Constitution
TALLAHASSEE – Tallahassee native, W. Spider Webb Jr., hopes a spark started in the Florida legislature will light a fire across the…
There’s a New Sheriff in Town
TALLAHASSEE – Although he won’t be sworn in until January 3, Sheriff-elect Walt McNeil is already taking steps to implement his vision…
City Commissioner Richardson Advocates for Neighborhoods
TALLAHASSEE — During the Oct. 26 City Commission meeting, a lone representative voted against a proposed development impacting the Myers Park neighborhood.…
Rocky Hanna Hits Ground Running
TALLAHASSEE — Rocky Hanna expects his first day as Leon County School Superintendent to be a lot like his first day as…
Spark Imagination at Toy Nation
Debbie Eyler says there’s nothing like seeing a child’s eyes light up with joy when she or he finds the perfect toy.…
High Stakes In Property Appraiser Race
TALLAHASSEE — Greg Lane has a lot at stake if he wins the race for Leon County Property Appraiser. Over the last…