Asymptomatic COVID Spread Unlikely but Possible, According to Study
After a study by researchers from the University of Florida on asymptomatic spread of COVID was published on Dec. 14, some social…
Lexie Pitzen
Lexie Pitzen is a student at Florida State University majoring in Information, Communication and Technology. She has contributed to Cat Family Records' T.ART Zine, The Tally Wire and the FSView and Florida Flambeau. In her home state of Minnesota, she also wrote for several local newspapers.
Blueprint Board Votes to Move Forward with Updated Disparity Study
At its Dec. 10 meeting, the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency board authorized negotiating an agreement with MGT of America to update the Disparity…
Blueprint Board Approves $10 Million in Bank Loan Financing for Bragg Memorial Stadium Repairs
At its last meeting on Dec. 10, the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board approved resolutions and other documents for $10.055 million in bank…
City Commissioner Jack Porter Hires Progressive Organizer, Promises Non-Partisan Governance
City Commissioner Jack Porter said that her office will continue to strive for nonpartisan governance though her recently hired aide, Kristellys Estanga,…
The Aides Behind Tallahassee and Leon County’s Newly Elected Officials
After new City and County Commissioners were elected in November, there are three new aides who will help them navigate the local…
School Board Approves Contract with Pittman Law Group to Retain Board Attorney
The Leon County School Board recently approved entering into an interim agreement with Pittman Law Group for legal services. Under the contract,…
Florida Couple Indicted for Teacher Certification Test Cheating Scheme
At a news conference today, U.S. Attorney Lawrence Keefe announced the indictment of Estero, Fla. teachers Jeremy and Kathleen Jasper for an…
Indictment of “Statewide Significance” Slated for Tomorrow
U.S. Attorney Lawrence Keefe is slated to announce an indictment of “statewide significance” tomorrow at a virtual press conference. According to a…
UPDATED: County Commission Receives Sidewalk Program Status Report
The County Commissioners received a status report on the County’s sidewalk program at their meeting today. The Commissioners receive the report annually…
UPDATED: County Commissioners Approve $30.5 Million in Bonds for Orange Avenue Redevelopment Project
At their meeting today, the County Commissioners approved a resolution authorizing the Housing Finance Authority to issue millions of dollars in bonds…
UPDATED: County Commissioners Receive Report on Crime Around Adult Entertainment Stores
At today’s Leon County Commission meeting, the commissioners received a status report on crime around adult entertainment stores. The report, which found…
Mary Ann Lindley Discusses Career in Journalism and Politics
After serving on the Leon County Board of County Commissioners since 2012, Mary Ann Lindley retired this year rather than running for…