LCS Meeting Briefs May 23rd, 2022

LCS Meeting Briefs May 23rd, 2022

Listed below are notes from the May 23rd, Leon County School Board meeting._____ During the Leon County School Board meeting on May 23, 2022, the Board recognized Joshua Shelley, a senior at Chiles High School who won the state championship in the high jump. In the fall, Shelley will be attending Florida State University on […]

Tallahassee Events Beginning May 24

Tallahassee Events Beginning May 24

Grey’s Anatomy TriviaDate: Tuesday, May 24, 2022, begins @ 6:30 p.m.Where: The Brass Tap @ Midtown, 1321 Thomasville Rd.Cost: No cover.What you’ll get: Enjoy an evening of trivia and test your knowledge of the hit drama, Grey’s Anatomy. So, grab your pals and head over for trivia, cold drinks, and good food at Brass Tap. […]

Property Insurance Changes Aimed at Stabilizing Market

Property Insurance Changes Aimed at Stabilizing Market

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida lawmakers began moving forward Monday with a plan to try to bolster the state’s troubled property-insurance market, but homeowners shouldn’t expect immediate relief from soaring premiums. The Senate Appropriations Committee approved the plan (SB 2-D) on the first day of a special legislative session […]

The Growth Debate Continues with Votes on Southside Development

The Growth Debate Continues with Votes on Southside Development

City Commission Split 3-2 on Southside Development On April 12, the Leon County Commission and the Tallahassee City Commission held a public hearing to consider the next step in addressing proposed comprehensive plan amendments which would allow for three major housing developments in the southeast section of Leon County. The comprehensive plan serves as a […]

Local Campaigns: Endorsements, Dropouts, & Campaign Trail Chatter

Local Campaigns: Endorsements, Dropouts, & Campaign Trail Chatter

As the August primary gets closer, local campaign activities are beginning to ramp up. Listed below are some noteworthy campaign trail events -The Tallahassee Professional Firefighters (TPF) recently announced a round of endorsements. The union is endorsing Tallahassee mayoral Candidate Kristin Dozier, City Commission candidate Adner Marcelin, Leon County Commission candidates Nick Maddox (At-Large), Rick […]

StarMetro Approved for Dial-A-Ride On Demand Pilot Program, Use of Ridesharing Companies

StarMetro Approved for Dial-A-Ride On Demand Pilot Program, Use of Ridesharing Companies

During the April 20th City of Tallahassee Commission meeting, the Commission unanimously approved StarMetro’s new pilot program, “Dial-A-Ride (DAR) on Demand.” In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city’s current DAR program offers curb-to-curb transportation to citizens who cannot take advantage of fixed-route buses. The program requires citizens to schedule a transportation service […]

Tallahassee Events Beginning May 17

Tallahassee Events Beginning May 17

Friends TriviaDate: Tuesday, May 17, 2022, begins @ 6:30 p.m.Where: The Brass Tap @ Midtown, 1321 Thomasville Rd.Cost: No cover.What you’ll get: Enjoy an evening of trivia and test your knowledge of the all-time favorite tv sitcom, Friends. So, grab your pals and head over for trivia, cold drinks, and good food at Brass Tap. […]

Lee Stepping Down as State Elections Chief

Lee Stepping Down as State Elections Chief

By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Secretary of State Laurel Lee, a former circuit judge who helped steer Florida through the 2020 elections, is stepping down after a little more than three years in her post. Lee’s resignation is effective Monday and came as Florida prepares for the Aug. 23 primary […]

County Adopts Ordinance Related to Residential Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

County Adopts Ordinance Related to Residential Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

The Leon County Commission recently adopted the proposed Electric Vehicle (EV) Ready Ordinance. The purpose of the ordinance is to facilitate the use of EVs and further establish a convenient, cost-effective electric vehicle infrastructure that will also accommodate future technological advancement county-wide. The ordinance was adopted in a 5-1 vote with Commissioner Bill Proctor in […]