On Feb. 21, the Rickards girls basketball team played Bishop Kenny in the regional finals of the FHSAA 4A state tournament. Because Bishop Kenny was the 1 seed and Rickards was the 2 seed, the Raiders played the regional final game away. Although Rickards got off to a slow start in the first half, putting […]
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida port leaders continue to point to supply-chain problems in recent years as they push lawmakers to increase transportation infrastructure funding. Appearing before the House Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee on Thursday, a panel of port officials pointed to a need for improvements as a hedge against […]
LOCAL NEWS Less than two months after closing his controversial One Tallahassee political action committee, City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow is busy plotting a run for mayor. Steve Stewart discusses Dan Kleman and the evolving role of the Tallahassee city manager position on The Preston Scott Show. Steve Stewart discusses Dan Kleman and the evolving role […]
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLHASSEE — Three days into his job, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Thursday announced a class-action lawsuit that alleges Target Corp. did not properly disclose to investors the risks of a 2023 LGBTQ Pride campaign that drew a consumer backlash and caused a drop in the […]
The SS United States, a historic 990-foot ocean liner, has begun its final journey from Philadelphia to become the world’s largest artificial reef off Florida’s Gulf Coast. Tugboats are guiding the largest passenger ship built in America, nicknamed “the Big U,” to Mobile, Alabama, where the crew will remove hazardous materials, including fuel. The process will take […]
Less than two months after closing his controversial One Tallahassee political action committee, City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow is busy plotting a run for mayor. Based on several discussions with people close to the process, Matlow is meeting with various business leaders in an attempt to repair damaged relationships caused by his constant berating of developers […]
LOCAL NEWS According to a recent status report, Leon County real estate portfolio consisted of 532 parcels totaling 5,752 acres, and 100 buildings with 2,252,539 square feet. Get the details. Tallahassee State College (TSC) recently announced a generous $500,000 gift from HCA Florida Healthcare, supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals. The announcement was made […]
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida House members Wednesday began moving forward with a proposal that would raise limits on payments by state agencies, local governments, school districts and public hospitals in lawsuits over people getting injured. The House Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee approved a bill (HB 301) that […]
According to a recent status report, as of December 31, 2024, the Leon County real estate portfolio consisted of 532 parcels totaling 5,752 acres, and 100 buildings with 2,252,539 square feet. Provided below are descriptions related to the selected categories. Facilities-Owned Eighty (80) buildings support the daily business of Leon County Government, Constitutional Offices, and […]
~Funds will help recruit and train vitally needed nurses and other healthcare professionals~ Tallahassee State College (TSC) recently announced a generous $500,000 gift from HCA Florida Healthcare, supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals. The announcement was made at the TSC District Board of Trustees meeting on Feb. 18, where representatives from HCA Florida Healthcare […]