Below are the news briefs from the Tallahassee City Commission meeting that took place on January 18, 2022.__ The City Commission heard a presentation from the Tallahassee-Leon County Commission the Status of Women and Girls (CSWG) as they presented their annual report. In the annual report, the chair of the commission presented their findings from […]
By Ryan Dailey, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Saying that an African-American studies course “lacks educational value,” Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is defending its rejection of the curriculum, while Black religious leaders and elected officials are pledging to “fight like hell” against the decision. Black lawmakers, religious leaders and local elected officials are […]
LOCAL NEWS On Tuesday, the Leon County School Board will address a proposed change to LCS policies and the LCS Inclusive School Guide (Guide) related to which bathrooms students can use and parental rights related to gender issues. Get the details. Vice President Kamala Harris delivered remarks on the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade […]
On Tuesday, the Leon County School Board will address a proposed change to LCS policies and the LCS Inclusive School Guide (Guide) related to which bathrooms students can use and parental rights related to gender issues. The agenda notes that changes are recommended by Superintendent Hanna based on new rules adopted and published in the […]
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — In a case stemming from the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a challenge to a state law that threatens stiff penalties if local officials pass gun-related regulations. The 5-1 ruling was a blow to […]
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — While finding that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ suspension of Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren violated the law, a federal judge on Friday grudgingly ruled that he lacked the power to reinstate the twice-elected Democrat. Warren filed a lawsuit after DeSantis issued the suspension in an […]
LOCAL NEWS The Tallahassee Police Department is currently conducting a homicide investigation following a shooting that occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m. in the 2200 block of S. Meridian Street. One victim, an adult male, was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. This remains an open and active investigation and updates […]
By Ryan Dailey, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Some Florida universities are spending millions of dollars on programs and other expenses related to diversity, equity and inclusion — as Gov. Ron DeSantis and his administration target “trendy ideology” on campuses. Chris Spencer, director of DeSantis’ Office of Policy and Budget, in a Dec. […]
The latest information from the Tallahassee International Airport shows that December 2022 passenger traffic was 63,489. December traffic decreased 7.6% when compared to traffic one year ago. The number of passengers was down 5,312 from the 68,703 reported during December 2021. Passenger traffic was down 19.1% or 14,973 passengers when compared to the pre-COVID passenger […]
LOCAL NEWS The Tallahassee City Commission devoted a lot of conversation to affordable housing during its annual retreat Wednesday. Mayor John Dailey says there’s a national housing crisis, and that Tallahassee is not immune to it. According to the University of California at Berkley, developers face financial challenges when it comes to low-income housing due to […]