Friends TriviaDate: Tuesday, May 17, 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 all-time favorite tv sitcom, Friends. So, grab your pals and head over for trivia, cold drinks, and good food at Brass Tap. […]
The Leon County Commission recently adopted the proposed Electric Vehicle (EV) Ready Ordinance. The purpose of the ordinance is to facilitate the use of EVs and further establish a convenient, cost-effective electric vehicle infrastructure that will also accommodate future technological advancement county-wide. The ordinance was adopted in a 5-1 vote with Commissioner Bill Proctor in […]
On May 11, 2022, Florida State University’s Dedman College of Hospitality announced its receipt of a $4.15 million gift by an anonymous donor. The donation will be used to renovate and establish a scholarship program for first-generation students. It was noted in the statement that a significant portion of the donation would establish an endowment […]
The City of Tallahassee announced on May 13, 2022, that the city was awarded $500,000 by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through its Brownfields Assessment Grant program. The grant will be used for environmental assessments and clean-up planning. Additionally, the city expects to use some funds for community involvement activities for properties around Tallahassee’s Southside. […]
Provided below are meeting brief from the May 10, 2022 Leon County School Board meeting. –The Leon County School Board unanimously approved the installation of a sidewalk at the entrance of the Chiles High School baseball field. The project materials and labor are being donated to the school and requires zero funding from Chiles High […]
Provided below are news brief from the May 11, 2022 Tallahassee City Commission meeting. –During the Tallahassee City Commission meeting, Mayor John Dailey presented the House America National Partnership proclamation. The city “pledges to rapidly rehouse 200 homeless households and add 2,200 affordable housing units, including 100 units for extremely low-income households, into the development […]
The Leon County Commissioners voted to bring back two additional agenda items in upcoming meetings for options to acquire and preserve the Lake Hall Schoolhouse. The board adopted the proposed Electric Vehicle (EV) Ready Ordinance. The ordinance facilitates the use of EVs and further establishes a convenient, cost-effective electric vehicle infrastructure that will also accommodate […]
In an effort to preserve the historical Lake Hall Schoolhouse, Leon County Commissioners voted unanimously to bring back an item for the board’s consideration during the next meeting. The item will propose a maximum proposal of a $20,000 lease for a property on Thomasville Road that borders the schoolhouse. Additionally, Commissioner Nick Maddox also motioned […]
Superintendent Rocky Hanna announced on May 2, 2022, that he is considering a hike in property taxes in order to raise veteran teacher salaries. Ongoing discussions between the Leon County School administrators and the Leon Classroom Teachers Association have attempted to address the lack of salary increases for veteran teachers. In many cases, veteran teachers […]
The first unionized Starbucks in Florida was made official on Tuesday, May 3rd, with the store employees’ 16-1 vote. Starbucks, located on North Monroe Street and John Knox Road, confirmed its victory in a press release issued by Starbucks Workers United. More than 240 Starbucks stores have filed union petitions across 33 states since December […]