Mayor John Dailey Appears on Above the Fold

Mayor John Dailey Appears on Above the Fold

Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey appeared on Above the Fold with Tallahassee Reports Editor Steve Stewart on Thursday, March 12. Dailey addressed the crime rate, the potential City Commissioner pay raise, the Children’s Services Council, and more. At the beginning of the show, Dailey gave an update on the local economy. He said Tallahassee is thriving […]

Nine Law Enforcement Officials, Including Three Captains,”Responded” to Gillum Incident

Nine Law Enforcement Officials, Including Three Captains,”Responded” to Gillum Incident

According to the Miami Beach police report documenting the Andrew Gillum incident, at least nine law enforcement officials “responded” to the call, including three Captains. The incident did not result in any arrests. The presence of such high ranking law enforcement officials at the scene warrants comments about any contacts between officers and political officials […]

BREAKING: Andrew Gillum Named in Miami Beach Police Report

BREAKING: Andrew Gillum Named in Miami Beach Police Report

UPDATE Andrew Gillium has released a statement about the incident that occurred in Miami Beach. The statement is provided below. “I was in Miami last night for a wedding celebration when first responders were called to assist one of my friends. While I had too much to drink, I want to be clear that I […]

Lawmakers Pass Major Bills on Nurses, Pharmacists

Lawmakers Pass Major Bills on Nurses, Pharmacists

By Christine Sexton, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — In the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, the Florida Legislature on Wednesday passed bills that expand the roles that advanced nurses and pharmacists play in the state’s health-care system, including allowing pharmacists to test and treat patients for the flu and strep throat and treat […]

Officials Give City Commission a Public Safety Update, COVID-19 Plan

Officials Give City Commission a Public Safety Update, COVID-19 Plan

At the March 11 City Commission meeting, Police Chief Lawrence Revell gave a public safety update with information on changes in the police department, new security cameras, and COVID-19 plans. Revell said the police department is moving forward with the Citizens Youth Advisory Board and the officer wellness program. He said the department has also […]

MetroNet Begins Construction on Fiber Optic Network in Tallahassee

MetroNet Begins Construction on Fiber Optic Network in Tallahassee

MetroNet recently announced that the company has started construction of its fiber network in Tallahassee. Initial construction began at the corner of W. Tharpe and Old Bainbridge Road. The announcement marks the start of a multi-year construction plan in the city of Tallahassee. Customers in the initial construction areas can expect service to start as […]

Visit Florida Could be Extended to 2023

Visit Florida Could be Extended to 2023

Visit Florida appears to be getting more than a one-year extension. Days after budget negotiators agreed to maintain $50 million in funding for the state tourism-marketing agency next fiscal year, the House on Tuesday amended a Senate proposal (SB 362) and would authorize the agency until Oct. 1, 2023. The House is expected to vote […]

House Balks at E-Verify “Compromise”

House Balks at E-Verify “Compromise”

By Ana Ceballos, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — As the 2020 legislative session draws to a close, the House and Senate are in a standoff over a politically charged immigration proposal that is a top priority of Gov. Ron DeSantis. House Republicans on Tuesday refused to back a Senate measure that would have […]

Leon County Approves $1.67 Million in Discretionary Spending

Leon County Approves $1.67 Million in Discretionary Spending

During the Tuesday March 10th Leon County Board of County Commissioners meeting, the Board approved FY2021 discretionary funding spending in the amount of $1,669,500. The FY2021 funding is a 10.3% ($155,500) increase over the $1,514,000 level of discretionary funding approved in FY2020. The approved spending impacts funding levels for the Community Human Services Partnership (CHSP), […]