Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: October 25, 2022

Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: October 25, 2022

Below are the news briefs from the Leon County School Board meeting that took place on October 25, 2022.__The first portion of the meeting consisted of numerous principals and school officials paying tribute to Board Member Georgia “Joy” Bowen’s 24 years as a board member as she enters retirement.__Superintendent Rocky Hanna announced Terri Martin, current […]

National Progressives Target Tallahassee, Dozier Embraces Endorsements from Extreme Groups

National Progressives Target Tallahassee, Dozier Embraces Endorsements from Extreme Groups

For years, local Tallahassee elections have avoided the influence of national progressive groups with extreme positions. Previously, these groups have focused on larger metro areas like Austin, Seattle, and Portland. However, during this election cycle Tallahassee voters are being targeted by groups that openly support the defund the police movement, attack capitalism, and label themselves […]

Mayor John Dailey to Appear on The Steve Stewart Show

Mayor John Dailey to Appear on The Steve Stewart Show

Mayor John Dailey will appear on The Steve Stewart Show on RealTalk 93.3 at noon today, October 25th. The interview will address the major issues facing Tallahassee and issues related to his campaign for re-election. Listen live here: https://realtalk93.com/listen-live/

Two Unrelated Homicide Investigations Initiated Within 12 Hours by LCSO, TPD

Two Unrelated Homicide Investigations Initiated Within 12 Hours by LCSO, TPD

Local law enforcement officials in Leon County are investigating two homicides that were discovered within a 12-hour period beginning Sunday evening. The Leon County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide related to the discovery of a deceased female on Sunday October 23 at 7:31 p.m. After a receiving a call describing suspicious circumstances, LCSO deputies […]

Chiles Tops Mosley, Wins 6A District 2 Title

Chiles Tops Mosley, Wins 6A District 2 Title

Mosley on the Timberwolves effort: They “Came in Fired Up and Never Backed Down” Just seven days after suffering a regular season loss (3-1) in Tallahassee to Mosley High School (Lynn Haven), the Chiles Timberwolves traveled two hours down I-10 and captured a 6A district title with a 3-2 victory over the Lady Dolphins. Mosley […]

Dunn, Lawson Divided on Abortion, Loan Forgiveness

Dunn, Lawson Divided on Abortion, Loan Forgiveness

By Ryan Dailey, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Facing off on issues such as abortion, the war in Ukraine and student-loan forgiveness, Democratic Congressman Al Lawson and Republican Congressman Neal Dunn debated Tuesday after redistricting left them running for the same North Florida seat. Lawson, whose district was almost completely revamped as part […]

Rubio, Demings Clash in Only Debate

Rubio, Demings Clash in Only Debate

By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida LAKE WORTH —Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio and his Democratic challenger, Congresswoman Val Demings, quickly got combative Tuesday as they sought to sway remaining undecided voters in their only head-to-head meeting ahead of the Nov. 8 election for a seat the GOP must retain if it wants […]

Tallahassee City Commission Meeting Briefs: October 12, 2022

Tallahassee City Commission Meeting Briefs: October 12, 2022

Below are the news briefs from the Tallahassee City Commission meeting that took place on October 12, 2022. __ Of the numerous presentations that took place issuing proclamations, Mayor John Dailey presented a proclamation officially declaring October “LGBTQ+ History Month” in the City of Tallahassee. “WHEREAS, this month, we honor the resilience of the LGBTQ+ […]

More than 600,000 Mail-in Ballots Cast

More than 600,000 Mail-in Ballots Cast

The number of mail-in ballots submitted for the Nov, 8 general election has topped 600,000. As of Monday morning, 602,949 ballots had been cast, up from 472,137 on Friday, according to data posted on the state Division of Elections website. Nearly 3.6 million additional ballots had been sent to voters but not returned. Democrats continue […]

Leon County Commission Meeting Briefs: October 11, 2022

Leon County Commission Meeting Briefs: October 11, 2022

Below are the news briefs from the Leon County Commission meeting that took place on October 11, 2022. __ One of the first agenda items the commission heard was the first and only public hearing on approving the Cawthon Multi-Family site development for northeast Tallahassee. As Tallahassee Reports previously reported, an apartment complex is going […]