Calling the AP African-American studies course “not primetime ready”, Leon County Commissioner Bill Proctor explains his position on FoxNews. Florida Dem Bill Proctor criticizes ‘off-course’ AP African-American studies course: ‘Not primetime ready’ | Fox News Video
By Ryan Dailey, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A revamped New College of Florida Board of Trustees on Tuesday quickly shook up leadership at the small liberal-arts school, removing President Patricia Okker and replacing her on an interim basis with former state Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran. The moves came after Gov. Ron DeSantis […]
LOCAL NEWS After a TR report, Leon County School (LCS) officials removed a bulletin board at Rickards High School which displayed messages that appeared to be in violation of LCS policy. Get the details. The latest reports show that Leon County added 604 jobs in December. There were 157,604 people working in Leon County in […]
By Ryan Dailey, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday rolled out a slate of higher-education proposals that included eliminating spending on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, a move the governor said would lead such programs to “wither on the vine.” DeSantis also announced proposals involving the frequency of post-tenure […]
The latest reports show that Leon County added 604 jobs in December. There were 157,604 people working in Leon County in December compared to last month’s revised employment number of 157,000. The December unemployment rate came in at 2.2%, down from the 2.7% reported in November. One year ago, the December 2021 unemployment rate was […]
LOCAL NEWS Leon County Schools is investigating the legality of the contents of a bulletin board controlled by the student led group called the “Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA).” The bulletin board, which is displayed in the hallway at Rickards High School, contains messages that “validates” bisexuality and promotes the Critical Race Theory concept of “privilege.” […]
Leon County Schools is investigating the legality of the contents of a bulletin board controlled by the student led group called the “Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA).” The bulletin board, which is displayed in the hallway at Rickards High School, contains messages that “validates” bisexuality and promotes the Critical Race Theory concept of “privilege.” TR learned […]
By Ryan Dailey, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Calling the proposal an effort to “remove the government permission slip,” House Speaker Paul Renner on Monday announced legislation that would allow people to carry concealed weapons without licenses. Renner, R-Palm Coast, was flanked by Republican lawmakers and county sheriffs who backed the 63-page proposal, […]
LOCAL NEWS This past week Leon County Commissioner Bill Proctor did not mince words when he addressed the recent controversy over the Florida Department of Education denied approval of an AP African American history course. During the closing minutes of the January 24th Leon County Commission meeting, Proctor addressed the course and said “I think […]
On January 18th, the Leon County Commission discussed their new priorities for the County’s 5-Year Strategic Plan at the County’s Annual Retreat. The Commission focused on 4 main strategic priorities–Economy, Environment, Quality of Life, and Governance. After the retreat, Commissioner Nick Maddox stated, “I am proud of the Board’s work today at our annual retreat, […]