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…
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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…
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…
City Walk Urban Mission Files Lawsuit Based on Free Speech, Religious Freedom
The City Walk Urban Mission filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Tallahassee on February 8, 2022. The lawsuit comes after…
Leon County Could Receive Opioid Litigation Settlement Funds by May
On February 8, 2022, Leon County Commissioners agreed to move forward with signing and submitting a participation agreement for the opioid litigation…
Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs February 8th, 2022
Listed below are notes from the February 8th Leon County School Board meeting._____Mayor John Dailey and the office of US Congressman Al…
Leon County Commission to Establish Committee on the Status of Men and Boys
The Leon County Commissioners unanimously approved the creation of a committee on the Status of Men and Boys as requested by Sheriff…
Tallahassee Democrat Reporter Adopts “Don’t Say Gay” Description of Parental Rights in Education Bill
Tallahassee Democrat education reporter Ana Gona-Lessan has adopted the “Don’t Say Gay” moniker when referencing the Parental Rights in Education bill which…
Leon County School Officials Discuss Impacts of $2 Million Award to TCC for Charter School
During the Leon County School Board agenda review meeting on February 7, 2022, the Board discussed the impacts on Leon County schools…
Transgender Athlete Legal Fight Put on Hold
TALLAHASSEE — A challenge to a controversial state law that bans transgender females from participating on girls’ and women’s sports teams has…
Florida Hate Crime Incidents Down 23 Percent, Up 14.4 Percent in the U.S.
The FBI tracking of hate crimes show that Florida hate crime incidents have decreased 23% from 2018 to 2020, while hate crimes in the…
Leon County Superintendent Hanna Announces LGBTQ+ Guide Advisory Committee
At the Tuesday Leon County School Board meeting, Superintendent Hanna will recommend Board approval of the membership and by-laws of the Leon…