The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Friday, February 14, 2025

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Friday, February 14, 2025

LOCAL NEWS The message coming out of the city of Tallahassee first quarter budget workshop is that all Leon County residents should expect an 20-25% ($60-70 per year) increase in the fire service fee in the near future. Two men shot near West Pensacola Street Thursday morning. Get the details. The City of Tallahassee is […]

Fire Services Fee Increase on the Horizon

Fire Services Fee Increase on the Horizon

The message coming out of the city of Tallahassee first quarter budget workshop is that all Leon County residents should expect an 20-25% ($60-70 per year) increase in the fire service fee in the near future. City staff informed commissioners that several significant developments have occurred that require a financial review of the Fire Fund. […]

Lawmakers Pass Illegal Immigration Crackdown

Lawmakers Pass Illegal Immigration Crackdown

By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — President Donald Trump emerged as the biggest winner Thursday as the Republican-controlled Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis approved a suite of measures aimed at strengthening enforcement of illegal immigration. Quickly signed into law by the governor, the wide-ranging plan toughens penalties for crimes committed by […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Thursday, February 13, 2025

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Thursday, February 13, 2025

LOCAL NEWS Steve Stewart discusses Commissioner Matlow’s move to name a building after Commissioner Curtis Richardson during Wednesday’s city commission meeting. A man is behind bars in connection to a shooting that happened last September at a student housing complex in Tallahassee, according to a press release from the Tallahassee Police Department. LOCAL SPORTS NEWS […]

Trump-Putin Call

Trump-Putin Call

President Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday, signaling a first step toward negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. It was the first conversation between the leaders of both countries since early 2022, and the pair reportedly agreed to visit each other’s country to meet in person in the future. The conversation came as […]

Lawmakers Target Golf Courses, Lodges in Parks

Lawmakers Target Golf Courses, Lodges in Parks

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — After a bipartisan uproar last year about a proposal dubbed the “Great Outdoors Initiative,” the Florida Senate on Tuesday began moving forward with a bill that would prevent building such things as golf courses, pickleball courts and hotel-style lodges in state parks. The Senate Environment […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Wednesday, February 12, 2025

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Wednesday, February 12, 2025

LOCAL NEWS The Leon County School Board recently discussed the method of selection for the superintendent position, school rezoning, and a new policy related to public speakers. Get the details. During the Tuesday Leon County School Board meeting, Riley Elementary School leaders, Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce executives and participating local businesses will award 1-Year Florida […]

LCSB Agenda Review News Briefs: Feb. 10, 2025

LCSB Agenda Review News Briefs: Feb. 10, 2025

Below are news briefs from the Leon County School Board agenda review/workshop meeting that was held on February 10, 2025. The Board discussed and reviewed the method of selection of the school superintendent. Representatives from the Florida Association of District School Superintendents, The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, and the Florida School Board Association spoke […]

Rickards Boys Soccer Team to Play for Regional Championship

Rickards Boys Soccer Team to Play for Regional Championship

The Rickards Raiders boys soccer team is looking to make more school history. Rickards finished the regular soccer season 9-1 and headed into the postseason with momentum looking to secure the 4A District 1 title. Although they beat Bay High School in a penalty shoot-out in the quarterfinals, they ultimately came up short losing to […]

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