By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — In a case that has drawn national attention, a federal appeals court this week declined to reconsider a decision that backed the Leon County school system in a dispute about a student wanting to express a gender identity and use pronouns the child’s parents didn’t […]
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Talk of détente between the camps of President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis took a turn this week as DeSantis tapped Sen. Blaise Ingoglia, R-Spring Hill, as Florida’s chief financial officer, snubbing the state senator who garnered the president’s blessing for the post. DeSantis […]
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 3.7 percent in June, while private-sector jobs were down 21,000 from May, according to a report released Friday by the state Department of Commerce. The state estimated 415,000 Floridians qualified as unemployed in June, up 1,000 from May. […]
The latest jobs report shows the Leon County June unemployment rate increased to 4.3%. The May unemployment rate was 3.8%. The increase was driven by more than 1,000 people entering the workforce. The 4.3% unemployment rate is the highest reported in Leon County since August 2021 when the unemployment rate was 4.4%. The U.S. June […]
LOCAL NEWS On Thursday afternoon, the Children’s Services Council of Leon County voted to approve the $10.5 million FY2025-26 budget, adopt the current millage rate of .03477, and to fund an after-school program impacted by federal budget cuts. Steve Stewart discusses the LCS budget shortfall and possible solutions. On Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025, the Network […]
LOCAL NEWS Steve Stewart discusses local law enforcement issues and the recent operation to aimed at arresting sexual predators. Accused Florida State University gunman Phoenix Ikner’s trial date has been set. During a case management hearing Wednesday, Leon County Judge Lance Neff announced jury selection for the case will begin November 3. But that date […]
LOCAL NEWS Leon County Schools Superintendent Rocky Hanna recently revealed the school district is facing a projected $12.5 million shortfall. ________________________ A total of 16 individuals have been arrested following “Operation Rabbit Hole,” a multi-agency effort aimed at identifying and arresting individuals who use the internet to prey on children. __________________________ The Steve Stewart Show: […]
Orange County (Orlando area) has gone to the Florida Supreme Court after an appeals court ruled last month that the industry group Florida Realtors and the Florida Apartment Association can seek attorney fees from the county after a battle about a rent-control measure. Orange County filed a notice last week that is a first step […]
The Steve Stewart Show airs live on Tuesday & Thursday from noon to 1:00 p.m. on RealTalk 93.3. Tuesday, July 15th LCS Budget Shortfall (@-31.35)The Leon County Schools (LCS) are facing a projected budget shortfall of $12.5 million for the upcoming school year. Superintendent Hanna expressed disappointment and frustration with the level of funding for […]
A total of 16 individuals have been arrested following “Operation Rabbit Hole,” a multi-agency effort aimed at identifying and arresting individuals who use the internet to prey on children. The operation was conducted in partnership with the Tallahassee Police Department, Leon County Sheriff’s Office, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, and the United […]