LOCAL NEWS Bill Cotterell, a reporter and columnist who covered Florida government and politics for more than four decades with a blend of doggedness and humor, died Monday as he tried to recover at a rehabilitation center from norovirus and a bleeding ulcer. City Commissioner Jack Porter recently voted against a $625,000 federal grant awarded […]
During the last city commission meeting, City Commissioner Jack Porter, saying hiring more police officers will not impact crime, voted against a consent item from the city’s consent agenda related to a $625,000 federal grant awarded to the city to aid in funding police officer salaries to address violent crime. The final was 4-1, in […]
Average gasoline prices in Florida jumped 18 cents during the past week, as millions of people prepare to take to the roads for the Thanksgiving holiday period. Florida motorists paid an average of $3.10 a gallon for regular unleaded gas Monday, up from $2.92 a week earlier, according to the AAA auto club. AAA attributed […]
By Jim Saunders & Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Bill Cotterell, a reporter and columnist who covered Florida government and politics for more than four decades with a blend of doggedness and humor, died Monday as he tried to recover at a rehabilitation center from norovirus and a bleeding ulcer. Cotterell, […]
LOCAL NEWS Leon County has declared a Local State of Emergency and issued a temporary countywide burn ban due to ongoing extreme drought conditions. LCS voted to advertise amendments to policies related to Standards of Ethical Conduct. The Leon County Commission made appointments to the Canopy Roads Citizens Committee. FLORIDA NEWS The Senate’s plan to […]
By Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix The Senate’s plan to address the school choice voucher system’s shortfalls was made public Friday. “A myriad of accountability problems” went on display this week when two legislative committees reacted to an independent audit showing “funding did not follow the child” to private schools or homeschool. Now, Sen. Don Gaetz, […]
LOCAL NEWS Tallahassee Commissioner Curtis Richardson has been elected to serve the Mayor Pro-Tem role. City Commissioner Porter votes against accepting federal funds for local police officers. LOCAL SPORTS On Friday at 8 p.m. FSU will be in Raleigh to take on the NC State Wolfpack on ESPN. Get a preview and a prediction. FLORIDA […]
By Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix The state’s school voucher program has exhibited “a myriad of accountability problems” and caused a funding shortfall for public schools, a state audit released this week shows. The audit, encompassing the 2024-2025 school year, was presented this week to lawmakers, who are spending the weeks leading up to the legislative […]
On Friday at 8 p.m. FSU will be in Raleigh to take on the NC State Wolfpack on ESPN. The Wolfpack are 5-5 on the season with wins over East Carolina, Virginia, Wake Forest, Campbell and Georgia Tech and losses to Duke, Virginia Tech, Notre Dame, Pittsburgh and Miami. FSU is 26-16 all time versus […]
LOCAL NEWS Steve Stewart discusses growth issues related to the Lake Jackson area in NE Tallahassee. Former state senator Loranne Ausley launched her run for Tallahassee Mayor at Proof Brewing Company Tuesday night. FLORIDA NEWS Legislation signed into Florida law in 2022 that changed how long juveniles can be held in pre-trial detention before adjudicatory […]