By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Amid explosive development of artificial intelligence, Florida lawmakers Tuesday began drilling into questions about the technology’s use in the insurance industry. A panel of insurance and tech officials told the House Insurance & Banking Subcommittee that insurers are using artificial intelligence in a variety of […]
Leon County Government recently celebrated a new chapter with the grand opening of the newly renovated second floor of the Leon County Main Library, 200 West Park Avenue. The renovation transforms more than 30,000 square feet into modern, flexible, and inspiring spaces for learning, collaboration, and community connection. “The Main Library’s transformation marks an exciting […]
After nearly eight years without answers, the Big Bend Cold Case Task Force has announced a major breakthrough in the 2017 homicide of 38-year-old Kaylyn Van De Wostine with the arrest of Akbar Beale. Van De Wostine was found deceased on November 3, 2017, in the 2600 block of McArthur Street. Investigators determined she died […]
Provided below are the news briefs from the September 23, 2025, Leon County School Board meeting. Items for Consideration -all votes were unanimous. Item 19.01 The Board voted to approve the District’s School Security Risk Assessment recommendations. The District School Risk Assessment recommendations are confidential and exempt from public record pursuant to section 1006.1493(5); however, they […]
LOCAL NEWS Despite the year-to-date declines, over the last three months violent crime incidents related to assaults are up when compared to the same type of incidents reported from January to June. The City of Tallahassee recently announced the winter sports schedule. Winter sports registration is now open at Talgov.com/Parks. The city commission recently voted 5-0 […]
By The News Service of Florida Florida’s general-revenue tax collections in August topped expectations by 3.4 percent. The Legislature’s Office of Economic & Demographic Research in a report Monday said Florida collected about $3.874 billion in net general revenue in August, $127.1 million more than economists had projected. General revenue is closely watched because it […]
By Livia Caputo, Florida Phoenix Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier led 21 states in a brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court Monday supporting a Tallahassee mother who claimed her rights were violated when a local middle school created a secret plan supporting her child switching genders. Uthmeier’s lengthy letter of support is the latest […]
Provided below are the news briefs from the Tallahassee City Commission meeting held on September 17, 2025. Presentations: The city commission presented proclamations related to National Good Neighbor Day & Good Neighbor Week, John G. Riley Center & Museum Day, Fire Prevention Week, National Recovery Month, Tallahassee Babe Ruth World Series Teams, and Dr. Julian […]
Nine months into 2025, crime incident data published daily by the Tallahassee Police Department shows that total crime incidents have declined by 29.7% when compared to incident data from January thru September in 2024. The drop was driven by a 48.5% decline in commercial burglaries and a 33.4% decline auto related crime incidents. Despite the […]
The City of Tallahassee recently announced the winter sports schedule. Winter sports registration is now open at Talgov.com/Parks. Youth SoccerSoccer is offered for kids of nearly all ages, with coed teams available for ages 4-17 and all-girls teams available for ages 7-17. Practices begin on Monday, Nov. 17, at convenient locations around the city. Games will […]