The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, June 17, 2025

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, June 17, 2025

LOCAL NEWS At their next meeting, the Tallahassee City Commission will review information about the agreement between the federal government and the Tallahassee Police Department related to the enforcement of immigration laws. Leon County Commissioner Rick Minor addresses economic development on North Monroe. FLORIDA NEWS One of the more-contentious legislative sessions in recent history came […]

Lawmakers Pass $115.1B Budget, End Session

Lawmakers Pass $115.1B Budget, End Session

By Jim Turner & Tom Urban, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — One of the more-contentious legislative sessions in recent history came to a close late Monday as lawmakers approved a $115.1 billion budget for next fiscal year and prepared to send it to Gov. Ron DeSantis. The Senate unanimously passed the spending plan […]

City to Review ICE Agreement with Tallahassee Police Department

City to Review ICE Agreement with Tallahassee Police Department

At their next meeting, the Tallahassee City Commission will review information about the agreement between the federal government and the Tallahassee Police Department related to the enforcement of immigration laws. A recent immigration enforcement action on Gaines Street has reignited political tensions in Tallahassee over the city’s agreement with federal immigration authorities. At the center […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Monday, June 16, 2025

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Monday, June 16, 2025

LOCAL NEWS Leon County budget workshop notes that the FY2026 is balanced at $403,967,176 which is a 6.9%, or $26,080,183, increase from FY 2025. Nearly half of this increase ($12.7 million) is associated with increases in public safety funding for the Sheriff and Emergency Medical Services In Florida alone, there were 22 No Kings protests. […]

Leon County to Hold FY2026 Budget Workshop

Leon County to Hold FY2026 Budget Workshop

On June 17, the Leon County Commission will hold a budget workshop to address the FY 2026 county budget. The agenda item notes that the “FY 2026 Preliminary Budget” is balanced with no millage rate increase or use of general revenue fund balance. In addition to the recommended increases associated with Constitutional Officer requests and […]

Tallahassee ‘No Kings’ Protest Draws Thousands

Tallahassee ‘No Kings’ Protest Draws Thousands

On June 14th, in Tallahassee, a woman on the steps of the Historic State Capitol with a microphone yelled, “When immigrants are under attack, what do we do?” Thousands yelled back, “Stand up! Fight back!” Sign holding protestors called for everything from the destruction of ICE, to the overthrow of Trump, and the protection of […]

Tax Package Aids Back-to-School Shoppers, Businesses

Tax Package Aids Back-to-School Shoppers, Businesses

By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida would hold a sales-tax “holiday” each August for back-to-school items, while sales taxes would be eliminated on commercial leases and such things as hurricane supplies and sunscreen, under a tax package that House and Senate leaders released Friday evening. The House and Senate will […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Friday, June 13, 2025

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Friday, June 13, 2025

LOCAL NEWS Steve Stewart discusses the city’s budget workshop and their approval of a fire services fee increase. Leon County Commissioners got an update this week on the 2026 World Athletics Cross Country Championships. Apalachee Regional Park is set to host the event January 10. FLORIDA NEWS Legislative leaders said Thursday evening they hope to […]

Leaders Hope to Finish Budget Friday

Leaders Hope to Finish Budget Friday

By The News Service of Florida Legislative leaders said Thursday evening they hope to finish a budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year on Friday so it can go before the House and Senate early next week. Senate Appropriations Chairman Ed Hooper, R-Trinity, said he and House Budget Chairman Lawrence McClure, R-Dover, have committed to having […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Thursday, June 12, 2025

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Thursday, June 12, 2025

LOCAL NEWS Steve Stewart discusses the city’s decision to delay action on comprehensive plan amendments. Silver Airways, one of three airlines serving Tallahassee, abruptly ceased operations Wednesday, six months after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a bid to restructure its finances and remain in service. FLORIDA NEWS A new poll of Florida likely […]