Leon County Approves $3.4 Million in Renovations for Historic Amtrak Building

Leon County Approves $3.4 Million in Renovations for Historic Amtrak Building

On Tuesday, September 14, 2021, Leon County Commissioners approved the a bid, for $3,449,820, to Ram Construction and Development, LLC for site renovations to the historic Amtrak building. The Board also approved an agreement with the City of Tallahassee for driveway connections for Bicycle Boulevard and Railroad Avenue, in conjunction with the Amtrak building, to […]

Leon County to Bid for World Athletics Cross Country Championship

Leon County to Bid for World Athletics Cross Country Championship

The Leon County Board of County Commissioners approved a $250,000 bid for Leon County to host the 2026 World Athletics Cross Country Championship during the last Board meeting on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. The deposit will come from the Division of Tourism fund. For the execution of the event, potential host communities must guarantee a […]

Leon County Approves Opioid Settlement Structure

Leon County Approves Opioid Settlement Structure

The Leon County Board of County Commissioners consented to the proposed opioid litigation Memorandum of Understanding with the State of Florida and the adoption of the associated resolution. Leon County has previously approved a plan related to the litigation. In June 2018, the County entered into a contract with outside counsel, Levin, Papantonio, P. A., […]

CRPTA to Hear Update on Thomasville Road Multi-Use Path Project

CRPTA to Hear Update on Thomasville Road Multi-Use Path Project

On Monday, September 13th at 1:00 p.m., the Capital Regional Transportation Planning Agency (CRTPA) will get an update on the Thomasville Road Multi-Use Path (MUP) feasibility study. The intent of the feasibility study is to evaluate the multimodal connectivity of the Thomasville Road corridor from the Market District to Midtown and to what extent, considering […]

ESPN College Football Analyst Addresses FSU Situation

ESPN College Football Analyst Addresses FSU Situation

David Hale is a college football analysts for ESPN. Listed below is a twitter thread by Hale addressing FSU’s football program following the lost to Jacksonville State. ____ Quick thoughts on FSU… This was never going to be a good football team. The hope was 6-6, a bowl game, and enough enthusiasm about progress to […]

Select Events in Tallahassee Beginning September 14

Select Events in Tallahassee Beginning September 14

Listed below are events taking place in the Tallahassee area beginning September 14th. Trivia at the Brass TapDate: Tuesday, September 14, 2021, begins @ 6:30 p.m. Where: MIDTOWN TALLAHASSEE, 1321 THOMASVILLE ROADCost: FreeWhat you’ll get: #1 Trivia in Town Questions begin at 7pm, we recommend coming in a bit before 6:30 registration to get the […]

Matlow Proposes Lobbyist Regulations

Matlow Proposes Lobbyist Regulations

At a press conference on Friday, City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow addressed the sentencing of former City Commissioner Scott Maddox and made what he called “six common-sense reforms” related to local government ethics. Matlow said that “yesterday’s sentencing of former Mayor and City Commissioner Scott Maddox and former Downtown Improvement Authority Director Paige Carter-Smith on public […]

Biden, DeSantis Clash on Vaccine Mandates

Biden, DeSantis Clash on Vaccine Mandates

The News Service of Florida President Joe Biden expressed disappointment Friday in Gov. Ron DeSantis and other Republican governors who have criticized a White House directive to require COVID-19 vaccinations and tests for large numbers of public and private workers. Appearing at a Washington, D.C. middle school to urge parents to get children vaccinated if […]

FSU Preview: Jacksonville State vs Florida State

FSU Preview: Jacksonville State vs Florida State

FSU will host the Jacksonville State Gamecocks Saturday at 8 PM on the ACC Network. Jacksonville State is 0-1 on the year after getting pummeled by UAB 31-0. The ‘Noles beat the Gamecocks 41-24 last year in Mike Norvell’s first victory at FSU. If the opening weekend of 2021 is any indication the Seminoles are […]

Former Tallahassee Mayor and City Commissioner Scott Maddox Sentenced to Five Years

Former Tallahassee Mayor and City Commissioner Scott Maddox Sentenced to Five Years

Today, federal judge Robert Hinkle sentenced former Mayor and Tallahassee City Commissioner Scott Maddox to five years in prison after he pleaded guilty to charges related to public corruption. Maddox business associate, Paige Carte-Smith, was sentenced to two years for her role in the illegal acts. Judge Hinkle said Maddox and Carter-Smith were entitled to […]