Blueprint IA Board Reviews LEAN Grant Program Results
At today’s Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Meeting, the board reviewed a status report on the results of the Local Emergency Assistance for Nonprofits…
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Federal Judge Clears Way for Felons to Vote
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Tallahassee TALLAHASSEE — Opening the door for hundreds of thousands of convicted felons to be…
Leon County Commissioners Discuss Phased Reopening Plan
At their special COVID-19 response meeting on Thursday, the Leon County Commissioners reviewed a presentation on Leon County’s three-phase reopening plan. Earlier…
Welaunee Comprehensive Plan Amendment Generates Debate About Growth
A vote scheduled for May 26 will decide what future growth will look like in Leon County for the next 20-30 years.…
DeSantis Gives Green Light to Youth Activities
By Ana Ceballos, The News Service of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday said he is lifting coronavirus-related restrictions on youth activities,…
City Approves Amendment to Canopy Inclusionary Housing Agreement
The City Commissioners approved an amendment to the Canopy Inclusionary Housing Agreement at their May 13 meeting. The amendment passed 4-1, with…
Rebekah Jones’ firing is the COVID clickbait the media dreams of – but it’s all fake
By Brian Burgess, The Capitolist Dozens of media outlets, both in Florida and nationally, published the sensational story of Dr. Rebekah Jones,…
Panhandle Vacation Rentals Cleared to Open
By Ana Ceballos, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Vacation rentals in seven Panhandle counties Tuesday were allowed to reopen with…
DeSantis Cites “Insubordination” for Firing
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration said Tuesday evening that a Department of Health employee who helped create Florida’s COVID-19 information “dashboard” was fired…
Ethics Board Tables Decision on Pay Raise for Board Attorney
UPDATED The Independent Ethics Board tabled their decision on a pay raise for Attorney John Reid at their May 19 meeting. Reid…
State Eyes Plans for Reopening University Campuses
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — State university system Chancellor Marshall Criser next week will present guidelines for…
Leon County Home Sales Down 16% in April, Prices Up
Sales of existing single-family homes in Leon county were down 16% when compared to numbers sold in the same month one year…