LOCAL NEWS Dana Brooks: “It seems everyone has a strong opinion about Florida State University taking over Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Once we get past the ruffled feathers over how the matter came to light, it’s clear it all comes down to the same problem we always have in Tallahassee: who gets to decide how we […]
By Dana Brooks It seems everyone has a strong opinion about Florida State University taking over Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Once we get past the ruffled feathers over how the matter came to light, it’s clear it all comes down to the same problem we always have in Tallahassee: who gets to decide how we grow. […]
On Thursday, Jersey Mike’s Subs presented a check for $35,965.33 to First Tee – Tallahassee following the success of its 15th Annual Month of Giving campaign. The donation will directly support First Tee’s youth development programs across the Big Bend. The campaign, held throughout March, encouraged customers at Jersey Mike’s locations in Tallahassee, Florida and Valdosta, Georgia […]
By The News Service of Florida First-time unemployment claims in Florida had a slight jump last week. The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday estimated 6,227 initial unemployment applications were filed during the week that ended May 3, up from a revised count of 5,842 during the previous week. The state has averaged 6,149 weekly […]
The US and UK announced a framework for a trade deal yesterday, the largest step toward a potential trade agreement since President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on US trading partners. The deal, pending finalization, focuses on tariff relief for autos, steel, and select industrial goods. The US is the UK’s largest trading partner, accounting for over […]
LOCAL NEWS Steve Stewart discusses the debate over using air service incentives in Tallahassee on The Preston Scott Show. News briefs from the April 22, 2025, Leon County School Board meeting include public speaking policy and closing of a charter school. The Downtown Concert Series will return to the Adderley Amphitheater in Cascades Park for […]
On April 25, Leon County Government and the Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Opportunity connected more than 1,000 high school students to local skilled workforce opportunities at the 10th Annual Leon Works Expo. Students from Leon, Wakulla, Gadsden, Jefferson, Calhoun, Madison, and Taylor counties explored high-demand career paths and engaged directly with nearly 80 employers […]
The Downtown Concert Series will return to the Adderley Amphitheater in Cascades Park for its tenth year of bringing free live music to the Tallahassee community. These events have always served as a way to activate the downtown area while showcasing the incredible musical talent Tallahassee and the region have to offer. The 2025 Lineup: […]
Provided below are the news briefs from the April 22, 2025, Leon County School Board meeting. Items Considered by the Board Item 19.01: The Board voted unanimously to advertise amendments to Policy 0169.1 – Public Participation at Board Meetings, for a public hearing and adoption on June 17, 2025. The amendments require -in part – that […]
Leon County Vice Chairman and District 2 Commissioner Christian Caban recently returned to his alma mater, Tallahassee State College (TSC), to serve as the keynote speaker for the college’s 2025 commencement ceremony. Addressing a packed auditorium of graduates, families, and esteemed faculty, Commissioner Caban delivered an inspiring message rooted in willpower, bravery, and the power […]