Leon County Addresses Potential Charter Amendments

Leon County Addresses Potential Charter Amendments

On September 23, the Board of County Commissioners held a meeting to discuss seven potential charter amendments for consideration by the Citizen Charter Review Committee (CCRC). The CCRC, a group of citizens appointed to review the Charter every eight years, will review the proposed amendments and make recommendations. After a thorough discussion, two issues were […]

Former Democrat Files Bill Banning Shari’a Law in Florida Government

Former Democrat Files Bill Banning Shari’a Law in Florida Government

By Livia Caputo, Florida Phoenix A Florida lawmaker who suddenly switched parties last year filed a state version of a federal bill Wednesday that would ban courts and agencies from using Shari’a Law. Rep. Hillary Cassel, a Broward Republican who served in the state House as a Democrat for two years, issued HB 119 banning Florida courts, panels, […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Wednesday, October 8, 2025

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Wednesday, October 8, 2025

LOCAL NEWS 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. Tallahassee State College (TSC) has been named the 2025 Entrepreneurial College of the Year by the National Association for […]

Tallahassee State College Named Entrepreneurial College of the Year by NACCE

Tallahassee State College Named Entrepreneurial College of the Year by NACCE

Tallahassee State College (TSC) has been named the 2025 Entrepreneurial College of the Year by the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), North America’s leading advocate for entrepreneurship education. The award was presented, October 7, during the NACCE 2025 Annual Conference in Coronado, California. The award was accepted by Shelly Bell, Vice President for […]

Lawmakers Ponder AI in Insurance

Lawmakers Ponder AI in Insurance

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 Celebrates Opening of Renovated Main Library Second Floor

Leon County Celebrates Opening of Renovated Main Library Second Floor

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 […]

Cold Case Solved After Eight Years

Cold Case Solved After Eight Years

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 […]

Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: September 23, 2025

Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: September 23, 2025

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 […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, October 7, 2025

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, October 7, 2025

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 […]

Tax Collections Top Projection

Tax Collections Top Projection

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 […]