The latest information from the Tallahassee International Airport shows the September 2025 passenger traffic decreased 6.2% when compared to traffic one year ago. The number of passengers was down 4,706 from the 75,715 reported during September 2024 to 71,009 in September 2025. The calendar year-to-date comparison, January through September, shows passenger traffic is down 4.66% […]
According to filings with Leon County and the City of Tallahassee, the number of single-family new construction permits were down 6.1% in September 2025 when compared to September 2024. Permit values were down 9.2%. There were 31 permits issued in September 2025, down 2 permits from the 33 issued one year ago. There were 39 permits issued […]
The latest jobs report show the Leon County August unemployment rate increased to 4.7%. The July unemployment rate was 4.5%. The 4.7% unemployment rate is the highest reported in Leon County since June 2021 when the unemployment rate was 4.8%. The Florida August unemployment rate came in at 4.4% (not seasonally adjusted). The number of […]
The latest information from the Tallahassee International Airport shows the August 2025 passenger traffic decreased 6.0% when compared to traffic one year ago. The number of passengers was down 4,954 from the 83,022 reported during August 2024 to 78,068 in June 2025. The calendar year-to-date comparison, January through August, shows passenger traffic is down 4.43% […]
By Jon Mason, FSU News Florida State University is proud to announce that DeepWork Capital and Florida Funders, two of Florida’s leading venture capital (VC) firms, will participate in events during FSU Discovery Days, a weeklong celebration of research and innovation. Kathy Chiu (pictured above), managing partner of DeepWork Capital, and Zach Brodsky, senior investments […]
Florida A&M University (FAMU) has taken intentional steps to address the issues raised during the Auditor General’s October 2024 Operational Audit, demonstrating a strong commitment to financial accountability, operational excellence, and audit readiness. “I am proud to report that we have made meaningful progress on every audit finding, with two already corrected and the remaining […]
Capital City Bank recently announced Stuart Chandronnet has joined its team serving the banking and lending needs of Leon County, where the Company has delivered trusted financial solutions for more than 130 years. In his role as a commercial banker, Chandronnet provides guidance, expertise and a range of commercial and business lending and treasury management […]
The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce is encouraging their members to advocate for changes to the Tallahassee-Leon County Comprehensive Plan. In email to members, the Chamber stated, “Over the past several months, members of the Business Advocacy Committee (BAC) have been hard at work representing Chamber members and the broader business community in a critical […]
The Office of Economic Vitality (OEV) has earned two international awards from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), spotlighting Tallahassee-Leon County as a leader in inclusive and innovative economic growth. “These awards are a testament to the power of intentional collaboration, creativity, and community-driven economic development,” said Keith Bowers, Director of the Office of Economic Vitality. “We are […]
According to filings with Leon County and the City of Tallahassee, the number of single-family new construction permits were up 21.9% in August 2025 when compared to August 2024. Permit values were up 61.4%. There were 39 permits issued in August 2025, up 7 permits from the 32 issued one year ago. There were 39 permits issued […]