By Jim Saunders and Tristan Wood, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Republicans have controlled the Florida Senate since the 1990s and are looking to expand their majority in the Nov. 8 elections. Democrats, meanwhile, hope to pick up a couple of seats and chip away at the GOP’s control. Here are five state […]
Violent crime is a key concern for many registered voters when it comes to this year’s midterm election on November 8th. Statistics from the Pew Research Center show insight on registered voters’ perceptions of violent crime and how these perceptions differ among groups. Approximately 61% of registered voters think violent crime is major component for […]
All the TV commercials. mailers and social media posts have been deployed and election day awaits. Listed below are three issues that separate the two mayoral candidates, Mayor John Dailey and former Leon County Commissioner Kristin Dozier. Progressive Endorsements Both Dailey and Dozier are registered Democrats, as are all members of the city commission. However, […]
Provided below is a brief description of the three statewide amendments that are up for consideration in 2022. The passage of Amendment 1 – Limitation on Assessment of Real Property used for Residential Purposes – will provide “property tax savings on flood protection improvements,” so you won’t have to pay more for the increased value […]
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE— A U.S. district judge has tossed out a lawsuit filed by Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and other plaintiffs challenging federal prohibitions on medical-marijuana patients buying and possessing guns. Judge Allen Winsor on Friday issued a 22-page ruling that granted a request by the U.S. Department […]
The Citizens Police Review Board held their monthly meeting on November 3rd at the Smith-Williams Service Center. Training Policy The Board engaged in a lengthy discussion about TPD General Order 75, related to the recent controversy over Eddie Gallagher attending a TPD TAC training session. CPRB Ombudsman Deputy Chief Tonja Smith was present during the […]
Saturday at 7:30 pm on ABC the ‘Noles will be in Miami Gardens to take on the Miami Hurricanes. UM is 4-4 on the season with wins over Bethune-Cookman, Southern Miss, Virginia Tech and Virginia and losses to Texas A&M, Middle Tennessee, North Carolina and Duke. Florida State is 31-35 against Miami in the all-time […]
A mailer sent by the Saving Our City PC in support of Kristin Dozier’s mayoral campaign – five days before election day – claims “John Dailey…Decreased police funding.” The mailer appears to be funded – at least in part – by Kristin Dozier’s personal funds. Richard Murphy – the President of the Big Bend Chapter […]
During the October 12th Tallahassee City Commission, Edward Gaines – the Chairman of the Citizens Police Review Board (CPRB) – presented the 2021 CPRB Annual Report. The annual report included recommendations and commitments for the upcoming year. Full CPRB Report The CPRB is a nine-member volunteer board of Tallahassee citizens. Five of the members are […]
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — With a nearly three-decade career in law enforcement, U.S. Rep. Val Demings not that long ago was viewed as the ideal Democratic candidate to topple U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio this year. An upset win by Demings, a former Orlando police chief who was first elected […]