By Liv Caputo, The Florida Phoenix A $608 million federal reimbursement that Florida’s been counting on to pay for the so-called “Alligator Alcatraz” lockup won’t cover construction costs — if the money comes through at all, Justice Department lawyers have declared. Instead, any potential dollars would only fund “operational costs,” not “construction or facility modification,” […]
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida A proposal to tighten voter eligibility rules was approved by the Republican-controlled House on Wednesday over the objections of Democrats who contend seniors and students will be among those blocked from casting a ballot. The House voted 83-31 on the bill (HB 991), which contains wide-ranging changes […]
By Amy Farnum-Patronis, FSU News Florida State University’s Board of Trustees voted Wednesday to approve a three-year contract extension for President Richard McCullough, who became president in 2021, reaffirming the board’s confidence in his visionary leadership. “Our board could not have a better partner in moving Florida State University forward than President McCullough,” said Board of Trustees Chairman Peter Collins. “His vision and determination have […]
TALLAHASSEE REPORTS Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Weather: Today, partly sunny, with a high near 70. Tonight, a 20 percent chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Thursday, a 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Thursday night, a 50 percent chance of […]
John Michael Conley — “Mike” — died Feb. 22, 2026, in Tallahassee, Florida, at age 89. Born in Huntington, West Virginia, and raised in Bluefield before moving to Orlando, Mike devoted his life to education and to the people around him. At an early age, Conley discovered his athletic ability and excelled in a variety […]
By Mitch Perry, The Florida Phoenix A new public opinion survey of likely Republican voters in Florida shows once again that Byron Donalds continues to benefit from the endorsement he received from Donald Trump in the race for governor this November. The poll from the Public Opinion Research Lab at the University of North Florida […]
By The News Service of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Cabinet, sitting as the State Board of Immigration, on Tuesday approved approximately $40 million in grants for immigration enforcement. It was a last-minute drop of millions of dollars compared to the previous funding request of $53 million attached to the Cabinet agenda. State Board […]
According to filings with Leon County and the City of Tallahassee, the number of single-family residential construction permits was down 52.5% in January 2026 when compared to January 2025. There were 28 permits issued in January 2026, compared to 59 permits issued one year ago. There were 27 permits issued last month, December 2025. Data housed by […]
Breeze Airways, the premium leisure carrier providing affordable, direct flights from underserved markets, today announced two new nonstop routes from Tallahassee International Airport (TLH) to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Raleigh-Durham, N.C. “We are excited to bring Breeze’s affordable and convenient service to the state capital of Florida,” said David Neeleman, founder and CEO of Breeze […]
The City of Tallahassee recently announced that city staff, led by City Manager Reese Goad, and Florida State University have reached an agreement totaling $1.7 billion for the transfer of all City-owned hospital assets currently leased to Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Inc. View the agreement online at Talgov.com. A public hearing is scheduled for the City Commission […]