LOCAL NEWS More than 100 undocumented immigrants were arrested Thursday at Tallahassee construction sites, including at an apartment project near Florida State University, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. In response to the arrests of more than 100 undocumented immigrants on Thursday at Tallahassee construction sites on Gaines Street, City Commissioner and mayoral candidate […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday vetoed a bill aimed at clearing the way for some people to pursue medical-malpractice lawsuits over the deaths of family members. DeSantis, who earlier had indicated he would veto the bill (HB 6017), said during an appearance at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers that the proposal could “open […]
In response to the arrests of more than 100 undocumented immigrants on Thursday at Tallahassee construction sites on Gaines Street, City Commissioner and mayoral candidate Jeremy Matlow stated on social media that he was “disgusted” by the actions taken by various law enforcement agencies. Matlow stated, “Disgusted to see men in black ski masks pulling […]
More than 100 undocumented immigrants were arrested Thursday at Tallahassee construction sites, including at an apartment project near Florida State University, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. State and federal law-enforcement officers handcuffed construction workers and loaded them into vans before taking them away from the site near the university. Most of the building […]
LOCAL NEWS Steve Stewart discusses the debate over the proposed increase in the fire services fee on The Preston Scott Show. Mesa Capital Partners, an Atlanta based investment firm, recently announced the groundbreaking of The Bradbury at Bannerman Village apartments in Bradfordville. The Maclay School recently announced the passing of Bill Jablon, former Headmaster from […]
The Maclay School recently announced the passing of Bill Jablon, former Headmaster from 1976-2014. A mass will be held Friday, June 20 at 11am at Good Shepherd Catholic Church. The Maclay announcement is provided below. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bill Jablon, beloved Headmaster of Maclay School. Bill faithfully […]
Mesa Capital Partners, an Atlanta based investment firm, recently announced the groundbreaking of The Bradbury at Bannerman Village apartments in Bradfordville. The press release states that “the development is set to address the increasing demand for high-quality rental housing in one of the metro’s most desirable neighborhoods.” “Bradfordville is a premier residential submarket with strong […]
By The News Service of Florida The state university system’s Board of Governors next week will consider the appointment of Santa Ono as president of the University of Florida and a proposed five-year contract that includes a $1.5 million base salary. The board has scheduled a meeting Tuesday in Orlando, after UF trustees unanimously selected […]
LOCAL NEWS A frustrated Leon County Commission voted 4-3 on Tuesday to challenge the City of Tallahassee’s request to increase the fire services fee with a proposal to cut $8.5 million in fire fund expenses. Leon County Commissioner Christian Caban on affordable housing: “…to move forward, we need to acknowledge three unspoken realities that Tallahassee […]
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Amid Gov. Ron DeSantis’ efforts to reshape the state’s higher-education system, the University of West Florida Board of Trustees on Tuesday selected state Education Commissioner Manny Díaz Jr. to serve as the school’s interim president. Díaz, a close ally of DeSantis, will succeed outgoing President […]