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 […]

Man Arrested in Homicide of Child

Man Arrested in Homicide of Child

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. On June 23, at approximately 9:15 a.m., first responders were dispatched to a residence in the 1700 block of Saxon Street in reference to a child who was not breathing. Life-saving […]

Historic Heat Wave

Historic Heat Wave

A record-breaking heat wave is scorching much of the eastern US, with some cities seeing their hottest June temperatures in over a decade. Driven by a powerful heat dome, temperatures have soared 15 to 20 degrees above normal—New York City exceeded its 1888 record Tuesday of 96 degrees—and heat indexes have climbed over 100 degrees in several […]

State Employees to Get Extra Day Off

State Employees to Get Extra Day Off

By The News Service of Florida State employees will get a little extra time to enjoy the Independence Day weekend. Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday announced that state offices will be closed July 3, in addition to the already-planned closure on July 4. His office said nearly 100,000 people will get the extra day off. […]

Settlement Eyed in Immigration Fight

Settlement Eyed in Immigration Fight

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida is attempting to settle a long-running legal battle with the federal government over immigration policies during the Biden administration, a court document filed Monday shows. The document, a joint motion filed by state and federal attorneys, asked the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, June 24, 2025

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, June 24, 2025

LOCAL NEWS Review city commission votes on policy issues and public hearings from the June meeting. Notable issues include the Circle K lawsuit and a proposed moratorium on gas station permits. The Children’s Services Council of Leon County (CSC Leon) recently approved a $163,125 grant to the Family Promise of the Big Bend’s HOPE Emergency […]

Leon County Track & Field Athletes Compete in National Championships

Leon County Track & Field Athletes Compete in National Championships

Provided below is information on three Leon County athletes that recently participated in national championship competition. Chiles boys discus thrower and recent state champion, Jason Atwood, competed in the Nike Outdoor U20 Nationals in Eugene, OR on June 6th. Although the conditions involved more rain than anyone would have liked, Atwood’s longest and only official […]