LOCAL NEWS On Tuesday, the Leon County School Board will consider a new policy related to public speaking at Board meetings. The policy revision was driven, in part, by a legal case involving a Mom’s for Liberty lawsuit in another Florida school district. The Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office says the suspect accused of shooting four people, […]
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — After a special session late last month spiraled into a clash between Republican legislative leaders and Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida lawmakers will meet in another special session this week to pass a package of bills targeting illegal immigration — with DeSantis’ support. Senate President Ben […]
A federal appeals court will not reconsider an opinion last year that sided with the Florida High School Athletic Association in a long-running dispute about a blocking a Tampa Christian school from offering a prayer over a stadium loudspeaker before a high-school football championship game. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals last week turned […]
LOCAL NEWS On Tuesday, February 11, the Leon County Commission will vote to add new strategic initiatives to their mission following an open discussion among elected officials and staff at the recently concluded annual retreat. The new initiatives include focus on high profile challenges related to pedestrian safety, the Miccosukee Road Greenway Trail flooding, the […]
First Tee – Tallahassee recently announced Callie Kitchens as its new LPGA USGA Girls Golf Program Director. Kitchens, recently named by the Tallahassee Democrat as the Big Bend Preps Boys Coach of the Year, brings a proven track record of coaching excellence to the only national junior golf program that specializes in providing girl-friendly environments […]
The cost of eggs continues to hit record highs in the US, with data from the USDA showing wholesale prices above $7.30 for a dozen large white eggs (see data here; click on “Egg Markets Overview”). The figure is up from around $5 at the beginning of the year and almost three times as much year […]
LOCAL NEWS The Tallahassee Police Department began the implementation of the School Zone Speed Enforcement Program. The program is an initiative by the City of Tallahassee to enhance the safety of school zones by using cameras to enforce speed limits throughout the school day. Get the details. The Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office and FDLE are […]
The Tallahassee Police Department began the implementation of the School Zone Speed Enforcement Program. The program is an initiative by the City of Tallahassee to enhance the safety of school zones by using cameras to enforce speed limits throughout the school day. The cameras are slowly being rolled out in 25 Leon County school zones. […]
The Justice Department sued Illinois, Chicago, and Cook County yesterday over their laws limiting the involvement of local police in the enforcement of federal immigration policies, areas commonly known as “sanctuary” jurisdictions. The lawsuit came a day after newly sworn-in Attorney General Pam Bondi called for such regions to be federally defunded. At least a dozen states […]
LOCAL NEWS Review the latest Leon County Commission meeting briefs. The Florida Board of Governors appointed Peter Jones to Florida State University’s Board of Trustees on Jan. 30. The FSU alumnus begins his term immediately. Flu, RSV, and other respiratory illnesses are sending people to urgent care and emergency rooms in Tallahassee. LOCAL SPORTS NEWS […]