Court Refuses to Block 17 Felons From Voting
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida Siding with plaintiffs, a federal appeals court has refused to put on hold a…
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FDLE, LCSO Unveil Nation’s First Automated Rapid DNA Collection
Leon County Sheriff’s office has recently announced they are working with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement in implementing the nation’s first…
School Board Term Limits Backed in Senate
By The News Service of Florida A proposal that would impose eight-year term limits on county school board members is ready for…
Capping Pot Potency Stalls in Senate
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A proposed cap on the level of euphoria-inducing THC in medical marijuana…
City Commissioner Matlow Endorses Bernie Sanders
On Monday, City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow announced his endorsement of Bernie Sanders. In an emailed press release, Matlow wrote, “I proudly endorse…
Superintendent Hanna Says School Choice Policy is “Fair and Equitable to Every Resident…”
At the last Leon County School Board meeting, a parent cited the low school grade of Astoria Park Elementary as an indication…
State Monitoring 150 People For Coronavirus
By Christine Sexton, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — State Surgeon General Scott Rivkees said Friday that 15 people in Florida…
School Board Member Rosanne Wood Explains Her Views on School Grades
At the last Leon County School Board meeting, a parent cited the low school grade of Astoria Park Elementary as an indication…
House Digs Deeper into Coalition Finances
By Ana Ceballos, The News Service of Florida A Florida House investigation into a domestic-violence nonprofit organization continued to leave lawmakers stunned,…
City Commissioners Discuss Legislative Affairs Update
The City Commissioners discussed an update on the City’s state and federal legislative affairs at their February 26 meeting. The 2020 legislative…
Superintendent, School Board Member Call Parent’s Comments Hogwash, Disgusting
Superintendent Hanna and Leon County School Board (LCSB) member Alva Striplin responded harshly to a parent’s critical assessment of Astoria Park Elementary…
Lawmakers Seek Grades for Cities and Counties
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida cities and counties would get letter grades for economic and non-economic…