Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: May 22, 2023

Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: May 22, 2023

Below are the news briefs from the Leon County School Board meeting that took place on May 22, 2023.__ The Board considered an item, without any motion to vote attached to the item, that allowed for a public hearing regarding the adoption of new elementary social studies instructional materials. Numerous members of the public rose […]

School Start Time Changes Raise Questions

School Start Time Changes Raise Questions

By Ryan Dailey, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — School officials will soon be gearing up to push back start times for many high schools under a new law that mandates changes to the beginning of the school day — but some lawmakers and education experts are wary of the challenges that could come […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Wednesday, May 24

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Wednesday, May 24

TALLAHASSEE REPORTS DAILY BRIEFS Sponsored by FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERYSelect a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS Tallahassee Reports has learned that the Florida Region of the USA Volleyball has an open investigation into the actions of current Leon High School volleyball coach Angie Strickland related to her coaching activities while employed by the Red […]

Leon High School Coach Under Investigation by Florida Region of USA Volleyball

Leon High School Coach Under Investigation by Florida Region of USA Volleyball

Tallahassee Reports has learned that the Florida Region of the USA Volleyball has an open investigation into the actions of current Leon High School volleyball coach Angie Strickland related to her coaching activities while employed by the Red Hills Volleyball Club (Red Hills). The current investigation comes after the Florida Region levied sanctions against Strickland […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, May 23

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, May 23

TALLAHASSEE REPORTS DAILY BRIEFS Sponsored by FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERYSelect a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS On Monday, Rudolph “Rudy” Ferguson Sr., announced his candidacy for Tallahassee City Commission Seat 1. Ferguson, a pastor and a former Leon County Commission candidate, announced his candidacy via a press release and in a post on Facebook with his wife, Katrina. […]

The Wall Street Journal Comments on the DeSantis Record

The Wall Street Journal Comments on the DeSantis Record

With the end of the 2023 Florida legislative session, all eyes now turn to the presidential ambitions of Governor Ron DeSantis. The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board recently wrote that, “His pitch for 2024 is that he delivers results, without all the drama.” However, within the opinion piece, the Journal highlights a cautionary note related […]

Rudy Ferguson to Challenge Jack Porter for City Commission Seat 1

Rudy Ferguson to Challenge Jack Porter for City Commission Seat 1

On Monday, Rudolph “Rudy” Ferguson Sr., announced his candidacy for Tallahassee City Commission Seat 1. Ferguson, a pastor and a former Leon County Commission candidate, announced his candidacy via a press release and in a post on Facebook with his wife, Katrina. Ferguson notes he and his wife have been married for 31 years, and […]

Leon County to Hold Homelessness Workshop

Leon County to Hold Homelessness Workshop

On May 23rd, the Leon County Commission will hold a workshop focused on homelessness. During the workshop, the Commission will be provided a report related to the issue along with a number of proposed actions. Staff is asking the Commission for an additional $500,021 in Federal Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Funding to expand emergency […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Monday, May 22

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Monday, May 22

TALLAHASSEE REPORTS DAILY BRIEFS Sponsored by FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERYSelect a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS Leon County School Board Member Laurie Cox recently compeleted an interview with local Tallahassee radio host Steve Stewart on Real Talk 93.3. Recently elected Ms. Cox was asked to address a number of current issues facing Leon County […]