Three Unspoken Realities of Affordable Housing

Three Unspoken Realities of Affordable Housing

If you’re an elected official, you hear the phrase “affordable housing” almost daily. It dominates conversations from all walks of life from our neighborhoods to commission chambers across the country. And rightfully so— Families are stretched thin, spending half or more of their income just to keep a roof over their heads. People are struggling. […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, May 27, 2025

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, May 27, 2025

LOCAL NEWS Today at noon at Capital City Country Club, the NEBA May luncheon will feature Sal Nuzzo, executive director of Consumers Defense – a national, non-profit policy and advocacy organization. Sal will discuss significant new legislation and the new state budget OR update us on its current status (which remains unknown at the time […]

School Cell Phone Bill Goes to DeSantis

School Cell Phone Bill Goes to DeSantis

By The News Service of Florida The Legislature on Friday formally sent bills to Gov. Ron DeSantis that would prevent elementary and middle school students from using cell phones during the entire school day and create a new third-degree felony offense of animal cruelty for people who restrain dogs outside during natural disasters. The cell-phone […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Friday, May 23, 2025

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Friday, May 23, 2025

LOCAL NEWS Some members of the Florida A&M University community say they’re planning strategies – including economic boycotts – to express their frustration about the selection of Marva Johnson as FAMU’s 13th president. Leon County Government, the City of Tallahassee, Elmington Capital, and community partners held a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of Ridge […]

Judge Weighs Blocking Ballot Initiative Law

Judge Weighs Blocking Ballot Initiative Law

By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — “Fear and uncertainty” about a new law targeting the state’s ballot-initiative process has led to a significant drop in people working to collect signatures for 2026 ballot measures, groups challenging the law told a federal judge on Thursday. One of the most-controversial parts of the […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Wednesday, May 21, 2025

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Wednesday, May 21, 2025

LOCAL NEWS U.S. Census Bureau information shows that Leon County’s 2.8% growth rate in population, from 2020 through 2024, ranked 56 among the 67 Florida counties. The latest information from the Tallahassee International Airport shows the April 2025 passenger traffic decreased 1.0% when compared to traffic one year ago. The number of passengers was down […]

Leon County Lags in Population Growth

Leon County Lags in Population Growth

The United States Census Bureau recently released a comprehensive report documenting population growth across counties, cities and towns in all U.S. regions. Provided below are the population growth estimates for the largest 30 counties in Florida. From 2020 to 2024, the Florida population grew 8.5% with St. Johns County – home to St. Augustine – […]

‘Open’ Investigation Confirmed Amid Hope Florida Scrutiny

‘Open’ Investigation Confirmed Amid Hope Florida Scrutiny

By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Records related to a state House probe of a nonprofit linked to First Lady Casey DeSantis’ signature Hope Florida assistance program are part of an “open” investigation, Leon County State Attorney Jack Campbell’s office said Tuesday. House Health Care Budget Chairman Alex Andrade, R-Pensacola, submitted […]