Tallahassee State College (TSC) Foundation recently announced a $10,000 donation from Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. CPAs (THF) to establish a new scholarship supporting students pursuing careers in accounting and technology. This gift will provide financial assistance to TSC students who demonstrate academic promise and an interest in these critical fields. The press release noted that “The Thomas […]
On Wednesday, March 5th, 2025, the Children’s Services Council of Leon County held a Governing Council Meeting. Provided below are the meeting briefs. Executive Director’s Report On February 28th, 2025, Governor Ron DeSantis reappointed Mr. Paul Mitchell and Mr. Mark O’Bryant to the Council, as well as appointing Ms. Allison Richards, she also serves as […]
LOCAL NEWS The latest employment report shows that the number of jobs in Leon County increased in January when compared to December. There were 161,025 people working in Leon County in January compared to December’s revised employment number of 160,374, an increase of 651 jobs. On March 18, 2025, the Leon County Board of Commissioners […]
On March 18, 2025, the Leon County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to realign $1 million in federal Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) funding previously approved by the Board for the Tallahassee Housing Authority’s (THA) Columbia Gardens at South City (Columbia Gardens) affordable housing project. This realignment will ensure that the ERA funds will be utilized […]
On March 18, 2025, the Leon County Commissioners heard a status report from Domi Education Inc. about the impact of their programs and initiatives. Domi entered into a public-private partnership with Leon County in 2013 to help stimulate economic growth. Per Domi’s website, their “incubation programs are designed to equip entrepreneurs to launch and scale […]
The latest employment report shows that the number of jobs in Leon County increased in January when compared to December. There were 161,025 people working in Leon County in January compared to December’s revised employment number of 160,374, an increase of 651 jobs. The January unemployment rate came in at 3.7%, up from the 3.3% […]
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s unemployment rate had a slight uptick to 3.5 percent in January, while Gov. Ron DeSantis touted growth in the labor force. The state Department of Commerce on Monday released a report that said the January rate was up from 3.4 percent in December. It […]
LOCAL NEWS On March 18, 2025, the Leon County Commission will consider the budget for outside agencies and the Community Human Services Partnership (CHSP) for the fiscal year 2026. Four women have been arrested and charged in the brutal beating of a man outside of Pockets Pool and Pub on Sharer Road early Sunday morning. […]
On March 18, 2025, the Leon County Commission voted to establish the Fiscal Year 2026 maximum discretionary funding levels for outside agencies including the Community Human Services Partnership (CHSP). Leon County allocates these funds to non-profit organizations that engage in community initiatives related to issues like homelessness and domestic violence. The budget for FY2026 is […]
LOCAL NEWS The Children’s Services Council of Leon County (CSC Leon) will host its Finance & Budget Committee Meeting on Thursday, March 20. See the financial reports here. FLORIDA NEWS More than two years after the Legislature clamped down on lawsuits against property insurance companies, a House panel Thursday reopened a major debate about attorney […]