New Information Raises Questions About Democrat Editorial on Leon County Sheriff

New Information Raises Questions About Democrat Editorial on Leon County Sheriff

Tallahassee Reports has learned that the Tallahassee Democrat editorial critical of newly elected Sheriff Walt McNeil contained incorrect information and was missing critical details. Sources said the Tallahassee Democrat editorial board did not contact the Leon County Sheriffs Office (LCSO) to verify the information presented in the editorial. The editorial criticized Sheriff McNeil for hiring […]

After a Tallahassee Reports Investigation, Rep. Alexander Resigns from Non-Profit Job

After a Tallahassee Reports Investigation, Rep. Alexander Resigns from Non-Profit Job

Three weeks after a Tallahassee Reports exclusive about the state lobbyist led Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce (BBMCC) hiring newly elected Florida House member Ramon Alexander, Mr. Alexander has resigned from the $50,000 a year position. On January 9th, 2017 the Tallahassee Democrat reported that Ramon Alexander, a freshman state representative elected this past […]

RAA Teacher Facing Criticism Over Discussing a White Supremacy Theory in Language Arts Class

RAA Teacher Facing Criticism Over Discussing a White Supremacy Theory in Language Arts Class

A RAA middle school language arts teacher is facing criticism over an article distributed in her class about a controversial white supremacy theory. Several sources also said the teacher told her students they were welcome to come to her classroom if they chose to walk out of a class showing the inauguration of Donald Trump […]

Mayor Andrew Gillum Re-Tweets Van Jones’ Support for #Resistance

Mayor Andrew Gillum Re-Tweets Van Jones’ Support for #Resistance

Tallahassee Reports has learned that Mayor Andrew Gillum re-tweeted a message by Van Jones, former Obama administration official, which characterized the Trump presidency as a “would-be authoritarian regime” and offered support for a #resistance movement. The Gillum re-tweet is shown below. Also, the resistance hash tag (#Resistance) which has become the symbol for those opposing […]

PlayBig Finds Success/Obstacles Treating Autism

PlayBig Finds Success/Obstacles Treating Autism

PlayBig Therapy & Learning Center is shaking up traditional treatment practices for patients with autism and other neurological challenges in the Tallahassee area. “PlayBig is the first therapy practice in the nation to integrate developmental therapies with behavioral health therapies in its model, which has had profound results for our young patients and their families,” […]

Stewart’s Blog: Elected Officials Working for Non-Profits is a Bad Idea

Stewart’s Blog: Elected Officials Working for Non-Profits is a Bad Idea

Recent developments on the local jobs front shows elected officials gaining employment -while holding elected office – with non-profit organizations. In these jobs, the elected officials are being asked to raise money and keep their board members and financial donors satisfied. This is a really bad idea. And here’s why. Do you remember the Clinton […]

Stewart’s Blog: Tallahassee Democrat Chooses Sex Over Local Government Accountability

Stewart’s Blog: Tallahassee Democrat Chooses Sex Over Local Government Accountability

Over the past two days, the Tallahassee Democrat has published four stories related to sex. All of this while ignoring financial shenanigans and questionable votes by local government officials that even Barney Fife could uncover. On January 28th, the esteemed publisher and editor of the Gannett owned Tallahassee Democrat decided it was their journalistic responsibility […]