LOCAL NEWS Leon County Commissioner for District 2 Christian Caban, who also serves as Vice-Chairman, penned a letter to Commissioner David O’Keefe addressing a controversial social media post by O’Keefe related to the recent murder of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare. Saturday is the Winter Festival in downtown Tallahassee. Events take place from 3-10 p.m. […]
There are several good reasons that Pam Bondi will be confirmed as President-elect Donald Trump’s attorney general. When her appointment was announced, so soon after the withdrawal of former Pensacola Congressman Matt Gaetz, reaction in Washington pretty much broke down along party lines. But mostly, there was relief that a nasty confirmation fight over Gaetz […]
LOCAL NEWS The latest Florida Realtors report shows that there were 290 October single-family sales in the Tallahassee MSA, up 9.8% when compared to last year. The median sales price was $323,900, up 1.2% from October 2023. At the December 10th meeting, Leon County Commissioners (Board) will receive a status report on transitional housing in Leon […]
At the December 10th meeting, Leon County Commissioners (Board) will receive a status report on transitional housing in Leon County for homeless individuals and families. The Board requested the report at its July 9, 2024, meeting. Transitional Housing The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development defines transitional housing as providing temporary housing with supportive […]
Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, the insurance division of UnitedHealth Group, was shot and killed yesterday in what police called a targeted attack in Manhattan. The company was holding its annual investor day at the Hilton Hotel. A search for the suspect is underway. The 50-year-old Thompson was arriving around 6:45 am ET when the suspect, wearing […]
LOCAL NEWS As of November 30, 2024, the year-to-date numbers indicate that the total number of crime incidents reported by the Tallahassee Police Department are down 8.0% when compared to the same period in 2023. Check out the news briefs from the Leon County Commission meeting held on November 19, 2024. Check out the news […]
As of November 30, 2024, the year-to-date numbers indicate that the total number of crime incidents reported by the Tallahassee Police Department are down 8.0% when compared to the same period in 2023. TR’s last report indicated the total number of crime incidents was down 6.9% year-to-date (YTD). The numbers show that property crime incidents are down […]
Leon County Government recently announced Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, with special guest Willie Watson to perform at the Adderley Amphitheater at Cascades Park on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Tickets go on sale Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at 10 a.m. Alison Krauss & Union Station, featuring legendary dobro player Jerry Douglas, have redefined […]
Florida A&M University (FAMU) announced Malinda Williams, actress, author and founder of the Arise And Shine Foundation, Inc.; and Marc H. Morial, president and CEO of the National Urban League, as the keynote speakers for the 2024 Fall Commencement Ceremonies scheduled December 13-14 at the Al Lawson Multipurpose Center. Williams will serve as the speaker on Friday, December […]
By TSC News Tallahassee State College’s student media publications, Eyrie and The Talon, secured thirteen awards at the Florida College System Publications Association Annual Conference. The Eyrie, the College’s art and literary magazine, received eight awards for its 43rd edition. Notably, Joshua Newsome’s captivating piece, “The Desert is Alive,” claimed first place in the Nonfiction category. […]