10 Big Issues in the 2024 Session

10 Big Issues in the 2024 Session

BY Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida lawmakers will start the annual 60-day legislative session on Jan. 9, with Gov. Ron DeSantis giving his State of the State address. Here are 10 issues to watch during the session: — ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: As access to artificial intelligence continues to expand, lawmakers are […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, January 2, 2024

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Sponsored by  FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERY DOWNLOAD FOODIES APP Select a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS On Dec 22, the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) successfully arrested six suspects and recovered six firearms after a complaint from a citizen. Average gas prices in Tallahassee begin 2024 at $2.99 per gallon, down from the $3.18 […]

TPD Apprehends Six Suspects, Firearms Recovered

TPD Apprehends Six Suspects, Firearms Recovered

On Dec 22, the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) successfully arrested six suspects and recovered six firearms after a complaint from a citizen. TPD released the following information: On Dec 22, TPD’s Patrol Bureau received a call that a suspect brandished a firearm. When officers arrived on scene, they quickly began an investigation. Subsequently, members of […]

Local EV Charging Regulations Eyed

Local EV Charging Regulations Eyed

By The News Service of Florida A Senate Republican this week proposed preventing local governments from regulating electric-vehicle charging stations. Senate Agriculture Chairman Jay Collins, R-Tampa, included the prohibition in a bill (SB 1084) that includes a wide range of issues related to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Under the proposal, regulation […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Friday, December 29, 2023

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Friday, December 29, 2023

Sponsored by  FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERY DOWNLOAD FOODIES APP Select a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS TPD officers were dispatched to St. Augustine Rd. after citizens reporting hearing gunshots. During the beginning of the meeting several teachers spoke to the Board, expressing that teacher pay is not enough. LOCAL SPORTS NEWS On Saturday […]

TPD Investigating St. Augustine Road Shooting

TPD Investigating St. Augustine Road Shooting

TPD INFO: 2023-222596 / Shooting Incident / 2000 Block of Old Saint Augustine Road / 9:50 PM (12/27) Officers were dispatched to the above location after citizens reporting hearing gunshots. Officers canvassed the area and located evidence that a shooting occurred. A short time later, an adult male arrived at a hospital with a non-life […]

FSU Preview: Florida State vs. Georgia

FSU Preview: Florida State vs. Georgia

On Saturday at 4 p.m. the Seminoles will be in Miami Gardens to play Georgia in the Orange Bowl. The SEC East champion Georgia Bulldogs are 12-1 on the season. FSU is 4-6-1 versus UGA in the series all time. Observations from the last game The ‘Noles are back on top of the ACC! The […]

Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: December 12, 2023

Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: December 12, 2023

Below are the meeting briefs that took place during the Leon County School Board business meeting on December 12, 2023. During the beginning of the meeting several teachers spoke to the Board, expressing that teacher pay is not enough. One teacher stated, “As a teacher, I’m told to work without raises because it’s for the […]

Lawmakers Look to Curb Student Absenteeism

Lawmakers Look to Curb Student Absenteeism

By Ryan Dailey, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida lawmakers during the upcoming legislative session could look to address the problem of chronic absenteeism among public-school students. Data collected by the Florida Department of Education showed that 20.9 percent of students in public schools, including students in adult education courses, missed 21 or […]