Tallahassee State College (TSC) has been named among the top 200 community colleges in the United States by the Aspen Institute and is now eligible to compete for the prestigious $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. This national distinction recognizes institutions with outstanding student outcomes in retention, completion, transfer, and attainment of bachelor’s degrees. […]
Capital City Bank today announced on November 4th that Alicia Williams-Ronan has assumed the role of chief retail officer. She succeeds Randy Lashua, who will retire on December 31 after 20 years of service. In this role, Williams-Ronan will oversee strategy and direct management for all retail sales, service and operations, leading 350 associates at […]
Robert W. Boyd died peacefully at his home on October 29, 2025. He was born November 27, 1933, in Dongola, Illinois to Wayne and Pauline (Ebbert) Boyd. He is survived by his wife Linda (Peterson) Boyd, his children Rebecca Boyd-Obarski, John (Jamie) Boyd, and Warner Boyd, his stepchildren Carey Mueller, Gina Menard, and Amy Mullins, […]
HCA Florida Capital Hospital recently announced the appointment of Jack Atwater, MD, board-certified anesthesiologist/intensivist, to the position of chief medical officer. “Dr. Atwater’s devotion to exceptional patient care, combined with his extensive clinical experience and operational expertise, are crucial to HCA Florida Capital Hospital as we continue to meet the community’s healthcare needs,” says Dale […]
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) has been accredited by The Joint Commission as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, a recognition that highlights TMH’s commitment to providing the highest level of stroke care available in the region. This accreditation demonstrates that TMH meets rigorous national standards for quality and patient safety, particularly in the rapid diagnosis, treatment […]
By Kathleen Haughney, FSU News Florida State University President Richard McCullough has named Jeremy Slaga as the university’s first Vice President and Chief Clinical Operations Officer to help lead FSU Health. In this new position, Slaga, a seasoned healthcare executive, will be instrumental in shaping FSU’s health enterprise and expanding clinical opportunities and community engagement […]
Lively Technical College, in partnership with Leon County Schools, recently announced the opening of a new state-of-the-art welding facility at Chiles High School, made possible through a $631,000 grant from the Florida Department of Education (DOE). “This new facility at Chiles marks a significant step in modernizing education and addressing workforce needs,” said BJ Van […]
Hugh Max Jordan died peacefully October 11th, 2025, surrounded by his family in Tallahassee, Florida. He was born November 29, 1940, in Montgomery, Alabama. He was the third eldest of twelve children born to the late Ross Allen Jordan and Vivian Dyal Jordan. In his youth, his parents started several businesses, such as a gas […]
Tallahassee State College (TSC) has been named the 2025 Entrepreneurial College of the Year by the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), North America’s leading advocate for entrepreneurship education. The award was presented, October 7, during the NACCE 2025 Annual Conference in Coronado, California. The award was accepted by Shelly Bell, Vice President for […]
Leon County Government recently celebrated a new chapter with the grand opening of the newly renovated second floor of the Leon County Main Library, 200 West Park Avenue. The renovation transforms more than 30,000 square feet into modern, flexible, and inspiring spaces for learning, collaboration, and community connection. “The Main Library’s transformation marks an exciting […]