By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — In a closely watched dispute about First Amendment rights, attorneys for a biologist who was fired because of a social media post after the murder of conservative leader Charlie Kirk squared off against lawyers for the state on Monday. Biologist Brittney Brown, who worked for […]
During the recent Leon County Commission meeting on legislative priorities, Commissioner Christian Caban urged board members to discuss possible upcoming legislation targeting convicted criminals with crimes against children. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier held a conference over the summer, where he claimed he intended to propose legislation named “Missy’s Law” targeting these criminals. “You are […]
LOCAL NEWS A review of tax documents has discovered that Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare CEO Mark O’Bryant received $3.7 million in compensation in 2021. This finding follows a TR report revealing $3.1 million in compensation for O’Bryant in 2024. LOCAL SPORTS On Nov. 8th, the Chiles volleyball team completed their post season run winning the FHSAA […]
By Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix Amid a flurry of moves that has seen several Florida university presidents get replaced in the past year one leader is staying in place. The chair of the Florida State University’s Board of Trustees says he’s looking forward to extending President Richard McCullough’s contract. With his initial 2021 contract expiring Aug. 31, 2026, […]
LOCAL NEWS Recent IRS tax filings for 2024 show that the TMH Board approved a $1.3 million annual increase for TMH CEO Mark O’Bryant in 2024 bringing his annual compensation to $3.1 million. Get the details. On Thursday, November 6, a 12-year-old Griffin Middle School student in the 6th grade was arrested for possession of […]
On Thursday, November 6, a 12-year-old Griffin Middle School student in the 6th grade was arrested for possession of a weapon on school grounds. LCSO reported that after receiving a tip that the student may have a firearm in his backpack on campus, administrators and the School Resource Deputy contacted the student. School administrators then […]
By The News Service of Florida State university leaders in January will tackle Gov. Ron DeSantis’ directive to end the use of H-1B visas that allow foreigners to be hired faculty, the university system’s Chancellor Ray Rodrigues said Thursday. Rodrigues told the Board of Governors that conversations are already underway with university presidents. “We’ve heard […]
LOCAL NEWS The analysis concludes that Blueprint Infrastructure Sales Surtax funds could support the expansion of Fire Station #15 and the construction of Fire Station #17. However, the analysis confirms that all existing Blueprint Infrastructure revenues are fully committed to currently approved projects. The median sales price of existing homes in the Tallahassee MSA creeped […]
By Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix A bill forcing all Florida employers to use a federal verification tool to determine whether new hires are legally in the country passed its first hurdle Wednesday. HB 197, sponsored by Seminole Republican Rep. Berny Jacques, expands a 2023 law championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to require all employers — […]
According to filings with Leon County and the City of Tallahassee, the number of single-family new construction permits were up 2.1% in October 2025 when compared to October 2024. Permit values were down 17.1%. There were 49 permits issued in October 2025, compared to 48 permits issued one year ago. There were 31 permits issued in September […]