Citizens for Ethics Reform Seeks Changes at City Workshop

Citizens for Ethics Reform Seeks Changes at City Workshop

The Citizens for Ethics Reform (CER) issued a press release on February 14, two days ahead of the City of Tallahassee workshop on ethics. The release called on Tallahassee City Commissioners to support new lobbing reforms and stronger protections for whistleblowers. The Tallahassee Independent Ethics Board has sent proposals to the city for consideration. Some […]

10 Big Issues at Session Halftime

10 Big Issues at Session Halftime

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Legislature’s 60-day session reached its halfway point Wednesday. Here are snapshots of 10 big issues in the session: — ABORTION: The Republican-controlled House and Senate are moving forward with a proposal that would prevent physicians from providing abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. […]

City of Tallahassee to Hold Ethics Workshop

City of Tallahassee to Hold Ethics Workshop

This Wednesday, February 16, 2022, in City Commission Chamber at 10.00 a.m., the City of Tallahassee will convene an Ethics Workshop. The workshop will take citizen input then city commissioners discuss matters related to ethics, including the recommendations by the Independent Ethics Board. During a city meeting in October 2021, the commissioners requested an ethics […]

Tallahassee Events Beginning February 15

Tallahassee Events Beginning February 15

Rom Com Movie Trivia – Brass TapDate: Tuesday, February 15, 2022, begins @ 6:30 p.m.Where: The Brass Tap, 1321 Thomasville Rd.Cost: Free What you’ll get: Test your knowledge of the most popular old and new Romantic Comedy Movies. Enjoy good food and cold drinks at Brass Tap. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. Chunky Knit BlanketDate: […]

Report: City Commissioner Matlow’s Restaurant in Negotiations with FSU Football Player for NIL Deal

Report: City Commissioner Matlow’s Restaurant in Negotiations with FSU Football Player for NIL Deal

Gaines Street Pies, a pizza restaurant owned by City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow, is in negotiations with an FSU offensive lineman to sign a name, image and likeness (NIL) deal. Tomahawknation.com first reported the negotiations. “We worked with Dillan Gibbons and his organization Big Man, Big Heart, providing food for his event with the Boys and […]

Tallahassee Police Department Seeks Changes to Noise Ordinance to Address Large Gatherings, Crime

Tallahassee Police Department Seeks Changes to Noise Ordinance to Address Large Gatherings, Crime

Tallahassee city officials are recommending that city commissioners adopt a change to the current noise ordinance to address concerns noted by law enforcement. These concerns relate to the lack of cooperation with businesses to initiate a noise complaint where large groups have gathered. The agenda item states that the City’s noise ordinance is ineffective at […]

Leon County Commission Meeting Briefs February 8th

Leon County Commission Meeting Briefs February 8th

Listed below is a summary of the topics covered at the February 8th, 2022 Leon County Commission meeting. –The Leon County Commissioners discussed what options are available to the Board to preserve the Lake Hall School House. Previously the county provided a letter of support to the non-profit Friends of the Lake Hall School for […]

Leon County Commission Hears Update on 190,000 Gallon Wastewater Spill Near Lake Jackson

Leon County Commission Hears Update on 190,000 Gallon Wastewater Spill Near Lake Jackson

During the Leon County meeting on February 8, the Leon County Commission heard a report by County Administrator Vince Long regarding a break in City of Tallahassee wastewater mainline. The break occured on Saturday, February 5, 2022, spilling approximately 190,000 gallons of wastewater south of Lake Jackson. The leak originated from the city’s pump station […]