By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis isn’t backing away from a controversial immigrant-detention center in the Everglades after a federal judge ordered his administration to begin dismantling the facility, as environmental groups and the Miccosukee Tribe gear up for the next stage of the legal battle. U.S. District […]
Provided below are the news briefs from the Tallahassee City Commission meeting held on August 20, 2025. Consent Agenda Approval. After pulling item 8.01, the remaining consent agenda items (8.02 through 8.08) were moved for approval and passed unanimously 5-0. 9.01: (PREVIOUSLY ITEM 8.01) The city commission voted 5-0 to accept two Department of Juvenile […]
James Moore & Co., P.L. (James Moore) recently announce the firm has once again been recognized by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) as one of the nation’s top 200 public accounting firms. This is the 16th straight year that James Moore has made IPA’s annual list, with the firm moving up four spots from last year […]
LOCAL NEWS Steve Stewart discusses city’s stance on fire service fee controversy. Tallahassee City Commissioners want to explore their options regarding legal action around a state law passed this year pushing local governments to enter into immigration enforcement agreements with ICE. FLORIDA NEWS A federal judge has ordered that no more immigrant detainees be sent […]
By The News Service of Florida The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday estimated 5,941 initial unemployment claims were filed last week in Florida, down from a revised count of 6,448 during the week that ended Aug. 9. Since the start of April, the state has averaged 6,621 first-time claims a week. Nationally, an estimated […]
By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix A federal judge has ordered that no more immigrant detainees be sent to the state’s immigration detention facility in the Florida Everglades and known as “Alligator Alcatraz.” The judge also called upon the government to begin dismantling much of the facility. U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams of the Southern District […]
LOCAL NEWS A motion by City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow requesting the city attorney to provide information on the steps required to challenge the legality of agreements between the city and ICE passed unanimously at the Wednesday city commission meeting. Authorities descended upon a massage parlor along North Monroe Street on Wednesday to serve search warrants, […]
A motion by City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow requesting the city attorney to provide information on the steps required to challenge the legality of agreements between the city and ICE passed unanimously at the Wednesday city commission meeting. Matlow’s motion was preceded by an update from TPD Chief Revell related to the actions that are required […]
LOCAL NEWS At City Hall today, the City Commission will get an update on the use of AI and a report related to pedestrian safety on Madison Street. A tedious but vital process began Tuesday morning inside the Leon County courthouse as the murder and conspiracy trial of Donna Adelson kicked off. HCA Florida Capital […]
The Talent Development Council has launched TLHTalent.com, the Capital Region’s first centralized online hub connecting career seekers, employers, and community resources. TLH Talent offers a one-stop destination for industry spotlights, training opportunities, job boards, and essential support services like transportation and childcare assistance, all aimed at building a stronger local talent pipeline. “This platform fills a […]