As of February 28, 2025, the year-to-date incident data published daily by the Tallahassee Police Department shows that total crime incidents declined 40.0% when compared to the same period in 2024. The drop was driven by a 73.7% drop in commercial burglaries and a 48.9% in residential burglaries. TR has previously reported that total crime […]
The Florida Department of Transportation public meeting at East Hill Baptist Church was well attended with approximately 125 people gathering information and asking questions related to a Thomasville Rd. project. While the meeting helped provide more context for the project, one question persists: how will this project affect small businesses along the stretch of Thomasville […]
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Expect an economic impact study as a first step as discussions ramp up about the future of property taxes in Florida. Gov. Ron DeSantis in recent weeks has called for cutting property taxes, while also criticizing spending by local governments. Meanwhile, lawmakers have proposed a […]
LOCAL NEWS A public hearing on proposed construction along Thomasville Road in the Midtown area drew about 125 people Tuesday night. Most if not all were opposed to the Florida Department of Transportation’s plans to remove the center left-turn lane. City Manager Reese Goad recently announced the promotion of Dr. Karen Jumonville to Deputy City […]
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — While saying Florida has been a leader on issues such as cracking down on illegal immigration, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday helped launch the 2025 legislative session by calling for revamping the ballot-initiative process, curbing property taxes and revisiting gun laws. DeSantis largely stuck to […]
LOCAL NEWS On Tuesday, March 4, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a hybrid public meeting concerning the project on S.R. 61 (Thomasville Road) in Midtown from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Get the details. On February 25, 2025, the Leon County Commission hosted a workshop where they heard presentations on the Southside Action Plan and […]
Two former Tallahassee high school beach volleyball players are having an impact on the top ranked FSU beach volleyball team. On Feb. 21, the Florida State (FSU) beach volleyball team travelled to Hattiesburg, Mississippi to compete in their first tournament of the year hosted by the University of Southern Mississippi over the span of two […]
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — With school districts across the state expressing support, Florida senators Monday started moving forward with a bill that would repeal requirements aimed at later daily start times in many high schools. Lawmakers in 2023 approved the requirements, citing a need for older students to get […]
LOCAL NEWS On Tuesday, March 4, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a hybrid public meeting concerning the project on S.R. 61 (Thomasville Road) in Midtown from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Get the details. The Children’s Services Council of Leon County (CSC Leon) will host its regular Governing Council Meeting on Wednesday, March 5. See […]
On Tuesday, March 4, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a hybrid public meeting concerning the project on S.R. 61 (Thomasville Road) in Leon County from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Citizens can participate via the virtual meeting at www.nwflroads.com/calendar or may attend the meeting in-person at the East Hill Baptist Church, 912 Miccosukee […]