The Florida Department of Education announced on July 25 that they intend to proceed with the proposed rule requiring school districts to adopt a policy to fully inform parents of lodging and other details concerning overnight field trips. The regulation is being implemented to align the department’s policies with Florida’s Parental Bill of Rights law […]
Wine(d) Down WednesdayDate: Wednesday, July 27, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Where: AR Workshop Tallahassee, 1950 Thomasville Rd. Ste. JCost: Begins @ $39.50.What you’ll get: Join the AR Workshop Tallahassee for a DIY class to make any wood project! In the workshop, you will have the opportunity to customize your project with your choice […]
According to Leon County Schools Super Intendant Rocky Hanna the district is increasing incentives for bus drivers, in hopes of filling the vacant positions before the new school year begins. Reports have documented that school districts across north and central Florida are dealing with an urgent lack of bus drivers, Superintendent Hanna stated that the […]
Alex Stemle joined Steve Stewart of the Steve Stewart show to discuss his candidacy for the Leon County School Board for District 4. Additionally, Stemle discussed the crucial topics concerning the school district and school board. Stemle, a native of Tallahassee, graduated from Florida State University with a master’s degree in business administration. He also […]
The Haunted TavernDate: Friday, July 22, 2022, from 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.Where: Luxe Events, 2810 Sharer Rd., #28Cost: $40.00What you’ll get: Your ticket gets you a 90-minute chilling experience and 4-part interactive cocktail journey. The Haunted Tavern is a dark chilling cocktail experience run by the decedents of Ichabod Crane. The tavern keeper will guide guests […]
Provided below are news briefs from the July 13, 2022 Tallahassee City Commission meeting. The City of Tallahassee Commission approved the recommendation for adjusting a lobbyist registration fee. Before the city meeting, the annual fee for Tallahassee was $25.00. During the meeting, the commissioners unanimously approved a $500 yearly fee for a lobbyist to register. […]
Listed below are notes from the July 12th Leon County Commission meeting.___During the Leon County Board of County Commission meeting, Leon County and the City of Tallahassee recognized Vincent S. Long for winning the 2022 International County/City Management Association’s Career Excellence Award.___Chairman Bill Proctor requested an information item come back to the Board for review […]
During the July 12 LCSB meeting, Assistant Superintendent Billy Epting updated the Leon County School Board on the recent Florida Department of Education (FDOE) announcements regarding school grades. On July 7, 2022, The FDOE released school grades for the state of Florida. Epting reported that Leon County Schools improved in the 2021-2022 school year. According […]
Listed below are notes from the July 12th, Leon County School Board meeting.___ Assistant Superintendent Billy Epting updated the Board on recent Florida Department of Education announcements during the July 12 LCSB meeting. Epting’s report included the district’s school grades.___The Leon County School Board approved accepting the federal 21st Century Community Learning Centers grants of […]
The Leon County Board of County Commissioners heard an update on the algae bloom occurring in Lake Munson during the July 12, 2022, county meeting. In May 2022, the county closed the boat ramp and warned the community of toxins in the lake. Tallahassee Reports previously covered the story. According to the report presented to elected […]