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. […]
Provided below are news briefs from the November 19, 2024, Leon County School Board meeting related to items considered by Board members. Item 19.01 The Board approved the convening of the Annual Meeting of the Leon School Board Leasing Corporation. The Bylaws of the Leon School Board Leasing Corporation call for an annual meeting of […]
Below are the news briefs from the Leon County Commission meeting held on November 19, 2024. The Board approved Consent Items 1-11, 13-17. Consent Items Pulled for Discussion Agenda Item 12, pulled by Commissioner Proctor: The Board voted 6-1 (Proctor against) to approve an Off-System Agreement with FDOT for the construction of the Springhill Road […]
The Florida Realtors October 2024 report on single-family sales activity in Florida shows there were 18,617 transactions, down 5.6% when compared to October 2023. Year-to Date (YTD) numbers show that single – family sales transactions in Florida were down 3.0% ten months into 2024 when compared to last year. On the pricing front, the October […]
LOCAL NEWS The latest employment report shows the number of jobs in Leon County in October remained basically unchanged when compared to September. There were 159,305 people working in Leon County in October compared to September’s revised employment number of 159,286. The Children’s Services Council of Leon County (CSC Leon) will hold two committee meetings […]