DeSantis Focuses on ‘Freedom’ to Start Second Term

DeSantis Focuses on ‘Freedom’ to Start Second Term

By Jim Turner & Ryan Dailey, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis was sworn in Tuesday for a second term, offering a theme of “freedom” in Florida to counter “faddish ideology” nationally. Speaking on the steps of the Old Capitol, the state’s 46th governor balanced some campaign-style rhetoric and generic policy […]

10 Big Legal Battles to Watch in 2023

10 Big Legal Battles to Watch in 2023

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Tallahassee TALLAHASSEE — From abortion to Big Tech to guns, Florida heads into 2023 with courts weighing high-profile legal fights. Here are 10 issues to watch: — ABORTION: The Florida Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a new law that prevents abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. […]

November Airport Traffic Down 6.5%

November Airport Traffic Down 6.5%

The latest information from the Tallahassee International Airport shows that November 2022 passenger traffic was 69,940. November traffic decreased 6.5% when compared to traffic one year ago. The number of passengers was down 4,895 from the 74,835 reported during November 2021. Passenger traffic was down 7.7% or 5,857 passengers when compared to the pre-COVID passenger […]

The Tallahassee Reports Morning Briefs: Tuesday, Jan. 3

The Tallahassee Reports Morning Briefs: Tuesday, Jan. 3

Local News The latest information from the Tallahassee International Airport shows that November 2022 passenger traffic was 69,940. November traffic decreased 6.5% when compared to traffic one year ago. The number of passengers was down 4,895 from the 74,835 reported during November 2021. Traffic will be impacted in Tallahassee on Monday, Jan. 2, and Tuesday, […]

The Tallahassee Reports Morning Briefs: Monday, Jan. 2

The Tallahassee Reports Morning Briefs: Monday, Jan. 2

Local News An investigation is underway after a man was shot Sunday night – January 1 – on Ravensview Drive. According to the Leon County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to the scene around 10:45 p.m. and found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. That man was taken to the hospital where he later […]

New Year Brings Lobbying Restrictions, Toll Breaks

New Year Brings Lobbying Restrictions, Toll Breaks

By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Beefed up lobbying restrictions and breaks for motorists who frequently use toll roads are among state laws and other changes that will arrive with the new year. The laws, passed during this year’s regular legislative session and special sessions, also include making available land-preservation money, […]

The Tallahassee Reports Morning Briefs: Friday, Dec. 30

The Tallahassee Reports Morning Briefs: Friday, Dec. 30

Local News The top viewed stories published by Tallahassee Reports in 2022 included the indictment of Andrew Gillum, the Killearn Country Club renovation, parental rights in the classroom, violent crime in Tallahassee, economic development at the Tallahassee airport and the emergence of the progressive movement in local politics. Tallahassee Police have arrested a 21-year-old male […]

The Top Tallahassee Reports Stories from 2022

The Top Tallahassee Reports Stories from 2022

Listed below are the top viewed stories published by Tallahassee Reports in 2022. The issues include the indictment of Andrew Gillum, the Killearn Country Club renovation, parental rights in the classroom, violent crime in Tallahassee, economic development at the Tallahassee airport and the emergence of the progressive movement in local politics. Cobb Middle School Principal: […]