Tant, Robinson Offer Contrasting Views on Vaccines, Education and Elections
House District 9 candidates disagree on state policies while sharing concerns about jobs and affordability Democratic incumbent Allison Tant and Republican challenger…
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.
FSU MagLab Receives $18 Million for Advanced Research Facility
The Florida State University-headquartered National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (MagLab) has received an $18 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF)…
Sheriff Walt McNeil Joins Growing List of Ausley Endorsements
Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil has endorsed Loranne Ausley for Tallahassee mayor, joining a growing list of local elected officials, faith leaders…
Matlow’s Green Energy Agenda Comes with Higher Bills
California-backed progressive groups want Tallahassee to accelerate its transition from natural gas to renewable energy; recent examples highlight the potential cost to…
Leon County Commission Seeks City Negotiations Amid $21 Million Fire Services Revenue Dispute
The Leon County Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to pursue negotiations with the City of Tallahassee over fire services while simultaneously developing plans…
Teacher Salaries Would Receive About 44% of Leon Schools’ $29.3 Million Property-Tax Revenue
Leon County Schools is projecting that approximately $12.96 million of the $29.26 million expected from the voter-approved property-tax millage would go toward…
Census Data Raise Questions About Tallahassee’s ‘Overdevelopment’ Debate
As progressive candidates target developer influence and urban sprawl, Tallahassee trails most North Florida metros in single-family construction. Developer influence, urban sprawl…
Jane Fonda Climate PAC Endorses Matlow as National Environmental Groups Target Tallahassee Elections
Tallahassee mayoral candidate Jeremy Matlow has announced the endorsement of the Jane Fonda Climate PAC, adding another national environmental organization to the…
Leon School Board Approves $30 Million Loan, Officials Warn Borrowing May Be Needed Again
The Leon County School Board unanimously approved a $30 million short-term loan Tuesday to meet payroll obligations, but the discussion quickly shifted…
Inman-Johnson Campaign Ad Uses “Negroes” – a 1950s Racial Term – to Attack Williams-Cox
Inman-Johnson campaign acknowledges using “Negroes” in radio advertisement suggesting Black elected officials cannot make independent decisions. Tallahassee City Commission candidate Dot Inman-Johnson’s…
Leon County Schools Seeks $30 Million Loan as Financial Pressures Raise Questions
Superintendent Rocky Hanna cites rising costs and declining reserves, while other Florida districts facing enrollment losses are closing schools and Leon officials…
Proctor Leads Leon County Commissioners in Discussion Items During FY 2026
Commissioner Bill Proctor generated more formal requests for county staff action than any other Leon County commissioner during fiscal year 2026, according…