Provided below are the news briefs from the November 18, 2025, Leon County School Board meeting. Items for Consideration -all votes were unanimous, 4-0. (Jones absent) Item 19.01. The Board held the annual meeting of the Leon County School Board Leasing Corporation. There was no business before the Leasing Corporation. Item 19.02, Item 19.03 & Item 19.04. The […]
Below are the news briefs from the Leon County Commission meeting held on November 18, 2025. The Board approved 14 Consent Items unanimously (7-0). Consent Items 11 & 12 passed 6-1 with Commissioner Caban voting no. General Business Item 17.The Board voted unanimously to ratify Board Actions taken at the October 28, workshop on the […]
The Tallahassee QB Club recently announced that the club’s 76th Annual Jamboree will feature keynote speaker Warrick Dunn. The club notes that for the “first time in our storied 76-year history, Warrick Dunn takes the podium—delivering what is sure to be an unforgettable message of grit, leadership, and giving back. This is the night Tallahassee […]
LOCAL NEWS The Leon County School Board recently got some good news. It seems, despite an uptick right after summer vacation, the total number of students bringing guns to school this year is down. But board members insist that even one case is still too many. At the November 18th meeting, the Leon County Commission […]
At the November 18th meeting, the Leon County Commission voted to approve a bid for construction of the Big Bend Scenic Byway (BBSB) Improvements Project to Arris General Contractors Inc., the lowest responsive bidder, in the amount of $1,168,352. This project is fully funded by grants from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Florida […]
By Florida Phoenix Staff Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky ordered a 6.9% decrease in workers’ compensation rates for the coming year. The reduction applies to both new and renewal policies effective Jan. 1, 2026. “I am pleased to approve a substantial rate cut of 6.9% for Florida’s workers’ compensation policies this upcoming year. This rate decrease […]
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — An administrative law judge Tuesday rejected Ocoee’s challenge to a decision by the Florida Department of Commerce that changes to a city comprehensive plan were “null and void” because of a controversial new state law. The law, passed during this spring’s legislative session, has drawn […]
HCA Florida Capital Hospital recently announced it has achieved numerous distinctions for exceptional clinical outcomes from Healthgrades, the No. 1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. Notably, HCA Florida Capital Hospital was named among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation for surgical care in 2026 and received the Healthgrades […]
The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to bring the National Civics Bee to North Florida for the 2025-2026 program year. This annual initiative, now expanding to all 50 states in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, invites middle school students to showcase their civics knowledge, engage in their communities, […]
Leon County Government recently announced two standout performances at the Adderley Amphitheater at Cascades Park: An Evening with TOTO on Thursday, February 26, 2026, and the return of the legendary Earth, Wind & Fire on Friday, April 24, 2026, in partnership with Word of South Festival. Tickets for both concerts go on sale on Friday, November […]