Florida A&M University (FAMU) recently announced the appointment of Avery D. McKnight as vice president of Legal Affairs and general counsel, effective May 12, 2025. The alumnus brings with him more than three decades of legal experience, much of it dedicated to the service of higher education and public institutions across the state of Florida. […]
In a powerful effort to educate and empower their peers, Maclay School juniors Claire Smith and Blair Bayliss organized a sexual assault awareness panel on April 24, drawing a packed audience of upper school students and faculty. The event featured an esteemed lineup of speakers including State Attorney Jack Campbell, Chief Assistant State Attorney Georgia […]
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently presented members of the Florida State University Police Department with the Governor’s Medal of Heroism in honor of their bravery during the campus shooting that took place at the Student Union earlier this month. FSUPD officers quickly responded to the April 17 shooting, neutralizing the threat in just over two […]
HCA Florida Capital Hospital recently announced the appointment of Dale Neely as chief executive officer. This is a return to Tallahassee for Neely, who served for five years as chief operating officer at HCA Florida Capital Hospital from 2007-2012. In his new role, Neely will oversee the 288-bed, full-service acute care hospital, outpatient centers and […]
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) recently announced the Prime Meridian Healthcare Hero Award, a new colleague recognition made possible by a generous endowment gift from Prime Meridian Bank. The award honors TMH colleagues who consistently embody TMH’s ICARE values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence in their daily work. The endowment will ensure that TMH […]
Tallahassee State College recently announced that Candice Grause, Vice President for Communications and Chief of Staff, has been selected as a recipient of the Distinguished College Administrator Award from Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the international honor society for two-year colleges. The award recognizes college leaders who demonstrate exceptional support for student success. Nominated by the […]
By Amy Farnum-Patronis, FSU News Florida State University announced Thursday that Jason Trumbower, a 26-year veteran of the FSU Police Department, is its new chief of police following a national search. He starts in the new role immediately. Trumbower has served as FSU’s Interim Chief of Police since January and as Interim Deputy Chief of […]
The Capital Conservatives Club recently announced that Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey will be the guest speaker for the April 15th meeting. The press release is provided below: Mayor Dailey has dedicated his professional life to building strong, vibrant communities. He has had public service in his sights his entire life. As the son of Dr. […]
On April 2, Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey announced the community has been named a finalist for the 2025 All-America City Award. For over 75 years, the National Civic League’s All-America City Award has highlighted and celebrated outstanding civic innovation, recognizing communities that harness the power of local collaboration to drive meaningful change. Each year, only […]
The 16th annual Capital City Senior Games ended on last month. A record-breaking 742 athletes (40 more than last year) participated in the popular, multi-week event that ran from Feb. 26 to March 23. They competed in 21 sports at 17 venues, including parks, community centers and golf courses. Presented by the City of Tallahassee, the […]