The Wall Street Journal Comments on the DeSantis Record
With the end of the 2023 Florida legislative session, all eyes now turn to the presidential ambitions of Governor Ron DeSantis. The…
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.
Tallahassee Mayor Dailey Issues Statement on Northeast Park
On Tuesday, Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey released a statement related to the future of the Northeast park project. The statement is as…
The Origins of the Velda Dairy Extension
After reviewing the video of a 2018 city commission meeting and reviewing planning documents, detailed below are the origins of the proposed…
Northeast Park on Hold After Concerns Voiced About Cost, Scope
On May 11th, the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency (IA) voted to delay a decision on the Northeast Park project after concerns were voiced…
Blueprint to Vote on NE Park Concept, $18M Budget
At the next Blueprint Intergovernmental meeting on May 11th, elected officials will consider approving the project scope and the revised project budget…
The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Friday, May 5
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City of Tallahassee Appoints Gene Sanders Next Fire Chief
City Manager Reese Goad has announced the appointment of Gene Sanders to serve as the new Fire Chief for the City of…
Florida DOE Pursuing Action Against Superintendent Rocky Hanna
The Florida Department of Education has made the decision to pursue action against the professional educator certificate of Leon County School Superintendent…
Killearn Homes Association Raises Concern Over Possible Changes to NE Gateway Project
In a letter to Blueprint officials, the Killearn Homes Association (KHA) has voiced concerns about the addition of a road connecting Centerville…
Matlow, Porter Respond to Proposed Tax Increase, Silent on Increase in Law Enforcement Budget
During the City of Tallahassee budget workshop held on Wednesday, City Commissioners Jeremy Matlow and Jack Porter addressed the property tax increase…
The Tallahassee CRA Approves $7 Million in Assistance for Workforce Housing Development
On Tuesday, the Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) voted 5-0 to authorize staff to execute a memorandum of understanding to facilitate a…
Independent Ethics Board Meeting Briefs: April 18, 2023
Below are the news briefs from the City’s Independent Ethics Board meeting that took place on April 18, 2023.___ Dwight A. Floyd,…