Instagram began introducing new restrictive accounts yesterday for users under the age of 18 to address growing concerns about social media’s impact on youth. The overhaul is estimated to affect over 100 million accounts worldwide and comes as parent company Meta faces a lawsuit from 33 states alleging its platforms harm children’s mental health. New accounts for minors in the […]
On September 11, 2024, The James Madison Institute announced the promotion of Logan Padgett to Senior Vice President. “As JMI continues to influence public policy in both Florida and across the country, Logan’s contributions to the organization have been critical to our strategic efforts. Because of her leadership skills, work ethic and integrity, she has earned this […]
The latest information from the Tallahassee International Airport shows the August 2024 passenger traffic increased 16.8% when compared to traffic one year ago. The number of passengers was up 11,909 from the 70,956 reported during August 2023 to 82,865 in August 2024. The calendar year-to-date comparison, January through August, shows passenger traffic is up 14.70% […]
LOCAL NEWS According to filings with Leon County and the City of Tallahassee, the number of single-family new construction permits was down 46.7% in August 2024 when compared to August 2023. Get the details. The Leon County Commission is considering a funding recommendation of $100,000 for the Public Safety Coordinating Council to implement a Rental […]
The Leon County Commission recently approved a funding recommendation of $100,000 for the Public Safety Coordinating Council to implement a Rental Housing Assistance Program (RHA) for homeless individuals recently released from the Leon County Detention Facility. The Public Safety Coordinating Council (PSCC) will utilize the $100,000 to implement the Rental Housing Assistance Program and work […]
The Lincoln Trojans lead the most recent MaxPreps high school football rankings for teams in Leon County. The table pictured below is a ranking of the 10 high schools located in Leon County that have football teams based on current record, overall rating and strength of schedule as shown in MaxPreps. The stats used in […]
Officials yesterday charged a 58-year-old man—suspected of the second attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump—with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number. The charges are preliminary, and the case will require a grand jury indictment before it can proceed. New details from the attempt Sunday (see previous write-up) […]
Tallahassee State College (TSC) has kicked off the fall semester, welcoming its largest cohort of new faculty members in its history thanks to significant increases in student enrollment and expanded academic offerings. TSC’s student headcount has surpassed 12,000, reflecting a 7.2% increase in enrollment. The College also reports a 9.1% increase in credit hours compared […]
According to filings with Leon County and the City of Tallahassee, the number of single-family new construction permits was down 46.7% in August 2024 when compared to August 2023. There were 32 permits issued in August 2024, down 28 from the 60 permits issued one year ago. There were 44 permits issued last month. The value of […]
LOCAL NEWS Developing Story: City commission candidate Dot Inman-Johnson is calling on Leon County Schools to pay millions in fire service fees even though school districts across the state are exempt from the fee. After a 3-day jury trial that began on September 11 and featured 12 witnesses for the prosecution, Jaheim Nix was found […]