By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Tallahassee TALLAHASSEE — As she runs for governor in 2022, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried will have to fend off allegations that she violated state law by not properly disclosing financial information. The state Commission on Ethics on Wednesday issued an order finding “probable cause” that Fried did […]
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A divided federal appeals court Sunday rejected Florida’s request to at least temporarily block a Biden administration rule that would require health-care workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19. A panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, in a 2-1 decision, turned down a […]
UPDATE This item was removed from the Tallahassee City Commission agenda for December 8th. There appears to be some discrepancy over the item. TR was told that the developer has not requested a road be constructed as a condition for moving forward. Check back for updates. Original Story On Wednesday December 8th, the Tallahassee City […]
The Tallahassee City Commission voted to reappoint two members of the Citizens Police Review Board (CPRB) during their meeting on Wednesday December 8th. Rosezetta Bobo (Commissioner Porter’s Appointee) and Mujahid Rashad’s (Commissioner Richardson’s Appointee and the Chair) were reappointed to second terms which will expire on December 31, 2024. Bobo is a court mediator with […]
Research from Florida Atlantic University suggests Florida’s Republican and Democrat voters nearly agree on the existence of climate change but differ on the cause. According to the researchers, approximately nine out of 10 Florida Republicans believe climate change exists. Approximately 96 percent of Florida Democrat voters agree. Regarding the cause of climate change, half of […]
Home Alone Trivia Night – Brass TapDate: Tuesday, December 7, 2021, begins @ 6:30 p.m.Where: The Brass Tap, 1321 Thomasville Rd.Cost: Free What you’ll get: Test your knowledge of the famed Home Alone Movies! Enjoy good food and cold drinks at Brass Tap. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. Wine(d) Down WednesdayDate: Wednesday, December 8, 2021, […]
On Wednesday, the Tallahassee City Commission voted to award a construction contract for the International Passenger Processing Facility (IPPF) Project ($23,476,000) and an additional 5% project contingency ($1,173,800) to Whitesell-Green, Inc. in the amount of $24,649,800. The funding will be provided by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), the Federal Aviation Administration, the Coronavirus Aid, […]
A comprehensive report by the Leon County Sheriffs Office tited “Anatomy of a Homicide” reveals characteristics related to 103 murders in Leon County from 2015-2020. One finding is consistent with national trends related to murders. The report notes that the majority of murders in Leon county during this period took place in predominately Black neighborhoods. […]
Leon County government recently informed employees that mandates related to masks and vaccines are no longer being enforced. The communication from Candice Wilson, Leon County’s Human Resources Director, stated: “Dear Leon County employee, with the passage of the new bills from the special session of the Florida Legislature the mandates related to masks, medical or […]
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Gambling on sports is off the table in Florida, at least for now, after the Seminole Tribe suspended its online sports-betting operations Saturday morning. The tribe stopped accepting wagers on its Hard Rock SportsBook mobile app after an appeals court on Friday refused to put […]