By Jim Turner, The Florida News Service Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet will be asked Tuesday to designate 22 acres at Hillsborough College into the talks involving a stadium location for the Tampa Bay Rays. Hillsborough College is working with the Rays ownership over the use of about 113 acres of the Dale […]
By Mitch Perry, The Florida Phoenix The major election bill being pushed by Florida Republicans in the Legislature this session would require proof of American citizenship to register to vote, similar to federal legislation advocated by President Trump and Republicans in Congress. The proposal (SB 1334) advanced on a party-line vote in the Senate Appropriations Committee […]
By The News Service of Florida A bill that would immediately remand someone who was found guilty of a dangerous crime into custody unanimously passed through the Senate Appropriations Committee on Civil and Criminal Justice on Wednesday. Entitled “Missy’s Law,” SB 928 would also require the person to stay in custody pending sentencing or further […]
TALLAHASSEE REPORTS Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Weather: Today, patchy fog before 10am, high near 75. Tonight, fog after 1am with a low around 60. Thursday, a 30 percent chance of showers before 1pm, a high near 79. Thursday night, a low around 64. NWS US stock markets close up (S&P 500 +0.1%, Dow +0.1%, Nasdaq […]
Construction in Tallahassee’s Market District is moving into a new phase as city officials revise the sequencing of major roadway work to accelerate completion of Maclay Boulevard. The updates were outlined in a February 18th City Commission agenda item detailing progress on the long-planned Market District Action Plan, a community-driven revitalization strategy adopted in 2011. […]
By The News Service of Florida A proposal that would scale back a 2025 law that temporarily blocked cities and counties from approving “more restrictive or burdensome” changes to growth plans is headed to the Senate floor. The Rules Committee on Tuesday backed the measure (SB 840) that has yet to see any action in […]
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida Tougher steps to qualify for unemployment benefits cleared the Florida House Tuesday. The Republican-controlled chamber voted 81-31 on the proposal (HB 191) that would disqualify claimants who do not contact a required number of employers weekly, don’t appear for scheduled job interviews or don’t return to work […]
HCA Florida Capital Hospital recently announced the appointment of Sylvia Lollis as Vice President of Human Resources. Ms. Lollis has a long history with HCA Healthcare. Her most recent position was at HCA Florida Lake City Hospital where she implemented performance management programs, as well as training and development initiatives to promote continuous learning and […]
TALLAHASSEE REPORTS Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Weather: Today, mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Tonight, patchy fog after 4am with a low around 52. Wednesday, patchy fog before 7am with a high near 77. Wednesday night, low around 60. NWS US stock markets closed Monday. Local Sports: The No. 16 Florida State baseball team […]
Tallahassee City Commissioner Jack Porter was physically assaulted last week in an altercation sparked by a dispute over a cat, according to local law enforcement and newly released court documents. Police say the incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. last Thursday on 7th Avenue when a woman, later identified as Brenda Hicks, approached Porter, accusing her […]