LOCAL NEWS An analysis of crime data in Leon County shows that fatal shootings have reached a 17-month low as of August 31, 2024. Get the details. LOCAL SPORTS NEWS The latest Leon County Maxprep volleyball rankings have the Chiles Timberwolves in the top position followed by Florida High. FLORIDA NEWS Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Tuesday […]
The latest Leon County Maxprep volleyball rankings have the Chiles Timberwolves in the top position followed by Florida High. The table below is a ranking of the 10 Leon County high schools that have indoor volleyball teams based on current record, overall rating and strength of schedule as tabulated by MaxPreps. The stats used in […]
The Republican Party of Florida held a registration advantage of 1.026 million voters over the Florida Democratic Party as of Aug. 31, according to data posted Tuesday on the state Division of Elections website. The data showed the Republican Party with 5,385,554 “active” registered voters, while the Democratic Party had 4,359,354. Another 3,544,576 voters were […]
The US will recognize the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks today, with a number of memorials being held around the country. In New York City, families will gather at the 9/11 Memorial Plaza to read aloud the names of the thousands of victims killed, followed by the annual Tribute in Light ceremony. The day is the […]
LOCAL NEWS The negotiations related to the Tallahassee firefighter union contract for years 2025-27, which appeared to be moving towards a quick resolution, have hit a snag. City proposes 10.5% raise for starting firefighters, Union wants more concessions. In a press release, the City of Tallahassee reported that a $20.3 million grant was secured from […]
The latest Leon County High School football rankings show Lincoln Trojans on top followed by the Florida High Seminoles. The table below is a ranking of the 10 Leon County high schools that have football teams based on current record, overall rating and strength of schedule as tabulated by MaxPreps. The stats used in this […]
In a press release, the City of Tallahassee reported that a $20.3 million grant was secured from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to support two critical infrastructure projects at Tallahassee International Airport – enhancements to Taxiway Bravo and the terminal’s central utility plant. “We set a goal five years ago to increase our receipt of […]
LOCAL NEWS Crime incident reports produced by the Tallahassee Police Department, and released on a daily basis, show that through the first 8 months of 2024 violent crime incidents are down 13.8% when compared to the same period during 2023. Property crimes are down 4.0%. Trickle Down Information: Like a balanced diet, responsible citizens should […]
FAMU Announces Lt. Audrey Alexander as Police Chief Florida A&M University (FAMU) Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration/Chief Financial Officer Rebecca Brown recently announced the appointment of Lt. Audrey Alexander as chief of police, effective September 13, 2024. “Lieutenant Alexander has the necessary qualifications and has demonstrated her commitment to serve FAMU in this […]
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Legislative budget leaders said they expect lawmakers to remain “fiscally responsible” after being advised Friday the state faces potential deficits in coming years as federal coronavirus pandemic money dries up. After receiving a presentation about Florida’s long-term-financial outlook, House Appropriations Chairman Tom Leek, R-Ormond Beach, […]