Florida schools are set to continue both in-person and virtual learning options in Spring 2021, according to an announcement from Gov. Ron DeSantis, echoing calls from Dr. Anthony Fauci and others to keep schools open. DeSantis, who has pushed hard to reopen Florida throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, said in a press conference on Monday that […]
By Christine Sexton, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A coalition of business interests Monday released a far-ranging wish list for Gov. Ron DeSantis and state legislators to consider in 2021, including revamping alcohol laws, changing tax policy and providing broad immunity from lawsuits stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. “The future of Florida is […]
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida for the first time since spring beat a monthly revenue forecast that had been in place before the coronavirus pandemic slammed into the state, according to an October report released Monday by state economists. The report from the Legislature’s Office of Economic & Demographic […]
Former Tallahassee Mayor and state gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum has made headlines once again this week after news regarding a supposed donation from his nonprofit. According to Florida Politics, Forward Florida Action awarded the Florida Democratic Party with a $100,000 “game-show-style check” at a press event in May 2019. A year later, campaign finance reports […]
The News Service of Florida After hitting record lows the previous year, a report released Wednesday by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows the numbers and rates of abortions increased in 2018. For the year, 619,591 abortions were reported to the CDC from 49 areas across the nation. But the CDC analysis […]
TR’s weekly report (November 22-29) on Leon County COVID cases, hospitalizations, and testing positivity rates is detailed below. TR’s November 22nd weekly report can be reviewed here. The weekly report, ending November 29th, shows a decrease in cases and hospitalizations and an increase in the positivity rate. The positivity rate remains below 5%. The Numbers The […]
As many people face mental health struggles during the COVID-19 pandemic, Tallahassee has recently seen a spike in suicides, according to Tallahassee Police Department data. So far this year, TPD has ruled 21 death investigations as suicides. In 2019, there were six reported suicides. TR is currently seeking age data related to the suicides. TPD […]
Saturday at 8 PM on the ACC Network the Seminoles will host the Virginia Cavaliers. Virginia is 4-4 on the year with wins over Duke, North Carolina, Louisville and Abilene Christian. The Cavaliers’ four losses came against Clemson, North Carolina State, Wake Forest and Miami. The last time these two met was last season in […]
By Jim Saunders, Dara Kam The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected requests by Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office to reinstate death sentences for two convicted murderers, ruling that earlier orders required the men to receive new sentencing hearings. Justices issued opinions in cases from Orange and Duval […]
The County and City are currently looking for members to serve on the Children’s Services Council (CSC) and the Citizens Police Review Board (CPRB). Children’s Services Council (CSC) Approved by voters in the November 2020 election, the CSC is being implemented under the Florida Statutes, Section 125.901, for the purpose of providing funding for children’s […]