Leon County Secures $16.8 Million Grant to Improve Safety on North Monroe Street
Funding will support corridor-wide safety upgrades along seven miles of North Monroe Street (US 27/SR 63) for pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers. Leon…
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The Top 10 Florida Political Developments in 2025
By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix Choosing the top political stories in an “off year” when no statewide elections took place is challenging…
Leon County Commission Meeting Briefs: December 9, 2025
Below are the news briefs from the Leon County Commission meeting held on December 9, 2025. The Board approved 15 Consent Items…
Comp Plan Changes Exclude Land Near Old St. Augustine Road
Leon County is facing a housing shortage. By the year 2050, officials say the county will need an additional 23,000 housing units.…
Tallahassee City Commission Meeting Briefs: December 10, 2025
Provided below are the news briefs from the Tallahassee City Commission meeting held on December 10, 2025. Consent Agenda Approval: The city…
City Addresses Impact of Proposed Property Tax Legislation
During the December 10th city commission meeting, staff addressed the potential impact of property tax legislation. Beginning in fiscal year 2027, several…
First Commerce Selects Marcus Lemonis, CEO & Reality TV Star, as Power Forward 2026 Speaker
Renowned entrepreneur, investor, reality TV star, and Camping World Chairman & CEO Marcus Lemonis will be the latest headliner at Tallahassee’s premier…
FAMU Announces Permanent Vice President for University Advancement
Florida A&M University (FAMU) President Marva B. Johnson, J.D., recently announced the appointment of Brandi Tatum-Fedrick, Ed.D., to the permanent role of Vice President…
First Commerce, TMH Foundation Raise More Than $100,000 Benefiting Breast Cancer Patients
For Tallahassee breast cancer survivor Chelisa Huse, trusting her instincts made all the difference. Diagnosed with breast cancer in the summer of…
City Votes 3-2 to Sell Golf Course
The City of Tallahassee has agreed to sell the Capitol City Country Club golf course to the club for $1.255 million. The…
November Airport Passenger Traffic Down 17.5%
The latest information from the Tallahassee International Airport shows the November 2025 passenger traffic decreased 17.5% when compared to traffic one year…
Single Family Construction Permits Trending Down
According to filings with Leon County and the City of Tallahassee, the number of single-family new construction permits were down 18.2% in…