Dr. Erwin Jackson Continues the Push for Ethics Reform

Dr. Erwin Jackson Continues the Push for Ethics Reform

In the wake of the prison sentences handed down by federal judge Robert Hinkle to former City Commissioner Scott Maddox, his business associate Paige Carter-Smith, and Tallahassee businessman J.T. Burnette, Dr. Erwin Jackson continues to push for ethics reform at Tallahassee City Hall. Jackson, known for his 3-minute presentations over the last ten years, recently […]

TMH Must Comply with New Vaccine Mandate or Lose Federal Funds

TMH Must Comply with New Vaccine Mandate or Lose Federal Funds

Recently the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released new rules related to COVID-19 vaccinations which impacts the current Tallahassee Memorial Hospital policy. TMH’s previous vaccination policy required vaccination but also recognized natural immunity. The CMS rule requires healthcare workers at all healthcare facilities who participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs to be fully […]

Tallahassee Businessman J.T. Burnette Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Role in Corruption Scheme

Tallahassee Businessman J.T. Burnette Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Role in Corruption Scheme

United States District Judge Robert Hinkle sentenced local businessman, J.T Burnette, 44, to three years in federal prison for his role in a local corruption scheme. Burnette was also fined $1.25 million. Burnette’s defense team said they would appeal. On August 13th after a fifteen-day trial, a federal jury in Tallahassee found Burnette guilty of […]

Stewart: Tallahassee Democrat Ignores Federal Lawsuit Related to Gender Policy, Covers Superman’s Bisexual Son

Stewart: Tallahassee Democrat Ignores Federal Lawsuit Related to Gender Policy, Covers Superman’s Bisexual Son

The Tallahassee Democrat, who has a full-time K-12 education reporter, has yet to inform their readers about a federal lawsuit filed on behalf of a Tallahassee family related to a controversial Leon County School Board policy on gender. However, the Gannett-owned paper found the time to inform their readers about the “Heroes of Diversity.” Beyond […]

Commissioner Porter Recommends No-Bid $150k Grant to Group Run by Campaign Donor

Commissioner Porter Recommends No-Bid $150k Grant to Group Run by Campaign Donor

Amidst a debate over ethics reform and no-bid contracts, City Commissioner Jack Porter recommended a $150,000 no-bid grant to the Legal Aid of Tallahassee, a non-profit group run by Carrie Litherland who supported Porter’s 2020 campaign for city commission. The grant was for the operation of a Municipal Identification Card Program. Records show Litherland – […]

City of Tallahassee Abortion Resolution Back, Critical of Pregnancy Centers

City of Tallahassee Abortion Resolution Back, Critical of Pregnancy Centers

A resolution supporting abortion is on the October 27th Tallahassee City Commission agenda after being pulled from the agenda of a previous meeting. The resolution supports abortion rights and is critical of abortion restrictions and pregnancy centers. The text of the resolution is provided below. Origin of Resolution At the September 8, 2021 City Commission […]

Children’s Services Council Used Anonymous Scoring in Executive Director Selection Process

Children’s Services Council Used Anonymous Scoring in Executive Director Selection Process

Tallahassee Reports has learned that the scoring by the five-member search committee for the initial executive director of the Children’s Services Council (CSC) graded the initial interviews anonymously. In other words, the interview scoring across six categories by the the five members of the CSC Search Committee for the five candidates under consideration was released […]

New York Post: Mexico-U.S. Border Migrants Resettled in Big Bend Area

The New York Post is reporting that approximately 2,000 migrants captured at the Mexico-U.S. border have arrived in White Plains, New York. The Post also reported that flights stopped in Jacksonville, Florida and migrants were relocated to the Big Bend area over the weekend. Later Saturday, in Jacksonville, Fla., the Post saw a Boeing 737-700 […]

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