Bill Seeks to Clarify Open Carry Ruling

Bill Seeks to Clarify Open Carry Ruling

By The News Service of Florida Amid confusion over the impact of an appeals-court decision that overturned the state’s ban on openly carrying firearms, a House Democratic leader on Tuesday filed a measure seeking to ensure that certain places — such as legislative meetings, jails and police stations — remain gun-free zones. Rep. Christine Hunchofsky, […]

A Look at New Laws Effective Oct. 1

A Look at New Laws Effective Oct. 1

By Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix More than 20 new state laws take effect today, ranging from increased criminal penalties for restraining and abandoning animals during natural disasters to a ban on the sale and use of license plate flippers. Laws can take effect immediately upon being signed, on July 1 with the start of the state’s fiscal […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, September 30, 2025

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, September 30, 2025

LOCAL NEWS Political Notes: Allison Tant Kicks Off Final House Campaign, Matlow Targets “Wealthy Individuals”, & Bernard Stevens to Challenge Dianne Wiliams-Cox. Get the details. Tune into Real Talk 93.3 for The Steve Stewart Show today at 12:00 p.m. Topics: The possible sale of the Capital City Country Club, recent divisive comments by Leon County […]

Political Notes: Allison Tant, Jeremy Matlow, Bernard Stevens

Political Notes: Allison Tant, Jeremy Matlow, Bernard Stevens

Allison Tant Kicks Off Final House Campaign Allison Tant, Florida House member representing District 9, kicked off her final House campaign – due to term limits – on Monday at Food Glorious Food in Midtown. Tant first won the seat on November 3, 2020, and has subsequently been re-elected. Tant addressed the crowd, “Thank you […]

Cities, Counties Challenge Growth Law

Cities, Counties Challenge Growth Law

By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Twenty-five cities and counties filed a lawsuit Monday challenging a new state law that blocks local governments from approving “more restrictive or burdensome” changes to growth plans for the next two years. The challenge, filed in Leon County circuit court, contends that the law (SB […]

Professors’ Suit Against State DEI Funding Ban Largely Dismissed

Professors’ Suit Against State DEI Funding Ban Largely Dismissed

By Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix Complaints filed by professors “disrupted” by Florida’s ban against diversity, equity, and inclusion spending were mostly dismissed by a federal judge last week. The academics, through American Civil Liberties Union attorneys, filed the suit against the state earlier this year, claiming SB 266 from 2023 imposed viewpoint discrimination under the First Amendment, […]

In the Arena: Matlow Should Resign Party Post

In the Arena: Matlow Should Resign Party Post

Jeremy Matlow in December 2024 was elected as one of the State Committeemen of the Leon County Democratic Executive Committee (LCDEC). His role as State Committeeman is to provide leadership and directions to the Florida Democratic Party (FDP) and the LCDEC. In early January 2023, shortly after being re-elected as a City Commissioner, Matlow announced […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Monday, September 29, 2025

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Monday, September 29, 2025

LOCAL NEWS On Wednesday, the Tallahassee City Commission will hold a special meeting to address the FSU-TMH proposed agreement. Get the details here. Leon County Government announced on Friday that former County Commissioner Bruce J. Host died Friday morning. Maclay Gardens State Park becomes an open-air concert hall this Sunday (Oct. 5th) evening. LOCAL SPORTS […]

Former Leon County Commissioner Bruce J. Host Dies

Former Leon County Commissioner Bruce J. Host Dies

Leon County Government announced on Friday that former County Commissioner Bruce J. Host died Friday morning. Host served as County Commissioner representing District 4 from 1992 to 2000. He was also elected chair from 1995 to 1996. Host helped establish the Northeast Branch Library, which was named after him in 2023. Leon County said Host […]