Airport Passenger Traffic Up 5.9% in August

Airport Passenger Traffic Up 5.9% in August

The latest information from the Tallahassee International Airport shows that passenger traffic increased in August by 5.96% when compared to traffic one year ago. The number of passengers was up from 66,988 during last August to 70,932 this year. The Passenger Traffic Report shows passenger counts increased for the two major carriers. American was up […]

TR’s Weekly Crime Tracker: Sep. 5th -Sep. 11th

TR’s Weekly Crime Tracker: Sep. 5th -Sep. 11th

Information provided by the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) shows that there were 54 property incidents and 16 violent incidents for the week of September 5th – 11th. A regional breakdown of the incidents – based on TPD defined quadrants – shows that the Northwest quadrant of Tallahassee led the week with 26 property incidents and […]

US Attorney “Takes No Position” on City Audit of Contracts

US Attorney “Takes No Position” on City Audit of Contracts

At the September 11, 2019 Tallahassee City Commission meeting, elected officials directed City Auditor to develop a process and methodology for an audit of contracts between the City and certain vendors based on the statement of facts resulting from the federal investigation. Former City Commissioner Scott Maddox recently plead guilty to federal charges that included […]

Crime Tracker: 400 Incidents Reported in August

Crime Tracker: 400 Incidents Reported in August

Information provided by the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) shows that there were approximately 400 incidents reported in August, 2019. Of those incidents, 335 were property incidents and 65 were violent incidents. A regional breakdown of the incidents – based on TPD defined quadrants – shows that the Northwest quadrant of Tallahassee led the month with […]

TR’s Weekly Crime Tracker: Aug. 29th-Sep. 4th

TR’s Weekly Crime Tracker: Aug. 29th-Sep. 4th

Information provided by the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) shows that there were 17 violent incidents and 80 property incidents reported for the week of August 29th – September 4th. A regional breakdown of the incidents – based on TPD defined quadrants – shows that the Southwest quadrant of Tallahassee led the week with 30 property […]

TR Covering Tallahassee Like No Other Local Media

TR Covering Tallahassee Like No Other Local Media

On September 3, 2019 Tallahassee Reports published three stories on local government that were not covered by any other local media. Help us to continue to provide this comprehensive and informative coverage by signing-up for an annual subscription. It is only $50. TR’s September 3rd Reports Owners to Seek Urban Designation for 180 Acres Around […]

Weekly Crime Tracker: August 22nd-28th

Weekly Crime Tracker: August 22nd-28th

Information provided by the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) shows that there were 15 violent incidents and 76 property incidents reported for the week of August 22nd – 28th. A regional breakdown of the incidents – based on TPD defined quadrants – shows that the Northwest section of Tallahassee led the week with 6 violent incidents […]

OPINION: The Time is Now for Tougher Ethics Laws

OPINION: The Time is Now for Tougher Ethics Laws

Despite many in Tallahassee believing our city would never face issues of corruption or scandal, this week saw former City Commissioner Scott Maddox and former City staffer Paige Carter-Smith plead guilty to 3 of 48 counts of federal indictments. These revelations leave the citizens of our city wondering what’s next. The pair will face fines […]

LCS to Change Agenda Review Process

LCS to Change Agenda Review Process

Amid concerns over possible violations of Florida Sunshine Laws and perceptions of transparency issues, at Tuesday’s LCSB meeting Superintendent Hanna recommended that the Board make procedural changes to the Agenda Review process. TR Editor Steve Stewart attended the last Agenda Review meeting and voiced concern about the process. Superintendent Hanna recommended that the Agenda Review […]