By Florida Phoenix Staff Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky ordered a 6.9% decrease in workers’ compensation rates for the coming year. The reduction applies to both new and renewal policies effective Jan. 1, 2026. “I am pleased to approve a substantial rate cut of 6.9% for Florida’s workers’ compensation policies this upcoming year. This rate decrease […]
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — An administrative law judge Tuesday rejected Ocoee’s challenge to a decision by the Florida Department of Commerce that changes to a city comprehensive plan were “null and void” because of a controversial new state law. The law, passed during this spring’s legislative session, has drawn […]
HCA Florida Capital Hospital recently announced it has achieved numerous distinctions for exceptional clinical outcomes from Healthgrades, the No. 1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. Notably, HCA Florida Capital Hospital was named among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation for surgical care in 2026 and received the Healthgrades […]
The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to bring the National Civics Bee to North Florida for the 2025-2026 program year. This annual initiative, now expanding to all 50 states in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, invites middle school students to showcase their civics knowledge, engage in their communities, […]
Leon County Government recently announced two standout performances at the Adderley Amphitheater at Cascades Park: An Evening with TOTO on Thursday, February 26, 2026, and the return of the legendary Earth, Wind & Fire on Friday, April 24, 2026, in partnership with Word of South Festival. Tickets for both concerts go on sale on Friday, November […]
In a joint statement released on November 12, Florida State University and Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare rejected rumors of a hospital taxing district, saying their academic medical center plan requires no new taxes as negotiations continue. FSU and TMH are working to finalize a partnership to create an academic medical center. City leaders and state officials […]
LOCAL NEWS The latest information from the Tallahassee International Airport shows the October 2025 passenger traffic decreased 7.1% when compared to traffic one year ago. The number of passengers was down 6,267 from the 88,252 reported during October 2024 to 81,985 in October 2025. The ACLU of Florida and the Southern Poverty Law Center is […]
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — The longest-serving current member of the Florida Supreme Court, Justice Charles Canady, is leaving the bench to join the University of Florida as director of the Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education. Canady — whose wife, state Rep. Jennifer Canady, is in line to […]
Tallahassee State College (TSC) has been recognized as the No. 1 institution in the Best Colleges in Florida 2026 ranking by Research.com, a leading university ranking platform. In addition to the state-wide recognition, Research.com has also recognized TSC as the No. 2 Best Value College in the United States. The 2026 rankings were developed through a comprehensive analysis […]
The latest information from the Tallahassee International Airport shows the October 2025 passenger traffic decreased 7.1% when compared to traffic one year ago. The number of passengers was down 6,267 from the 88,252 reported during October 2024 to 81,985 in October 2025. The calendar year-to-date comparison, January through October, shows passenger traffic is down 4.88% […]