Florida HS Discipline Records to Follow Students
By Jay Waagmeester, The Florida Phoenix High school students headed to college will have their disciplinary records transferred to the institution they…
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.
Incumbent Dianne Williams-Cox Draws Two Challengers
Incumbent City Commissioner Dianne Williams-Cox is seeking a third term representing Tallahassee City Commission Seat 5 after first winning election in 2018.…
City Commission Seat 3: Six Candidates Vie for Open Seat
There are six candidates on the ballot competing for Tallahassee City Commission Seat 3. The seat is currently occupied by City Commissioner…
Tallahassee Mayoral Poll: Ausley Leads Matlow
A new St. Pete Polls survey suggests the race for Tallahassee mayor remains highly competitive, with former state Sen. Loranne Ausley holding…
Leon County Approves Moratorium on Data centers
The Leon County Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to impose an 18-month moratorium on new large-scale data center development, giving county staff time…
Leon County Rejects Flock Camera Grant
The Leon County Commission voted July 14 to reject a federal grant that would have expanded the use of Flock Safety automated…
LCS Approves International Teacher Recruitment, Student Re-Enrollment Initiative
The Leon County School Board approved two initiatives during its July 14 meeting designed to address some of the district’s most significant…
Single-Family Construction Permits Hit 3-Year High in June
According to filings with Leon County and the City of Tallahassee, over the last four months there have been 243 permits issued,…
Property Crime Down in June, Violent Crime Incidents Trending Up
TPD crime incident numbers for June 2026 are in. For the month of June, property crime incidents were down when compared to…
Leon County Ranks 21st in Florida, 6th in Peer Group for Business Growth
Leon County added more than 1,700 business establishments between 2019 and 2025, posting one of the strongest growth rates among a group…
Matlow’s Aide Creates Political Website, Criticizes Matlow’s Opponents
Tallahassee City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow’s aide, Ryan Ray, created a political website in 2024 and is now using the site during his…
Leon County Ranks 13th in Wages, 37th in Job Growth
The latest Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) data shows that Leon County economy ranks 37th among the 67 Florida counties…