LOCAL NEWS After a presentation by Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil, Leon County Commissioners voiced concerns about the homelessness issue. Commissioner Welch stated that he is tired “of kicking the can down the road” and that “we need to do something.” The Leon County Commission voted to approve Agenda Item 24 which allows the county administrator to […]
Below are the news briefs from the Leon County Commission meeting that took place on February 21, 2023.__ Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil provided a presentation to the commission updating them on LCSO’s HOST Program, which is designed to address issues of homelessness in Leon County. McNeil said that he is well aware that the […]
On February 21st, the Leon County Commission voted 5-2 to approve an ordinance to change the zoning classification of 32.18 acres located at 3762 Capital Circle NW from Residential Acre (RA) to Single-Family Detached Residential (R-2). Previously, Northwoods Baptist Church requested the zoning to be changed to Residential District (R-3), which would have allowed the […]
The News Service of Florida A House panel Wednesday approved a proposal that could lead to people and organizations getting hit with the tab for legal fees if they unsuccessfully challenge changes to comprehensive growth-management plans. The House Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee approved the bill (HB 359) despite opposition from environmental […]
TMH Welcomes Priscilla Needham as Chief Financial Officer Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) recently announced Priscilla Needham as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Ms. Needham brings nearly two decades of accomplished healthcare financial leadership to her new role. Most recently she served as CFO of Billings Clinic, Montana’s largest healthcare organization, which includes a 325- […]
LOCAL NEWS Tallahassee is preparing to open a new Real Time Crime Center, bringing together law enforcement agencies from across the county. This is an expansion and revamping of the center the Leon County Sheriff’s office created back in 2018. It’s being paid for by the city, county and FSU. During Wednesday’s city commission meeting, […]
LOCAL NEWS After 4 hours and 58 public speakers, the Leon County Commission voted 5-2 to allow a change in zoning from Residential Acre (RA) to Single-Family Detached Residential District (R-2) for 32.18 acres located at 3762 Capital Circle NW. Commissioners Rick Minor and David O’Keefe voted against the request. At Tuesday’s Capital Tiger Bay […]
By Ryan Dailey, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — The Senate began moving forward Tuesday with a proposal that would make every Florida student eligible for state-backed vouchers that could be used for private-school tuition and various other expenses, while opponents argued the measure would harm traditional public schools. The Senate Education PreK-12 Committee […]
On Wednesday, February 22nd, the Tallahassee City Commission will consider directing staff to work with Big Bend Homelessness Coalition (BBHC) to develop a purchase and sale vacant property located on Capital Circle NW. BBHC contacted the city about a purchase of 4.54 acres of vacant land at 1665 Capital NW to transform the property into […]
On Wednesday, February 22nd, the Tallahassee City Commission will consider the approval for payment of $19,104 in traffic concurrency mitigation fees to support the conversion of a Motel 6 into affordable housing for low-income individuals. If approved, the City will use funds from the American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Relief Funds […]