Avery McKnight Appointed FAMU General Counsel

Avery McKnight Appointed FAMU General Counsel

Florida A&M University (FAMU) recently announced the appointment of Avery D. McKnight as vice president of Legal Affairs and general counsel, effective May 12, 2025. The alumnus brings with him more than three decades of legal experience, much of it dedicated to the service of higher education and public institutions across the state of Florida. […]

Maclay Juniors Host Sexual Assault Awareness Panel with Legal Experts

Maclay Juniors Host Sexual Assault Awareness Panel with Legal Experts

In a powerful effort to educate and empower their peers, Maclay School juniors Claire Smith and Blair Bayliss organized a sexual assault awareness panel on April 24, drawing a packed audience of upper school students and faculty. The event featured an esteemed lineup of speakers including State Attorney Jack Campbell, Chief Assistant State Attorney Georgia […]

FSUPD Officers Receive Governor’s Medal of Heroism

FSUPD Officers Receive Governor’s Medal of Heroism

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently presented members of the Florida State University Police Department with the Governor’s Medal of Heroism in honor of their bravery during the campus shooting that took place at the Student Union earlier this month.  FSUPD officers quickly responded to the April 17 shooting, neutralizing the threat in just over two […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Wednesday, May 7, 2025

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Wednesday, May 7, 2025

LOCAL NEWS A Tallahassee woman accused of hitting and killing a toddler in 2020 was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday, according to the Second Judicial Circuit of Florida State Attorney’s Office. On Thursday, the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency (IA) budget workshop, elected officials will consider a proposal to fund air service financial incentives in the amount […]

New US Travel Requirement

New US Travel Requirement

Starting today, most travelers flying domestically within the US must present a federally compliant driver’s license or identification card—known as a REAL ID and marked by a star in the upper right corner—to airport security or to access other federal facilities.  Travelers without a REAL ID-compliant license or identification will still be allowed to board domestic flights, but should […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, May 6, 2025

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, May 6, 2025

LOCAL NEWS The latest jobs report shows the Leon County March unemployment rate was unchanged from February at 3.8%. Four months into 2025, crime incident data published daily by the Tallahassee Police Department shows that total crime incidents have declined by 37.2% when compared to incident data from January thru April in 2024.  HCA Florida […]

Crime Continues Trending Down, Auto Related Incidents Up in April

Crime Continues Trending Down, Auto Related Incidents Up in April

Four months into 2025, crime incident data published daily by the Tallahassee Police Department shows that total crime incidents have declined by 37.2% when compared to incident data from January thru April in 2024. The drop was driven by a 40.6% decline in property crime. However, auto thefts and auto burglaries increased dramatically – approximately […]

HCA Florida Capital Hospital Announces New CEO

HCA Florida Capital Hospital Announces New CEO

HCA Florida Capital Hospital recently announced the appointment of Dale Neely as chief executive officer. This is a return to Tallahassee for Neely, who served for five years as chief operating officer at HCA Florida Capital Hospital from 2007-2012. In his new role, Neely will oversee the 288-bed, full-service acute care hospital, outpatient centers and […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Monday, May 5, 2025

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Monday, May 5, 2025

LOCAL NEWS During the May 8th Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency (IA) budget workshop, elected officials will consider a proposal to fund air service financial incentives in the amount of $670,000 annually beginning in 2026. Leon County and Tallahassee elected officials don’t like the state’s requirement that forces them to enter into agreements between their local law […]

Blueprint to Consider Air Service Incentives

Blueprint to Consider Air Service Incentives

During the May 8th Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency (IA) budget workshop, elected officials will consider a proposal to fund air service financial incentives in the amount of $670,000 annually beginning in 2026. The proposal comes after public criticism of high fares and the loss of JetBlue service at the Tallahassee airport. The proposed IA FY 2026 […]

1 3 4 5 6 7 344