Superintendent Rocky Hanna announced on May 2, 2022, that he is considering a hike in property taxes in order to raise veteran teacher salaries. Ongoing discussions between the Leon County School administrators and the Leon Classroom Teachers Association have attempted to address the lack of salary increases for veteran teachers. In many cases, veteran teachers […]
The first unionized Starbucks in Florida was made official on Tuesday, May 3rd, with the store employees’ 16-1 vote. Starbucks, located on North Monroe Street and John Knox Road, confirmed its victory in a press release issued by Starbucks Workers United. More than 240 Starbucks stores have filed union petitions across 33 states since December […]
By Ryan Dailey, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Calling it a “blockbuster day for freedom,” Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that will require public-school students to observe “Victims of Communism Day” on Nov. 7 each year. The new law, which went into effect immediately, describes the day as being geared […]
According to a report created by the Leon County School Board, the number of students enrolled in charter schools in Leon County increased from 1,654 in 2018-19 to 2,183 in 2020-21, a 32% increase. The 2,183 represents approximately 6.6 % of the total Leon County students financed by the public school system, which is 32,845. […]
Doctor Strange TriviaDate: Tuesday, May 10, 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 Doctor Strange movies. So, grab your friends and head over for trivia, cold drinks, and good food at Brass Tap. Refire […]
During separate interviews with Steve Stewart on The Steve Stewart Show on Real Talk 93.3 FM, mayoral candidates John Dailey and Kristin Dozier spent 40 minutes answering questions about their respective campaigns. Provided below are their comments and positions on issues related to the Blueprint vote to fund stadium improvements for FAMU and FSU, the […]
Florida State Representative Jason Shoaf (R) is calling for the removal of a Leon County middle school principal after the principal posted on Facebook that parents are “getting in our way.” Shoaf’s call for action is in response to a media report about comments in a Facebook post by Sarah Hembree, the principal of Elizabeth […]
Trivia NightDate: Thursday, May 5, 2022, begins @ 7:00 p.m.Where: World of Beer Tallahassee, 830 E Lafayette St. Cost: No CoverWhat you’ll get: Enjoy cold brews and good food while you show off your plethora of useful knowledge, impressing all your friends. Wine TastingDate: Thursday, May 5, 2022, begins @ 5:30 p.m.Where: Goodwood Museum, 1600 […]
Leon County School Board member DeeDee Rasmussen announced on Wednesday, May 4th, in a special message on the board’s website, that she will be resigning from the school board in mid-June. Rasmussen said she is stepping down to focus on her “health and family and take time to recharge.” She was first elected in 2008 […]
Darryl Jones, the Chair of the Leon County School Board, offered his support of a controversial Facebook post by Sarah Hembree – the principal of Cobb middle school – in a Facebook post of his own. Hembree’s post stated in part, “Today I say – Parents, Quit pushing for stupid bills and getting in our […]