By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — For the second time in less than five months, a federal judge has rejected a lawsuit seeking to block a controversial Florida law that restricts classroom instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation. U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor on Wednesday issued a 21-page decision dismissing […]
LOCAL NEWS Leon County School Board member Laurie Lawson Cox, in her comments toward the end of the Board meeting, addressed Superintendent Rocky Hanna receiving a $35,000 grant from the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the need for “truth, trust, and transparency.” Get the details. JetBlue announced they are going to add service between […]
Below are the news briefs from the Leon County School Board meeting that took place on February 14, 2023.__ Board Member Laurie Lawson Cox, in her comments toward the end of the meeting, addressed Superintendent Rocky Hanna receiving a $35,000 grant from the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the need for “truth, trust, and […]
On Wednesday, February 15, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare reported that the hospital had fully restored its computer systems and has returned to standard operations at all locations. It was reported that TMH officials first notified staff on Friday, February 3rd, that the system had suffered a “cyberattack.” The February 15 press release is provided below: Tallahassee […]
Today, Feb. 15, JetBlue Airways announced its intent to serve Tallahassee International Airport (TLH) with direct air service to and from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). “I am proud to welcome JetBlue to Florida’s capital city! Tallahassee is thriving, and this exciting news is another example of the many great things coming to fruition around our growing […]
LOCAL NEWS The Florida Supreme Court has been asked by the Florida Attorney General’s Office to deny Donald Dillbeck’s stay of execution. Dillbeck is scheduled to die by lethal injection next week for the 1990 murder of Faye Vann, who was stabbed to death in her car outside the Tallahassee Mall. The Attorney General’s Office […]
LOCAL NEWS Today, at 9 a,.m., the Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) will consider a request by Global RER Workforce, LLC (Global City) for a $7 million loan for the development of a 7-story, 300-unit workforce housing complex. The complex will also consist of 10,000 square feet of ground floor retail for a small grocery […]
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis outlined a legislative proposal Monday to expand rules to prevent state pension investments that use ratings he and other Republican leaders consider “woke.” DeSantis said the legislation, which will be pursued during the legislative session that will start March 7, would block […]
On Monday February 6th, a Fairview Middle School student was arrested for possession of a loaded Smith and Wesson 9mm firearm in his bookbag on school property. A student notified Leon County Sheriff’s Office Resource Deputy of an incident with a student having a firearm. The Sheriff’s Office reported that the student admitted taking the […]
The News Service of Florida After losing a campaign last year for governor, former state Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried has launched a bid to chair the Florida Democratic Party. In a prepared statement Monday, Fried said she would “commit to rebuilding our party from the ground up” after Democrats in 2022 lost every statewide race […]