City Commissioner Jack Porter accused Tallahassee City Manager Reese Goad of cronyism while criticizing the recent hiring of Thomas Whitley, the Mayor’s Chief of Staff, as the Director of Strategic Innovation, during the city meeting on June 8th. The hire was first reported by Tallahassee Reports. Thomas Whitley has worked as the mayor’s chief of […]
Wine(d) Down WednesdayDate: Wednesday, June 8, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Where: AR Workshop Tallahassee, 1950 Thomasville Rd. Ste. J Cost: 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 […]
On Wednesday, June 1st, former Leon County Commissioner Manny Joanos filed to run for District 2’s vacant seat after County Commissioner Jimbo Jackson passed away on May 28th due to complications from long COVID. Joanos currently serves as the coordinator for public relations at Lively Technical Center. He previously served as a Leon County School […]
On May 25, 2022, the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) issued a health alert to area residents, warning them not to go in the water at Lake Munson after finding toxic algae on the water. The warning caused Leon County to close the boat ramps and stop all fishing. According to the FDOH, the algae […]
Toy Story TriviaDate: Tuesday, May 31, 2022, begins @ 6:30 p.m.Where: The Brass Tap @ Midtown, 1321 Thomasville Rd.Cost: No cover.What you’ll get: Enjoy an evening of trivia and test your knowledge of the animated series Toy Story. So, grab your pals and head over for trivia, cold drinks, and good food at Brass Tap. […]
On Tuesday, May 17th, a groundbreaking ceremony was held at the Tallahassee International Airport for the International Processing Facility. The facility is a $28 million project that will accommodate international travel and provide the infrastructure to required to process goods shipped to and received from destinations around the world. The ceremony was led by David […]
Leon County Commission candidate Jay Revell appeared on the Steve Stewart Show on Tuesday, May 17th, to discuss his priorities should he win the election. (Listen to audio.) He also touched on contentious topics like the FAMU and FSU stadium vote by the Blueprint Board. Revell is running for Leon County Commission District 5, which […]
Listed below are notes from the May 23rd, Leon County School Board meeting._____ During the Leon County School Board meeting on May 23, 2022, the Board recognized Joshua Shelley, a senior at Chiles High School who won the state championship in the high jump. In the fall, Shelley will be attending Florida State University on […]
Grey’s Anatomy TriviaDate: Tuesday, May 24, 2022, begins @ 6:30 p.m.Where: The Brass Tap @ Midtown, 1321 Thomasville Rd.Cost: No cover.What you’ll get: Enjoy an evening of trivia and test your knowledge of the hit drama, Grey’s Anatomy. So, grab your pals and head over for trivia, cold drinks, and good food at Brass Tap. […]
During the April 20th City of Tallahassee Commission meeting, the Commission unanimously approved StarMetro’s new pilot program, “Dial-A-Ride (DAR) on Demand.” In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city’s current DAR program offers curb-to-curb transportation to citizens who cannot take advantage of fixed-route buses. The program requires citizens to schedule a transportation service […]