Funding will support corridor-wide safety upgrades along seven miles of North Monroe Street (US 27/SR 63) for pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers. Leon County Government has secured a $16.8 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program for the North Monroe Street Safety Implementation project. […]
By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix Choosing the top political stories in an “off year” when no statewide elections took place is challenging — although jockeying for the 2026 elections is well under way. Property taxes and gun rights, meanwhile, have emerged as issues likely to dominate the 2026 legislative session, which kicks off in a […]
Below are the news briefs from the Leon County Commission meeting held on December 9, 2025. The Board approved 15 Consent Items unanimously (7-0). General Business Item 16: County Commission voted 7-0 to approve the Resolution authorizing the Housing Finance Authority of Leon County to issue $15,000,000 in Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for the Leon […]
Leon County is facing a housing shortage. By the year 2050, officials say the county will need an additional 23,000 housing units. To find space for that growth, the county and city are looking at changes to the Comprehensive Plan—essentially a blueprint for local development. Some of those changes include expanding the Urban Services Area […]
Provided below are the news briefs from the Tallahassee City Commission meeting held on December 10, 2025. Consent Agenda Approval: The city commission voted unanimously to approve 7 consent items. City Commission Appointments Item 10.01: City commission voted unanimously to reappoint Bill Landing to Seat 1, and Bill Leseman to Seat 2, on the Science […]
During the December 10th city commission meeting, staff addressed the potential impact of property tax legislation. Beginning in fiscal year 2027, several proposed Florida House bills are expected to significantly reduce the city’s property tax revenue over the next decade. Staff noted that assuming a 3% annual growth in taxable property value, the combined effect […]
Renowned entrepreneur, investor, reality TV star, and Camping World Chairman & CEO Marcus Lemonis will be the latest headliner at Tallahassee’s premier business event — the Power Forward Speaker Series — in January 2026. As part of First Commerce’s dedication to the business community, Tallahassee’s largest locally based credit union created the Power Forward Speaker […]
Florida A&M University (FAMU) President Marva B. Johnson, J.D., recently announced the appointment of Brandi Tatum-Fedrick, Ed.D., to the permanent role of Vice President for University Advancement and Executive Director of the FAMU Foundation. She will align advancement strategy with the vision and priorities established by President Johnson. “It is my pleasure to welcome Dr. Brandi Tatum-Fedrick […]
For Tallahassee breast cancer survivor Chelisa Huse, trusting her instincts made all the difference. Diagnosed with breast cancer in the summer of 2024, just weeks after her 45th birthday, Huse began treatment at the Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Cancer Center. “I’m a good example of, if something feels off, go get checked,” Huse said in a […]
The City of Tallahassee has agreed to sell the Capitol City Country Club golf course to the club for $1.255 million. The almost 180-acre property is currently leased to the club for a dollar a year. That’s due to a 99-year agreement approved by the city commission in 1956. At the time, the city was […]