LOCAL NEWS On February 11, 2025, the Leon County Commissioners received an update on the ongoing revitalization projects along West Pensacola St. and North Monroe St., the report passed in a unanimous vote. However, Commissioner Caban voiced frustration with progress of the projects. News briefs from the February 11, 2025, Leon County School Board business […]
A search is underway for members of the cultlike Zizian group following a series of violent incidents across multiple states. The FBI conducted a search earlier this month in a wooded area near Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where the group had previously rented properties, and the effort follows a deadly shootout with Border Patrol officers in Vermont […]
Provided below are news briefs from the February 11, 2025, Leon County School Board business meeting. Reports The Board heard reports from Stephanie Shumate with the Commission on the Status of Women and Girls and from Jacquelyn Steele, Chairperson of the District Advisory Council. Items Considered by the Board Item 19.03, Item 19.04, & Item […]
LOCAL NEWS The message coming out of the city of Tallahassee first quarter budget workshop is that all Leon County residents should expect an 20-25% ($60-70 per year) increase in the fire service fee in the near future. Two men shot near West Pensacola Street Thursday morning. Get the details. The City of Tallahassee is […]
The message coming out of the city of Tallahassee first quarter budget workshop is that all Leon County residents should expect an 20-25% ($60-70 per year) increase in the fire service fee in the near future. City staff informed commissioners that several significant developments have occurred that require a financial review of the Fire Fund. […]
LOCAL NEWS Steve Stewart discusses Commissioner Matlow’s move to name a building after Commissioner Curtis Richardson during Wednesday’s city commission meeting. A man is behind bars in connection to a shooting that happened last September at a student housing complex in Tallahassee, according to a press release from the Tallahassee Police Department. LOCAL SPORTS NEWS […]
President Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday, signaling a first step toward negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. It was the first conversation between the leaders of both countries since early 2022, and the pair reportedly agreed to visit each other’s country to meet in person in the future. The conversation came as […]
LOCAL NEWS The Leon County School Board recently discussed the method of selection for the superintendent position, school rezoning, and a new policy related to public speakers. Get the details. During the Tuesday Leon County School Board meeting, Riley Elementary School leaders, Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce executives and participating local businesses will award 1-Year Florida […]
Below are news briefs from the Leon County School Board agenda review/workshop meeting that was held on February 10, 2025. The Board discussed and reviewed the method of selection of the school superintendent. Representatives from the Florida Association of District School Superintendents, The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, and the Florida School Board Association spoke […]
During the Tuesday (Feb. 11) Leon County School Board meeting, Riley Elementary School leaders, Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce executives and participating local businesses awarded 1-Year Florida Prepaid College Scholarships to six Riley Elementary kindergartners. Riley school leaders selected the students based on financial need, academics and teacher input. Recipients will be paired with individual mentors […]