Florida Braces for Milton

Florida Braces for Milton

Hurricane Milton is set to make landfall in the Tampa Bay area this evening as a Category 3 storm with winds of 111-129 mph, the first major hurricane to hit the area in over 100 years. See a time-lapse video of Milton from space here (via X). The region’s west-facing geographic location and typical weather patterns make direct hurricane landfalls […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, October 8, 2024

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, October 8, 2024

LOCAL NEWS Campaign finance records show that city commission candidate Dot Inman Johnson has paid her husband, Lee Johnson, $3,000 for political consulting services. Get the details. LOCAL SPORTS NEWS Check out local high school football players recognized by TR based on recent performances. FLORIDA NEWS Hurricane Milton is now expected to make landfall in […]

Dot Inman Johnson Pays Husband with Campaign Funds

Dot Inman Johnson Pays Husband with Campaign Funds

Campaign finance records show that city commission candidate Dot Inman Johnson has paid her husband, Lee Johnson, $3,000 for political consulting services. The payments were made on August 15, 2024 ($2,000) and September 10, 2024 ($1,000). The payments were made to an individual, not a registered political consultant business. The August 15, 2024, payment was […]

Appeals Court Backs State on Protest Law

Appeals Court Backs State on Protest Law

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — After seeking help from the Florida Supreme Court on the meaning of the word “riot,” a federal appeals court Monday overturned an injunction against a 2021 state law aimed at cracking down on violent demonstrations. A three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Monday, October 7, 2024

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Monday, October 7, 2024

LOCAL NEWS Since January 1,2023, the City of Tallahassee has relocated over 650 homeless people – who have no ties to Tallahassee – to locations outside of Leon County. As Tropical Storm Milton continues to strengthen, Governor Ron Desantis expanded the State of Emergency to 51 counties, including multiple in the Big Bend. Taylor, Madison, […]

City Relocates Over 650 Homeless People on 22 Months

City Relocates Over 650 Homeless People on 22 Months

Since January 1,2023, the City of Tallahassee has relocated over 650 homeless people – who have no ties to Tallahassee – to locations outside of Leon County. The relocations – facilitated by the HOST Team – help the homeless get closer to family, begin new jobs, seek care in hospitals, and to avoid unsafe situations, […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Friday, October 4, 2024

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Friday, October 4, 2024

LOCAL NEWS During the final Tallahassee FY2025 budget hearing, elected officials voted (5-0) to increase spending for Homeless Services by 41% or $227,600. Last fiscal year the city spent $554,947. The latest TR print edition is out – subscribe here to be one of the first to read about the City’s homeless relocation program in Friday’s E-edition. Mark […]

City Increases Homeless Services Spending by 41%

City Increases Homeless Services Spending by 41%

During the final Tallahassee FY2025 budget hearing, elected officials voted to increase spending for Homeless Services by 41% or $227,600. Last fiscal year the city spent $554,947. Based on this change and other considerations, the city will now spend $2,969,180 for Human Services, up from the $2,643,968 allocated last year. Homeless Services Category The Homeless […]

FSU Preview: Florida State versus Clemson

FSU Preview: Florida State versus Clemson

On Saturday at 7 p.m. on ESPN the Seminoles will host the 15th ranked Clemson Tigers. Clemson is 3-1 with wins against Appalachian State, NC State and Stanford and a loss to Georgia. FSU is 21-15 against the Tigers in the series all-time. The ‘Noles beat Clemson in an overtime thriller last season, 31-24. Florida […]

Estimated Insured Losses Top $835M

Estimated Insured Losses Top $835M

By The News Service of Florida With 84,400 claims filed, estimated insured losses in Florida from Hurricane Helene have topped $835 million. Data posted Thursday on the state Office of Insurance Regulation website showed $835,853,221 in estimated insured losses, up from $656,767,627 on Tuesday and $507,534,581 on Monday. Of the 84,400 claims, almost exactly half […]

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