On Wednesday, May 29, the Capital Tiger Bay Club hosted a Leon County “State of Public Safety” panel featuring Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell, Sheriff Walt McNeil, Public Defender Jessica Yeary and State Attorney Jack Campbell. Each panelist was asked to grade Tallahassee/Leon County’s public safety. Each leader graded the city’s public safety an A […]
Sponsored by FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERY DOWNLOAD FOODIES APP Select a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS Leon County is beginning to dole out its $1 million grant program to help local businesses with storm recovery. County Commissioners on Wednesday recognized local Italian restaurant Bagigio’s, as one of the first recipients of the county’s microgrant award […]
Data provided in the City of Tallahassee annual financial reports show that traffic enforcement – as measured by traffic citations – has reached pre-COVID levels. During 2020 and 2021 traffic violations reported by the TPD dropped by more than 50% when compared to the previous three year average – 12,053 violations – from 2017 to […]
On May 21st, the Capital Region Transportation Planning Agency (CRTPA) held their monthly meeting and discussed the “Safe Access to School Study” and their Public Involvement Plan. The Board received a presentation from staff on Phase 2 of the CRTPA’s “Take the Safe Route – Safe Access to School Study”. This study was developed in […]
By Ryan Dailey, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A state voucher program that began in the 2023-2024 school year is on pace to double in size — at least — as applications roll in from families who educate children at home and are seeking funds to make a range of purchases. What’s known […]
Sponsored by FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERY DOWNLOAD FOODIES APP Select a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS Leon County Commissioner Bill Proctor has requested that utility bills be waived for customers who experienced power outages for two days or more due to the tornadoes that swept through the local areas earlier this month. Proctor asked city […]
Sponsored by FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERY DOWNLOAD FOODIES APP Select a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS On The Steve Stewart Show on Tuesday, Richard Murphy, the President of the Big Bend Police Benevolent Association (PBA), announced the union’s endorsements in several local races. The endorsements cut across partisan and racial divides. Leon County […]
On The Steve Stewart Show on Tuesday, Richard Murphy, the President of the Big Bend Chapter of the Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA), announced the union’s endorsements in several local races. Murphy noted that the candidate evaluations involve interviews and the review of public positions on issues import to law enforcement. The endorsements cut across […]
Below are the Leon County School Board news briefs from the May 28, 2024, meeting. The Board unanimously approved the emergency designation for services provided by ServePro of North Leon County D & CK, Inc. in the amount of $52,534.27. The Maintenance department requested an emergency designation for the water extraction and restoration services at […]
Sponsored by FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERY DOWNLOAD FOODIES APP Select a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS The Network of Entrepreneurs and Business Advocates (NEBA) will host Kimberly Price, the General Manager of the recently completed Amazon fulfillment facility, during their May 28th luncheon at Capital City Country Club. Lunch is served at 11:30 […]