City Commission to Consider Changes to Authority of the Police Review Board

City Commission to Consider Changes to Authority of the Police Review Board

On August 23rd, the Tallahassee City Commission will consider approving several proposed amendments to the Citizens Police Review Board (CPRB) Policies and Procedures. These changes come after several controversies with the CPRB which resulted in the removal of CPRB members and resignations. CPRB policies and procedures provide that annually the City’s legal counsel shall review […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Friday, August 18

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Friday, August 18

TALLAHASSEE REPORTS DAILY BRIEFS Sponsored by FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERYSelect a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS Tallahassee saw two violent crimes yesterday afternoon in the area of Old Bainbridge Road and Fred George Road. The first incident occurred around 4:15 p.m. after TPD responded to an axe attack. One man was transported to a local hospital […]

Tourism District Chief Advised to Exit Ethics Panel

Tourism District Chief Advised to Exit Ethics Panel

By The News Service of Florida Glen Gilzean, administrator of a special district that includes Walt Disney World properties, shouldn’t continue to serve as a member of the Florida Commission on Ethics while holding a public job, the ethics panel’s general counsel concluded Thursday. Commission lawyer Steve Zuilkowski wrote it would be “inconsistent” with state […]

Judge Refuses to Block Chinese Land Ownership Law

Judge Refuses to Block Chinese Land Ownership Law

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A federal judge Thursday refused to block a new Florida law that restricts people from China from owning property in the state, saying plaintiffs are unlikely to be able to show the measure was motivated by discrimination or lacks a “rational basis.” U.S. District Judge […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Thursday, August 17

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Thursday, August 17

TALLAHASSEE REPORTS DAILY BRIEFS Sponsored by FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERYSelect a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS On August 15th, the Network of Entrepreneurs and Business Advocates held their monthly meeting, hosting Tallahassee City Manager Reese Goad along-side Chief of Police Lawrence Revell. Both spoke on the City increasing the TPD’s budget by $9.5 million […]

TPD Releases Details on Two Shooting Incidents

TPD Releases Details on Two Shooting Incidents

Provided below are the details released by TPD related to two separate shooting incidents which happened early Tuesday morning. 2023-00141872 / Shooting Incident / 1922 Lake Bradford Road (Trapican Way) / 1:20 AM Officers responded to Trapican Way regarding a shooting incident outside of the store. Upon arrival, officers located an adult female victim suffering from gunshot wounds […]

Goad, Revell Discuss City Budget, Law Enforcement at NEBA Forum

Goad, Revell Discuss City Budget, Law Enforcement at NEBA Forum

On August 15th, the Network of Entrepreneurs and Business Advocates held their monthly meeting, hosting Tallahassee City Manager Reese Goad along-side Chief of Police Lawrence Revell. Both spoke on the City increasing the TPD’s budget by $9.5 million by increasing property taxes, moving the millage rate from 4.2 to 4.5. The increase will provide wage […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Wednesday, August 16

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Wednesday, August 16

TALLAHASSEE REPORTS DAILY BRIEFS Sponsored by FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERYSelect a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS Leon County Schools has released the investigative report related to the longtime Leon High volleyball coach. The 17-page report highlights complaints filed by students whose father passed away, as long ago as the 2017-2018 school year. The report stated, “Coach […]

Killearn Country Club Announces New Name, Opening Date

Killearn Country Club Announces New Name, Opening Date

The redevelopment of the the Killearn Country Club will not only include a redesigned golf course and new amenities, but also a new name. According to a press release, the Killearn Country Club will be renamed The Killearn Club. The name also comes with a new look. The press release notes that the new look […]

LCS Investigation: Strickland’s Reference to Father’s Death in Front of Teammates Caused Harm to Player

LCS Investigation: Strickland’s Reference to Father’s Death in Front of Teammates Caused Harm to Player

The investigative report related to the removal of Angie Strickland as the head volleyball coach at Leon High School was released by Leon County Schools (LCS) on Tuesday. According to the report, on two separate occasions involving two different players, Strickland violated LCS policy related to ethical conduct when she referenced the player’s deceased father […]