City Approves 13% Increase in Property Tax, 26.9% Increase in Fire Service Fee. Maddox is Lone Dissenter
Last Wednesday, the City Commission ended one of the most contentious budget debates in memory with the approval of a 13% property…
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Eagles Soar Against Providence Stallions
By Allysa Mears Last night, the NFC Eagles football team played Providence School, from Jacksonville, Florida, on their home field. The Eagles…
Proposed $1.5 Million CRA Grant for Southside Health Facility Generates Heated Debate
UPDATE The CRA voted 6-2 in favor of the $1.5 million grant to Big Bend Cares. Voting for the grant were County…
MY VIEW – THE KILLEARN DEBACLE
By Claire Duchemin Reading the recent columns by J.T. Williams and Barton Tuck on the proposed closing of the north nine holes…
BREAKING NEWS: City’s Latest Budget Spends More Than City Manager’s Original Budget
After numerous budget workshops, town hall meetings, recommendations from citizens, and city commission votes, the City staff released the budget that City…
BREAKING NEWS: Feds to Give City $1.85 Million for Police Officers
Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch announced yesterday that more than $107 million in grant funding will be released through the Department of…
ANALYSIS: Mayor’s Office Salary Expenses Are Significantly Higher Than Expenses In Comparable Cities
Tallahassee Reports has determined that the personnel expenditures in the City of Tallahassee’s Mayor’s Office are significantly higher when compared to personnel…
Wakulla County Holds a Successful Wings & Wheels Fly-In
By Anthony Stephens The airspace over the sleepy little coastal community of Mashes Sands was abuzz this weekend as dozens of airplanes…
Mayor Gillum Calls Citizen Group Proposal A “Lie”, Then Asks for “Mutual Respect”
At last weeks public hearing on the City’s proposed $750 million budget, Mayor Gillum aimed his most pointed comments at a group…
Agape Christian Saints upset Maclay Marauders 36-7
By Cassidy Craig The Agape Christian Saints (1-3) of Orlando defeated the Maclay Marauders (0-5) 36-7 at Maclay last night. With only…
City Commission Sets 13% Increase in Property Tax, Commissioners Criticize Budget Process
In a public hearing that started at approximately 6:30 pm and lasted past 10:30 pm, 50 speakers let their voice be heard…
Maclay Volleyball Falls to Chiles 3-1
By Cassidy Craig The Maclay Marauders (4-2) suffered a disappointing 3-1 set loss to their rival the Chiles Timberwolves (5-4) last night…