By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A federal appeals court Monday rejected restrictions that Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican lawmakers placed on addressing race-related issues in workplace training — part of a controversial 2022 law that DeSantis dubbed the “Stop WOKE Act.” A three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court […]
Indoor Active Brands, a platform company that focuses on indoor entertainment concepts, announced today the launch of The Pickle Pad. The Pickle Pad combines sport and entertainment in one venue featuring indoor pickleball courts, a chef-inspired restaurant and bar, and a plethora of social gaming options – offering fun for everyone. The brand’s first U.S. […]
The latest information from the Tallahassee International Airport shows that January 2024 passenger traffic increased 12.5% when compared to traffic one year ago. The number of passengers was up 7,680 from the 61,389 reported during January 2023 to 69,069 in January 2024. Relative to 2023, the Passenger Traffic Report shows passenger counts were up 12.6% for […]
Sponsored by FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERY DOWNLOAD FOODIES APP Select a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS On Wednesday March, 6, 2024, the City Commission will consider a settlement that will resolve the claims of Jennifer Marks against the City of Tallahassee for $105,000. The settlement has been approved by the Liability Oversight Committee […]
On Wednesday March, 6, 2024, the City Commission will consider a settlement that will resolve the claims of Jennifer Marks against the City of Tallahassee for $105,000. The settlement has been approved by the Liability Oversight Committee and will be paid from Risk Management funds. The settlement stems from an accident involving a TPD officer. […]
By Ryan Dailey, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — The Florida House on Friday passed a measure that supporters say is designed to keep “identity politics” out of teacher preparation programs that lead to educators getting professional certificates — as Democratic members likened the bill to academic censorship. Members of the Republican-dominated House voted […]
Sponsored by FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERY DOWNLOAD FOODIES APP Select a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS On Thursday night the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency (IA) voted 8-4 to begin an “amendment process to allow infrastructure funds to purchase land for mixed-income affordable rentals including units for families with very-low and extremely-low income.” Blueprint members […]
On Thursday night the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency (IA) voted 8-4 to begin an “amendment process to allow infrastructure funds to purchase land for mixed-income affordable rentals including units for families with very-low and extremely-low income.” Leon County Commissioners Carolyn Cummings, Nick Maddox, Bill Proctor & David O’Keefe supported the measure while Commissioners Brian Welch and […]
Sponsored by FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERY DOWNLOAD FOODIES APP Select a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS A significant Blueprint IA meeting will take place today. The Airport Gateway, Bragg Stadium improvements, the North Florida Fairgrounds, the North Monroe Gateway and affordable housing are among the issues on the agenda. On March 5, 2024, […]
On March 5, 2024, the Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Commission will consider a request to conduct the first and only public hearing related to an an ordinance to change the zoning classification from Single-Family Detached Residential (R-1) to the Citrus Grove Planned Unit Development (PUD) for 149.35 acres located between Apalachee Parkway and Old Saint Augustine […]