At the November 18th meeting, the Leon County Commission voted to approve a bid for construction of the Big Bend Scenic Byway (BBSB) Improvements Project to Arris General Contractors Inc., the lowest responsive bidder, in the amount of $1,168,352. This project is fully funded by grants from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Florida […]
By Florida Phoenix Staff Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky ordered a 6.9% decrease in workers’ compensation rates for the coming year. The reduction applies to both new and renewal policies effective Jan. 1, 2026. “I am pleased to approve a substantial rate cut of 6.9% for Florida’s workers’ compensation policies this upcoming year. This rate decrease […]
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — An administrative law judge Tuesday rejected Ocoee’s challenge to a decision by the Florida Department of Commerce that changes to a city comprehensive plan were “null and void” because of a controversial new state law. The law, passed during this spring’s legislative session, has drawn […]
LOCAL NEWS The latest information from the Tallahassee International Airport shows the October 2025 passenger traffic decreased 7.1% when compared to traffic one year ago. The number of passengers was down 6,267 from the 88,252 reported during October 2024 to 81,985 in October 2025. The ACLU of Florida and the Southern Poverty Law Center is […]
On Nov. 15th, Chiles, Leon and Lincoln high schools competed in the swimming and diving FHSAA 3A state meet at the Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training Center located in Ocala, FL. Boys As a team, Chiles placed fifth overall with 155 total points while medaling in three different events. Chiles’ lead swimmer, Owen Ekk, won […]
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — The longest-serving current member of the Florida Supreme Court, Justice Charles Canady, is leaving the bench to join the University of Florida as director of the Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education. Canady — whose wife, state Rep. Jennifer Canady, is in line to […]
Tallahassee State College (TSC) has been recognized as the No. 1 institution in the Best Colleges in Florida 2026 ranking by Research.com, a leading university ranking platform. In addition to the state-wide recognition, Research.com has also recognized TSC as the No. 2 Best Value College in the United States. The 2026 rankings were developed through a comprehensive analysis […]
The latest information from the Tallahassee International Airport shows the October 2025 passenger traffic decreased 7.1% when compared to traffic one year ago. The number of passengers was down 6,267 from the 88,252 reported during October 2024 to 81,985 in October 2025. The calendar year-to-date comparison, January through October, shows passenger traffic is down 4.88% […]
LOCAL NEWS Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare recently announced that the hospital received a “B” grade in the fall Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade ratings. On Friday, the Tallahassee Police Department reported an arrest related to an armed individual in the area of a local school campus. Steve Stewart discusses the compensation issue related to TMH CEO. LOCAL […]
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare recently announced that the hospital received a “B” grade in the fall Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade ratings. TR reported on the spring ratings in May which revealed that Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) and HCA Florida Capital Hospital both received a “B” grade. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is rating system focused on […]