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 […]
The latest information from the Tallahassee International Airport shows the November 2025 passenger traffic decreased 17.5% when compared to traffic one year ago. The number of passengers was down 15,056 from the 85,819 reported during November 2024 to 70,763 in November 2025. The calendar year-to-date comparison, January through November, shows passenger traffic is down 6.04% […]
According to filings with Leon County and the City of Tallahassee, the number of single-family new construction permits were down 18.2% in November 2025 when compared to November 2024. However, permit values were up 25.6%. There were 27 permits issued in November 2025, compared to 33 permits issued one year ago. There were 49 permits issued in […]
Tallahassee police have announced an arrest following an investigation into large-scale marijuana trafficking. According to the press release, 34-year-old Danny Francisque is in custody after detectives say a tip led them to search his apartment on Dixie Drive. TPD says they found 52 pounds of marijuana in an apartment that was being used mainly to […]
President Donald Trump gave a prime-time address to the nation yesterday to highlight his administration’s work on the economy, health care, and immigration. He also announced a $1,776 dividend to every US soldier. The speech came as a recent poll found his approval ratings had reached a two-term low. The address also followed his announcement that the US military […]