Supreme Court Ruling Restarts Porn Age Verification Fight

Supreme Court Ruling Restarts Porn Age Verification Fight

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — In a ruling that has implications for a battle over a similar Florida law, the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday upheld the constitutionality of a Texas law requiring age verification for access to websites with pornographic content. The court, in a 6-3 decision, said the […]

Weekly Roundup: Alligators and ICE

Weekly Roundup: Alligators and ICE

By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Amid what Gov. Ron DeSantis called the “sauna stage of Tallahassee weather,” attention shifted this week to a proposed migrant detention center in the Everglades and speculation about what the governor will redline from the state’s 2025-2026 budget. During an appearance Thursday in Boca Raton, […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Friday, June 27, 2025

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Friday, June 27, 2025

LOCAL NEWS Tallahassee’ Real Talk 93.3 radio station is being sold to Jon Jopling, the current President & CEO of Panama City based Magic Broadcasting. Jopling resides in Tallahassee Steve Stewart discusses the latest Leon County charter school controversy. Tallahassee’s first and only pre-professional women’s soccer team is chasing a playoff spot in both the USL […]

Tallahassee’s Real Talk 93.3 Radio Station Gets Local Owner

Tallahassee’s Real Talk 93.3 Radio Station Gets Local Owner

Tallahassee’ Real Talk 93.3 radio station is being sold to Jon Jopling, the current President & CEO of Panama City based Magic Broadcasting. Jopling resides in Tallahassee Magic Broadcasting announced the sale of Tallahassee radio station WVFT, Real Talk 93.3 FM, to 923 Ventures, LLC, owned by Jon Jopling. Jopling, who has served as President […]

States Plan University Accreditation Revamp

States Plan University Accreditation Revamp

By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida is working with university leaders from five other Southern states to form a new higher-education accrediting body, Gov. Ron DeSantis and officials from the other states announced Thursday. The Commission for Public Higher Education, which will need federal approval, would be an alternative to […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Thursday, June 26, 2025

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Thursday, June 26, 2025

LOCAL NEWS BREAKING NEWS: Tallahassee Reports has learned from several sources close to Mayor John Dailey that Dailey has decided to seek a third term. The City of Tallahassee broke ground on Tuesday, June 24 for its first city-owned electric vehicle charging station. City Manager Reese Goad said the 4-charging stand facility will have the […]

Detention Center Likely at Camp Blanding

Detention Center Likely at Camp Blanding

By The News Service of Florida Amid controversy about a plan to build a detention facility for undocumented immigrants in the Everglades, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday said a similar facility probably will be added at North Florida’s Camp Blanding. DeSantis said state Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie is working on the plan […]

BREAKING NEWS: Mayor John Dailey to Seek Third Term

BREAKING NEWS: Mayor John Dailey to Seek Third Term

Tallahassee Reports has learned from several sources close to Mayor John Dailey that Dailey has decided to seek a third term. Dailey was first elected Tallahassee mayor in 2018 and re-elected in 2022.  The decision comes after most local politicos had concluded Dailey would not run again. This political vacuum opened the door for others […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Wednesday, June 25, 2025

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Wednesday, June 25, 2025

LOCAL NEWS The Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) has arrested 25-year-old Deric Young following a death investigation that was later ruled a homicide involving a one-year-old child. The latest TR print edition is now available. Subscribe here to help support local journalism. Check out TR’s latest community poll related to cell phones in schools. FLORIDA NEWS […]