Decision by City Ethics Officer Raises Questions

Decision by City Ethics Officer Raises Questions

The City’s independent ethics board is experiencing growing pains. The recent announcement of Chair Lila Jaber’s  resignation after revelations of possible conflicts of interest with her law firm and the board’s controversial hiring of Julie Meadows-Keefe as the Board’s Ethic’s officer, has raised the level of scrutiny of the Board. And now, as ethics complaints […]

Killearn Country Club Owner Moves Forward Despite Court Orders

Killearn Country Club Owner Moves Forward Despite Court Orders

The redevelopment efforts of Barton Tuck, the current owner of the Killearn Country Club, is spiraling into controversy. Tuck’s recent decision to close the north nine holes has increased the urgency for all those with a vested interest. It now appears Mr. Tuck, and his legal team, have lost their patience with the court system and […]

Tallahassee Quarterback Club Announces Players of the Week

Tallahassee Quarterback Club Announces Players of the Week

The Tallahassee Quarterback Club has announced their Players of the Week for the week of October 18th. The club chose Co-Offensive Lineman Players of the Week this week and therefore there is not a Special Teams Player of the Week. Offensive Player of the Week: Darius Bradwell, Godby High School 9 of 16 for 176 […]

Eagles Come Up Short Against Wakulla

Eagles Come Up Short Against Wakulla

By: Allysa Mears The NFC Eagles played against their rival, the Wakulla War Eagles, last night at Wakulla. The NFC football team had an extremely hard week of practices in attempt to prepare for the game, but it was the War Eagles that came out on top 42-23. Feeding off of adrenaline, the Eagles scored […]

Maclay defeats St. Francis 24-6

Maclay defeats St. Francis 24-6

The Maclay Marauders (2-6) brought in a 24-6 win over the St. Francis Catholic Wolves (2-6) of Gainesville, FL in front of many Maclay alumni for the 2015 Homecoming game. Though both teams lacked strength in numbers, the Marauders were able to come out with the victory over the Wolves. Defense played a major role […]

Hospitality and State Government Jobs Fuel September Employment Growth

Hospitality and State Government Jobs Fuel September Employment Growth

The recent surge in Leon county employment was welcome news given the recent losses in jobs. We reported earlier this week that Leon county added just over 4,000 jobs in September.  See report here. A new report provided by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity gives an indication of what type of jobs were created […]

Edison Owner Resigns from City Board

Edison Owner Resigns from City Board

Today, Tallahassee Reports was notified that Adam Corey has resigned his position on the Tallahassee Housing Authority (THA) board. On September 9th Tallahassee Reports published an article detailing relationships between the Gunster Law Firm and the City of Tallahassee. The report addressed potential conflicts between Lila Jaber, the Chairman of the City’s Ethics Board and […]