Leon County Administrator Vincent S. Long has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award by Florida State University’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy. This is the highest honor given to alumni, which recognizes Long for his exceptional professional achievements, significant contributions to society, and unwavering support of both the college and university. […]
The Tallahassee Quarterback Club recently announced their high school football “Players of the Week” awards for the week ending August 23. Offensive Player The Offensive Player of the Week was St. John Paul II’s quarterback Gavin Ford (Jr.). Ford completed 16 passes in 23 attempts for 274 yards with two touchdowns in an 18-6 victory […]
The Village Square and The James Madison Institute recently announced a screening of the award-winning documentary “UNDIVIDE US.” The event will feature special guest Ben Klutsey, one of the stars of the film, and its director, Kristi Kendall. The free screening will take place on Friday, September 6, 2024, at the Challenger Learning Center of […]
The Tallahassee Downtown Improvement Authority recently announced the return of the Downtown GetDowns in fall 2024. Beginning in the late 1990s, the Downtown GetDowns were a key part of the annual event calendar in downtown for over 20 years and attracted thousands of attendees from across the community. The events were canceled following the 2018 […]
The 13U and 16U Tallahassee Babe Ruth baseball teams, who qualified forSoutheastern Regional play recently finished their post-season runs. The 13U team hosted the regional play in Tallahassee from July 23-28 with games being played at the Chiles High School baseball facility. The 13U regional tournament featured six teams. The tournament began with pool play […]
Inclusion Cafe Academy recently announced the graduation of its inaugural class, noting the event was a “significant milestone in our mission to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities through comprehensive job skills training.” The unique training academy, which focuses on equipping students with the necessary skills to excel in the restaurant industry, held the graduation ceremony […]
Every Saturday, from March through November, Ponce De Leon Park turns into a wonderful market, displaying Tallahassee’s best and brightest local entrepreneurs. With dozens of vendors providing everything from live music to clothes to fresh produce and everything in between, the Downtown Market has something for everyone. For over thirty years the market has been […]
TSpark Enterprises, a Tallahassee based construction company, recently announced the business was awarded the distinguished GAF Gold Elite Commercial Contractors Award. The Gold Elite designation is awarded by GAF Commercial, the leading roofing manufacturer in North America, to contractors who demonstrate commitment to quality workmanship and superior customer service. The award “emphasizes our dedication to using the finest […]
Leon County Government recently announced that “GRAMMY® Award-winning artist, producer, songwriter, entrepreneur, global cultural icon and Tallahassee trailblazer T-Pain” will perform live at the Adderley Amphitheater at Cascades Park on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Tickets go on sale on Friday, July 19, 2024, at noon. “It is a special honor for us to welcome T-Pain, a […]
Last week, Leon County Government and the Second Judicial Circuit of Florida dedicated Courtroom 3A in the Leon County Courthouse, 301 S. Monroe St., to honor the memory of the Honorable Judge James C. Hankinson. Appointed to the bench in 2002 by Governor Jeb Bush, Judge Hankinson was known for his unwavering dedication and innovation […]