The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Wednesday, January 29, 2025

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Wednesday, January 29, 2025

LOCAL NEWS Circuit Judge John Cooper, citing “fatal flaws”, dismissed a lawsuit filed by City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow that alleged the structure of the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency’s violated Florida’s Sunshine Laws. The state of Florida says it has detained a dozen people in the Big Bend who may be in the country illegally. Initial reports […]

Cannabis Study: Heavy Use Impacts Brain Function

Cannabis Study: Heavy Use Impacts Brain Function

The largest study on cannabis and its impact on brain function suggests the use of the substance has a statistically significant effect on working memory, per findings released yesterday.   Researchers examined 1,003 individuals ages 22 to 36 using brain imaging technology. Participants were categorized based on their lifetime usage: Heavy users had used cannabis more than 1,000 times, moderate […]

Citing “Fatal Flaws”, Judge Dismisses Matlow’s Blueprint Lawsuit

Citing “Fatal Flaws”, Judge Dismisses Matlow’s Blueprint Lawsuit

Circuit Judge John Cooper, citing “fatal flaws”, dismissed a lawsuit filed by City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow that alleged the structure of the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency’s violated Florida’s Sunshine Laws. City officials reported that as of Sept. 23, the Blueprint IA had paid $55,821 for legal services and costs related to Matlow’s lawsuit. Matlow, who had […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, January 28, 2025

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, January 28, 2025

LOCAL NEWS On Wednesday, January 22, the Leon County Sheriff’s Office received information that a 14-year-old student from Chiles High School made a threat to “shoot up the school” via social media.  According to the owner, the Dog Et Al restaurant on South Monroe is permanently closed due to quality-of-life issues at the location. Tune […]

LCSO Arrests Chiles Student for Written Threats on Social Media

LCSO Arrests Chiles Student for Written Threats on Social Media

On Wednesday, January 22, the Leon County Sheriff’s Office received information that a 14-year-old student from Chiles High School made a threat to “shoot up the school” via social media. The student was interviewed about the social media post and admitted to making the threat after frustration from a game he was playing. Following the […]

Dog Et Al Closes Southside Location Amid Safety Concerns

Dog Et Al Closes Southside Location Amid Safety Concerns

According to the owner, the Dog Et Al restaurant on South Monroe is permanently closed due to quality-of-life issues at the location. Owner Adam Braun told a reporter with the Tallahassee Democrat that the restaurant has been relocated to Bannerman Crossing, a retail center in Northeast Leon County. The Bannerman Crossing location was opened in […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Monday, January 27, 2025

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Monday, January 27, 2025

LOCAL NEWS Leon County Commissioner Rick Minor says he’s reserving judgement on an affordable housing proposal coming up at Tuesday’s commission meeting. But he says he’s worried about the trade-off. The Leon County Board of County Commissioners will hold the FY2024/25 Annual Retreat today from 8:30 a.m. until noon. Get the details. FLORIDA NEWS On […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Friday, January 24, 2025

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Friday, January 24, 2025

LOCAL NEWS Get caught on the actions taken at the most recent Tallahassee City Commission and Leon County School Board meetings. The TPD Incident Report published on Jan. 24 shows 13 incidents. Get the details. The Leon County Sheriff’s Office recently recognized Detention Deputy William Dunn as the sworn Detention Employee of the Month for January 2025. […]

TPD Incident Report: Jan 24, 2025

TPD Incident Report: Jan 24, 2025

Provided below is the TPD Incident Report published Jan. 24. The reports are generated daily and covers the previous two days of activity. The incidents are reported in real-time and are subject to revisions. A TPD Beat Map is provided below. TPD INCIDENT REPORT TPD BEAT MAP

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Thursday, January 23, 2025

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Thursday, January 23, 2025

LOCAL NEWS What started as a snowball fight in College Town late Tuesday, ended with police deploying pepper balls to disperse an increasingly rowdy crowd. One person was arrested. The TPD Incident Report published on Jan. 22 shows 17 incidents. Get the details. TPD Officer Gabriel Beyer is being recognized for his efforts during the storms and […]