Using a tax plan calculator and checking the results with the New York Times calculator, Tallahassee Reports determined the impact of the federal tax reform plan for nine different scenarios in Florida. All scenarios assume the standard deduction. The analysis below shows the impact for household incomes of $35,000, $70,000, $150,000 and $500,000 with various […]
In a win for business groups, a South Florida appeals court Wednesday said state law prevents Miami Beach from moving forward with a local minimum wage. A panel of the 3rd District Court of Appeal upheld a circuit judge’s ruling against the city minimum wage, which was expected to take effect in 2018. The appeals […]
The City of Tallahassee’s new solar project may be good for the environment, but evidence indicates it will not be good for the local economy. A spokesman for the City of Tallahassee told Tallahassee Reports that the city’s new solar project will not create any local recurring jobs. A spokesman for Origis Energy, the Belgium […]
Citing the FBI investigation and the violent crime rate, the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted unanimously to underwrite an independent study into potential government consolidation. In an “Important Business Alert” email, the Chamber stated: The Tallahassee community is suffering through a climate of crisis created by a lingering FBI investigation into […]
PlayBig Therapy Center opened its second facility Oct. 9 in Marianna to expand its ability to treat Panhandle children with autism, ADHD and other neurological conditions. Kelley Hutto, a licensed Physical Therapist and co-owner/founder of PlayBig said PlayBig Therapy Center in Tallahassee was drawing clients from Chipley, Bonifay and Marianna. Her husband, Mike, a co-founder […]
A major assumption used by the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to secure financial assistance for projects is being challenged by a downtown project that received no CRA financial assistance. This comes as the CRA is defending its existence and advocating for more tax breaks for another major downtown project. The CRA is quick to take credit […]
Members of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) voted to gather more information about the ramifications of shutting down the downtown CRA and then the board voted to move forward with possibly providing financial assistance for the Washington Square project. Also, Mayor Andrew Gillum – who has refused to answer questions about his New York excursion […]
Tallahassee Reports has learned from sources that Edison owner Adam Corey had discussions about a job for a former Edison employee with city manager Rick Fernandez. In 2016, when the discussions took place, Corey was a vendor with the City of Tallahassee and a registered lobbyists representing multiple interests before the City Commission. In January […]
By Dr. Stephen Moleski Tattoos are a thing. People get them all the time. But are they healthy? If you’re thinking about getting a tattoo or may already have one, this article is worth reading. The FDA is seeing reports of people developing infections from contaminated inks, and even reacting to the inks themselves. There […]
Adams Radio has announced the acquisition of Red Hills Broadcasting’s four stations in Tallahassee FL. The stations involved in the deal are Variety Hits “99.9 Hank-FM” WANK Lafayette, Country “103.1 The Wolf” WWOF Tallahassee, CHR “Hot 104.9” WHTF Havana, and AAA/Classic Rock “106.1 The Sound” WQTL Tallahassee. No terms have been announced. Red Hills Broadcasting […]