Senate, House Tee Up Homeless Bills

Senate, House Tee Up Homeless Bills

By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Legislation backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis that seeks to prevent homeless people from sleeping in public places is ready to go to the full Senate and House. The Senate Fiscal Policy Committee on Thursday voted 14-4 to back the Senate version of the bill (SB […]

Citizens Speak For and Against Trespassing Ordinance

Citizens Speak For and Against Trespassing Ordinance

During the last Leon County Commission meeting, elected officials voted 5-2 to approve a trespassing ordinance that would make it easier for property owners to get relief from the impact of panhandlers. Each commissioner spoke on the controversial issue and a number of citizens also offered public comment. Provided below are comments from one citizen […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Friday, February 23, 2024

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Friday, February 23, 2024

Sponsored by  FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERY DOWNLOAD FOODIES APP Select a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS Seldom do all Leon County Commissioners weigh-in on an issue. However, the proposed trespassing ordinance resulted in a discussion that explains why officials supported or opposed the new law. Read comments from all seven Leon County Commissioners. […]

Leon County Commissioners Discuss Positions on Trespassing Ordinance

Leon County Commissioners Discuss Positions on Trespassing Ordinance

On February 20th, the Leon County Commissioners held a lengthy discussion during their business meeting regarding an ordinance that would prohibit unauthorized solicitation on private property and allow law enforcement to enforce the prohibition on private property with signage posted. Seldom do all commissioners weigh-in on an issue. However, the proposed ordinance resulted in a […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Thursday, February 22, 2024

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Thursday, February 22, 2024

Sponsored by  FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERY DOWNLOAD FOODIES APP Select a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS The City Commission held a meeting last night. Get an update with TR’s meeting briefs. Downtown restaurant owner speaks at Leon County Commission meeting in support of trespassing ordinance. Law enforcement officials announced its first Cold Case Task Force […]

Tallahassee City Commission Meeting Briefs: February 21, 2024

Tallahassee City Commission Meeting Briefs: February 21, 2024

Below are the Tallahassee City Commission meeting briefs from the February 21, 2024 meeting. The City Commission voted to award contracts for Sidewalk Construction and Rehabilitation Services (RFSQ No. 008-24-CW), and authorize the City Manager, or designee to execute contracts with Hale Contracting, Inc.; M of Tallahassee, Inc.; Sandco, LLC; and Davidson Contracting Corp. These […]

Leon County Commission Meeting Briefs: February 20, 2024

Leon County Commission Meeting Briefs: February 20, 2024

Below are the Leon County Commission meeting briefs from the February 20, 2024 meeting. The Board unanimously approved a status report on the Tallahassee-Leon County Local Broadband Technology Planning Team’s efforts to expand broadband access in unserved parts of Leon County and includes information on the Biden Administration’s plan for a National Spectrum Strategy to […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Wednesday, February 21, 2024

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Sponsored by  FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERY DOWNLOAD FOODIES APP Select a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS On Tuesday night, the Leon County Commission voted 5-2 (O’Keefe, Proctor against) to adopt an ordinance that would make it easier for private property owners to request help from law enforcement related to panhandling. Tallahassee gas prices […]

Tallahassee Gas Prices Headed Back Up

Tallahassee Gas Prices Headed Back Up

Tallahassee gas prices are headed back up after a five month decline. Since early January gas prices have increased from $2.95 a gallon to approximately $3.25 – a 10% increase. Before the increase, prices dropped from $3.75 a gallon to $2.90 over a period of five moths, from August, 2023 to December, 2023.