The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Thursday, January 11, 2024

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Thursday, January 11, 2024

Sponsored by  FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERY DOWNLOAD FOODIES APP Select a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS On Wednesday, the Leon County School Board approved Superintendent Hanna’s recommendation to hire Wagstaff & Cartmell and four firms as co-counsel to represent the Board in a lawsuit against social media companies Several local school districts in the […]

Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: January 10, 2024

Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: January 10, 2024

Below are the meeting briefs from the Leon County School Board business meeting on January 10, 2024. The Leon County School Board recognized the FHSAA State Champion Chiles High School Timberwolves United Flag Football Team and the individual Chiles High School Swim and Dive Team FHSAA State Champions. The Board approved Superintendent Hanna’s recommendation to […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Wednesday, January 10, 2024

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Sponsored by  FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERY DOWNLOAD FOODIES APP Select a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS The ban of cell phones by one of Florida’s largest school districts – Orange County (Orlando) – is making national news and raising questions about the use of cell phones by students. Get the details. Today is […]

DeSantis Message: ‘Stay the Course’

DeSantis Message: ‘Stay the Course’

By Jim Turner, The News Service of Tallahassee TALLAHASSEE — With his presidential campaign in the background, Gov. Ron DeSantis used his annual State of the State address Tuesday to tout Florida’s accomplishments — while offering few new details of priorities for the 2024 legislative session. DeSantis’ speech in the state House chamber formally launched […]

Tallahassee Police Arrest Teen Shooter After Officer Faces Gunfire

Tallahassee Police Arrest Teen Shooter After Officer Faces Gunfire

The City of Tallahassee issued a press release this evening related to a shooting incident that occurred earlier in the day. The release is provided below: Today, just after 12:30 p.m., an officer with the Tallahassee Police Department was dispatched to a report of a domestic disturbance at the Greens at Old St. Augustine Apartments, […]

Reports: Banning Cell Phones During School Day has Positive Impact

Reports: Banning Cell Phones During School Day has Positive Impact

The ban of cell phones by one of Florida’s largest school districts – Orange County (Orlando) – is making national news and raising questions about the use of cell phones by students. Following the recent Florida law requiring public school districts to ban cellphones during instructional time, the New York Times released an article questioning […]

Opinion: LCS Official Reference to “Gender Identity” has Important Implications

Opinion: LCS Official Reference to “Gender Identity” has Important Implications

By Priscilla West On November 14th, Leon County School Board Chair Rosanne Wood moved to replace “gender” with “gender identity” in the district’s nondiscrimination statement.  The amendment was approved in a 4-1 vote, with only member Alva Striplin in opposition.  This seemingly innocuous change has important implications. While Florida law no longer allows classroom instruction […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, January 9, 2024

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Sponsored by  FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERY DOWNLOAD FOODIES APP Select a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS At today’s Leon County School Board meeting, the Board will consider Superintendent Hanna’s recommendation to approve a contract with Wagstaff & Cartmell and four firms as co-counsel to represent the Board in a lawsuit against social media […]

Leon School Board to Consider Lawsuit Against Social Media Companies

Leon School Board to Consider Lawsuit Against Social Media Companies

At today’s Leon County School Board meeting, the Board will consider Superintendent Hanna’s recommendation to approve a contract with Wagstaff & Cartmell and four firms as co-counsel to represent the Board in a lawsuit against social media companies. The contract will provide authority for the law firms to file a lawsuit against Meta, Facebook, Instagram, […]

Evan Power Tapped to Replace Ziegler as GOP Chair

Evan Power Tapped to Replace Ziegler as GOP Chair

BY Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — The state Republican Party’s executive committee Monday removed embattled Chairman Christian Ziegler and elevated Vice Chairman Evan Power to lead the party as the 2024 election year gets underway. Power said after the meeting the party is “moving forward.” While acknowledging a pause in fundraising, […]