Around 1,500 active-duty troops will be sent to the US-Mexico border in the coming days to assist with security measures, defense officials said yesterday. The move operationalizes one of President Donald Trump’s central campaign promises—to stem the flow of migrants entering the country—and a declaration of national emergency he signed shortly after being sworn in Monday. Border […]
Provided below are the news briefs from the Tallahassee City Commission meeting held on January 15, 2025. Presentations The city commission adopted proclamations recognizing Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Arbor Day, and Be My Neighbor Day. The City Commission Approved 9 Consent Items including: 8.02 The city commission voted to apply for, accept, and expend proceeds […]
Provided below are news briefs from the January 14, 2025, Leon County School Board meeting related to Recognitions, Reports and items considered by Board members. Recognitions, & Reports The Board received a report on the Children’s Services Council (CSC). The report was provided by Cecka Rose Green, the CSC Executive Director. The Board received a […]
TPD Officer Gabriel Beyer is being recognized for his efforts during the storms and flash floods that devastated much of Tallahassee in April 2024. Buildings were damaged, and many people lost their homes and loved ones. However, due to the efforts of Officer Beyer, three individuals’ lives were saved. Due to his heroism on that […]
On November 2, 2024, the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) responded to a local hospital’s Intensive Care Unit regarding a patient suffering from severe head trauma. It was determined that on the evening of November 1, 2024, the victim had been involved in an altercation near 502 East Orange Ave. During the incident, the victim was […]
The Leon County Sheriff’s Office recently recognized Detention Deputy William Dunn as the sworn Detention Employee of the Month for January 2025. Deputy Dunn began his career with the Leon County Sheriff’s Office in April 2006. Since that time, Deputy Dunn has served as a Detention Deputy in the Housing and Pathways Units. In July […]
Leon County has achieved a Class 5 rating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS), offering property owners in unincorporated areas a 25% discount on flood insurance premiums. In close coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the rating will result in automatic premium savings for 1,350 NFIP flood insurance […]
The City of Tallahassee recently announced it secured a $28.6 million federal grant to aid efforts to further strengthen the City’s electric grid. This investment will result in an even more resilient and equitable energy system to protect against extreme weather events. “We have made increasing grant revenue and bringing more money home to Tallahassee […]
The City of Tallahassee recently announced it secured a $6.7 million federal grant to aid efforts to revitalize and strengthen Tallahassee International Airport (TLH) infrastructure. “Starting 2025 on a high note, the City’s aggressive approach to identify and apply for competitive state and federal grants is paying off as we continue to see success in […]
Cleaver and Cork, the premier food, wine, beer, and spirits event hosted by the Tallahassee State College Foundation, recently announced that world champion BBQ pitmaster Josh Cooper of Cooper’s Next Level BBQ will be the celebrity chef for the Brunch & Barbeque event on Sunday, March 2, 2025. A former college football player and nationally […]