Matlow Defends Judge’s Bail Decision in Underage Sex Case, Cites “Far-Right” Conspiracy
Tallahassee city commissioner and mayoral candidate Jeremy Matlow recently took to social media and the pages of the Tallahassee Democrat to defend…
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.
Local Democratic Party Questions Loranne Ausley About Positive Statement Related to Hospital Sale
The Leon County Democratic Party, led by Tallahassee City Commissioner Matlow’s aide, Ryan Ray, has responded to mayoral candidate Loranne Ausley’s positive…
NEBA “Strongly Encourages” Commission to Approve Hospital Agreement
The Board of Directors for the Network of Entrepreneurs and Business Advocates (NEBA), an independent business group, sent a letter to city…
John Paul Bailey, Former City Commissioner and Mayoral Candidate, Passes Away
John Paul Bailey, former Tallahassee City Commissioner and mayoral candidate, has passed away. His family shared the news on Facebook. “It is…
TMH Responds to “Hospital Insider” Comments
In an exclusive statement to TR, a TMH spokesperson distanced hospital leadership from comments attributed to a “hospital insider” included in an…
City Commission to Discuss New Police Contract
The City of Tallahassee recently announced the city commission will meet in an executive session on Thursday, Feb. 26, at 11 a.m.…
Jolly Would Not Require State & Local Officials to Cooperate with ICE
Florida gubernatorial candidate David Jolly is staking out a controversial position on immigration enforcement, saying he would not require state and local…
Fewer Students, Higher Taxes
Board member Wood advocates for a $30 million property tax increase. As budget discussions intensify, Leon County School Board member Rosanne Wood…
Commissioner O’Keefe Compares ICE Agreement to Fugitive Slave Act, Nuremburg Laws
On Tuesday, January 27th, the Leon County Commission, after much discussion, voted 6-1 to accept a $500,000 grant that reimburses LCSO for…
LCS Adds 47 Administrators as Student Enrollment Declines
Reports filed with the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) show that the Leon County School Board has added 47 School Administrator positions…
TPD Arrests Chicago Man in Fraud Investigation, Recovers $1.4 Million
The Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) has made an arrest in connection with a 2024 fraud investigation that included stolen City of Tallahassee…
LCS Spending, Student Growth Trends
The ongoing debate over the financial challenges facing the Leon County school system coupled with declining student enrollment raises serious policy questions…