LCS to Consider Agreement with FAMU, LCSO to Address “At-Risk High School Students”
On Tuesday, December 12th, the Leon County School Board (Board) will consider a recommendation from Superintendent Hanna to approve an agreement to…
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.
Audit Finds TPD Use of Force Policy Follows Best Practices, Makes Three Recommendations
An audit of the Tallahassee Police Department’s (TPD) use of force policy found TPD’s policy aligns with best practices but made three…
Stewart: Thanksgiving Will Be Different This Year
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. The four day celebration combines family, friends, football, food, and traditions. The seasonal decorations and putting the…
LCS Out-Of-School Suspensions 80% Higher Than State Average
A review of data tabulated by Florida school districts and provided to the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) shows that the Leon…
Leon County Commission Moves Forward with Panhandling Ordinance Related to Private Property
The Leon County Commission voted 6-1 to move forward with an ordinance that would prohibit solicitation and panhandling on private property, but…
County Commissioner David O’Keefe: Blueprint Attorney Absolutely Awful
Text messages obtained by Tallahassee Reports show that a discussion between a campaign contributor and Leon County Commissioner David O’Keefe during a…
Tallahassee City Attorney Will Serve as Consultant Until “Planned Retirement” Date, June 2024
Tallahassee City Attorney Cassandra Jackson has given notice of her intent to resign from the position of City Attorney effective November 24.…
Florida Spill Data Shows Leon County in Middle of Pack
A recent million gallon sewage spill on October 1st – in the area of Capital Circle NE and Mahan Drive – has raised…
Leon County Schools Face Absenteeism Issue
A recent speaker at the October 24th, 2023 Leon County School Board brought up the issue of student absenteeism. The speaker explained…
Homeless Shelter Takes Toll on Small Businesses, Local Tax Revenue
Human Needs Go Unserved, Livelihoods Ruined When the Tallahassee City Commission voted in 2014 to move the homeless shelter from Tennessee Street…
Porter on Amazon: I Would Vote No Again
Just weeks after the grand opening of the Tallahassee Amazon fulfillment center, City Commissioner Jack Porter – who was the only no…
Local Democrat Party – Led by Matlow Aide – Describes Republican Values as “Rural Redneck”
The local Democrat party recently proclaimed Tallahassee a “progressive City” and trashed Republican voters and the Mom’s for Liberty group. The X…