Mayor Dailey Discusses Homelessness, Contract Negotiations

Mayor Dailey Discusses Homelessness, Contract Negotiations

Mayor John Dailey spoke about some major issues in Tallahassee leading up to the legislative session on the Preston Scott Show on Feb. 24. The topics covered included homelessness, utilities and the negotiations with the fire and police departments. Dailey began talking about the homelessness issue by saying that the churches and non-profits of Tallahassee […]

Household Income Increase Readies Economy for Stronger Growth

Household Income Increase Readies Economy for Stronger Growth

According to Josh Mitchell of the WSJ, statistics compiled by the Bureau of Economic Analysis estimated personal income increased 10% during January, the second largest month-to-month increase on record. Also, consumer spending increased by 2.4%, leading the economy off to a great start for the year. Consumer spending coupled with additional recovery actions are expected to […]

DeSantis Executive Order Allows Vaccine for “Vulnerable” People

DeSantis Executive Order Allows Vaccine for “Vulnerable” People

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — After focusing almost exclusively since December on vaccinating seniors, Gov. Ron DeSantis has cleared the way for more people under age 65 to receive shots if they are “extremely vulnerable” to COVID-19. DeSantis issued an executive order late Friday afternoon that allows physicians to vaccinate […]

Local Decisions Begin to Reflect COVID Decline

Local Decisions Begin to Reflect COVID Decline

Over the last twelve months, cities all across the nation have utilized different approaches and plans dedicated to combatting the COVID-19 pandemic. In Florida, what were once peak numbers for cases and hospitalizations have steadily decreased over the two months. The downward trends are also reflected in the Leon County numbers. The plans and policies […]

Weekly Report Ending Feb. 28th: Leon COVID Cases & Positivity Rate Down, Hospitalizations Up

Weekly Report Ending Feb. 28th: Leon COVID Cases & Positivity Rate Down, Hospitalizations Up

TR’s weekly report (February 22 – February 28) on Leon County COVID cases, hospitalizations, and testing positivity rates is detailed below. TR’s February 14th weekly report can be reviewed here. The weekly COVID report, ending February 28th, shows decreases in new cases and the positivity rate and an increase in hospitalizations. Since the middle to the […]

City Commission Approves Permits for Springtime Tallahassee

City Commission Approves Permits for Springtime Tallahassee

At Wednesday’s meeting, the City Commissioners approved granting permits for Springtime Tallahassee subject to its plans for COVID mitigation. During the City Commission Retreat held in January, the commissioners directed staff to reinstate COVID-19 mitigation plans for spring special events in the area. These events, which would be co-sponsored by the City, must have approval […]

City Commission Changes Policy to Encourage Affordable Housing

City Commission Changes Policy to Encourage Affordable Housing

At Wednesday’s City Commission meeting, the commissioners voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance 21-O-04AA. The ordinance, which amends the Tallahassee Land Development Code (TLDC), will change the definition of “Dwelling Unit” to include obsolete hotels and motels converted into residential units. The new ordinance states, “When applied to the conversion of a previously existing hotel or […]

City Commission Approves Acceptance of the Rook, Other TPD Equipment Donations

City Commission Approves Acceptance of the Rook, Other TPD Equipment Donations

The Tallahassee City Commission met Wednesday and voted 3-2 to authorize the acceptance and expense of proceeds from the U.S. Department of Justice’s 2020 Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership, as well as the authorization to accept equipment and supplies that were donated to the Tallahassee Police Department. Commissioner Jeremy Matlow and Commissioner Jack Porter dissented. […]

Biden Prepares for “Build Back Better” Plan After Covid-19 Bill

Biden Prepares for “Build Back Better” Plan After Covid-19 Bill

As President Biden and his administration is working to have his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, known as the American Rescue Plan, passed through Congress, another recovery package is currently in development by the administration. While the package may become unpopular among Congress-members concerned about high-cost spending, Biden (who served 36 years in the Senate) […]