The latest reports show that Leon County lost 1,224 jobs in May. There were 157,821 people working in Leon County in May compared to last month’s revised employment number of 159,045. The unemployment rate came in at 2.9%, up from the 2.4% reported in April. One year ago, the May 2022 unemployment rate was 2.9%. […]
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — The U.S. Department of Justice is urging a federal judge to block a new Florida law that restricts people from China and six other countries from owning property in the state. Justice Department attorneys Tuesday filed a 22-page “statement of interest” supporting a lawsuit and […]
Letter to the Editor As a caterer, inflation, higher taxes, and higher insurance rates mean two things: I have to charge more, but I still make less money. And my customers are footing the bill. Because of this, I was really proud of Governor DeSantis and the Florida Legislature for taking steps to reform our […]
TALLAHASSEE REPORTS DAILY BRIEFS Sponsored by FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERYSelect a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS The Leon County School Board made a $30,000 investment in school safety at Tuesday night’s meeting. The board voted to approve a new contract with an AI gun detection software company called Zero Eyes. The technology can be […]
TALLAHASSEE REPORTS DAILY BRIEFS Sponsored by FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERYSelect a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS The investigative report related to the Chiles football program has been released by Leon County Schools. The report concludes that Chiles head football coach Kevin Pettis violated district policy related to ethical conduct. Violations related to three students were corroborated […]
The Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality (OEV) announced the launch of a series of Amazon Pre-Hiring ‘Information Sessions’ aimed at providing valuable insights and resources to job seekers in our community. These information sessions will serve as a valuable platform for individuals interested in joining Amazon’s dynamic workforce. The sessions will offer an overview […]
TALLAHASSEE REPORTS DAILY BRIEFS Sponsored by FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERYSelect a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS Tallahassee’s North Monroe Street corridor has seen a rise in crime, traffic accidents and panhandling. Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil hosted a community breakfast on Saturday to get neighborhood feedback and inform area residents what law enforcement is […]
A Tallahassee man was recently found guilty on weapon and drug charges. The incident that resulted in his arrest – which began near Kissimmee Street – is detailed below. The narrative was provided by the the State Attorney’s Office. — Officer Sheats was working road patrol in the early morning of September 25, 2022. He […]
TALLAHASSEE REPORTS DAILY BRIEFS Sponsored by FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERYSelect a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS The Tallahassee Police Department is currently conducting a double homicide investigation following a shooting that occurred just before 5 p.m. at McDonald’s, located at 2026 W. Pensacola Street. The debate over the design of the Northeast Park has been joined […]
The Tallahassee Police Department is currently conducting a double homicide investigation following a shooting that occurred just before 5 p.m. at McDonald’s, located at 2026 W. Pensacola Street. When officers arrived on scene, they discovered two adult males deceased in the parking lot. Reports indicate that no employees were involved in the shooting. This remains […]