Matlow’s Attack on Reese Goad’s “Family” Backfires
What Jeremy Matlow thought was another social media driven political attack on Tallahassee City Manager Reese Goad – this time involving Goad’s…
Steve Stewart
Steve Stewart is the founder and editor of Tallahassee Reports which began in 2009 as an online blog. Steve received a Bachelors Degree from Clemson University in 1984 and a Masters degree in Political Science from FSU in 1990. He has been involved with state and local politics since arriving in Tallahassee in 1989.
Double Digit Enrollment Drops Hit Five Florida School Districts
Based on Florida Department of Education data, Florida’s public school enrollment has stayed largely steady since 2018–19, though some districts saw steep…
Amid Enrollment Declines, LCS Considers Student Recruitment Company
Facing declining enrollment and increased competition from charter, private and home-school options, the Leon County School Board is considering hiring student recruitment…
LCS to Consider International Teachers Amid Shortages, Financial Challenges
Facing persistent teacher shortages in several subject areas, the Leon County Schools is considering a partnership that would recruit international educators to…
Dot Inman-Johnson Jumps into City Commission Race
Just days after Joe Kalicki suspended his campaign for Tallahassee City Commission Seat 5 while alluding to strategic reasons for the exit,…
City Spending Growth Outpaces Inflation, Population by $29 Million
An analysis shows that City of Tallahassee general funding spending growth form 2019 through 2026 outpaced the combined growth rates of population…
Florida Supreme Court Elects Couriel As Chief Justice
Justice John Couriel will be Florida’s next chief justice, after he was unanimously elected to the post Thursday by his fellow justices…
LCS Seeks Renewal of Half-Penny Sales Tax, $500M in Revenue
The Half-Penny Sales Tax Workshop presentation delivered to Leon County school board members on Monday April 13 outlined the long-term financial outlook…
PR Firm Hires School Board Chair Marcus Nicolas, Conflicts Emerge
On Saturday, April 11, the Tallahassee Democrat reported that School Board chair Marcus Nicolas has accepted the top job at a media…
Matlow Defends Judge’s Bail Decision in Underage Sex Case, Cites “Far-Right” Conspiracy
Tallahassee city commissioner and mayoral candidate Jeremy Matlow recently took to social media and the pages of the Tallahassee Democrat to defend…
Local Democratic Party Questions Loranne Ausley About Positive Statement Related to Hospital Sale
The Leon County Democratic Party, led by Tallahassee City Commissioner Matlow’s aide, Ryan Ray, has responded to mayoral candidate Loranne Ausley’s positive…
NEBA “Strongly Encourages” Commission to Approve Hospital Agreement
The Board of Directors for the Network of Entrepreneurs and Business Advocates (NEBA), an independent business group, sent a letter to city…