In the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, some homeowners in Killearn Estates voiced frustration over power outages and offered solutions to what they see as a problem with the electrical system. In a letter to the Killearn Homeowners Association (KHA), the homeowners noted that Killearn Estates lost power on Wednesday, October 10, and most homes had […]
The News Service of Florida The state’s concealed-weapons licensing program would be moved to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, under a measure proposed Thursday by Sen. Lauren Book, D-Plantation. The proposal came as National Rifle Association lobbyist Marion Hammer is urging that the Republican-dominated Legislature move the program from the Department of Agriculture and […]
FSU On Friday the women’s soccer team clinched a berth in the Women’s College Cup with a 1-0 victory over Penn State. Deyna Castellanos scored the clinching goal in the 53rd minute. FSU will play Stanford on Friday that 730 on ESPNU. With a win the Lady ‘Noles will play the winner of Georgetown/North Carolina […]
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — More than 18 months after legislators passed a controversial education law pushed by then-House Speaker Richard Corcoran, attorneys for the state and 11 county school boards are continuing to battle in court about whether the measure violates the Florida Constitution. Attorneys for the state this […]
According to data released by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), the Total Crime Index in Leon County decreased by 7.7 % in the first six months of 2018 when compared to the first six months of 2017. The statewide numbers show a decrease of 8.0% for this time period. The table below compares […]
Leon County Schools (LCS) are making changes to the bus system due to budget constraints and bus driver retention and recruitment issues. Manny Joanos, the Director of Transportation for LCS, sent a letter home to parents outlining the problems and changes. Joanos, wrote, “Over the years we have gone out of our way to provide […]
Getting lost in the aftermath of the elections is the continual struggle with violence in our nation. To be specific, the urge to kill the unsuspecting in a blaze of self-loathing and hatred before killing oneself. The Midtown yoga killing was such a callous act, I do not mention the name of the shooter. One […]
As uncertainty over the future outlook of the U.S. economy looms, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) worries that inflated home values will create market turbulence. Cezary Podkul of the Wall Street Journal writes, “the FHA insures about 11% of all U.S. single-family residential mortgage debt.” Of this debt, reverse mortgages, formally known as Home Equity […]
On November 19th, 2018, three new members of the Tallahassee City Commission were sworn in at city hall after a bruising and competitive election season. For the first time in recent memory, three seats were up for grabs and voters delivered victories to individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences that promises to challenge the status […]
By Scott Carswell Jr. On this Thanksgiving Saturday at noon the Seminoles will host the rival Gators on ABC in Doak. The Florida Gators are 8-3 and ranked 11th in the College Football Playoff poll. Their 8 wins have come against Charleston Southern, Colorado State, Tennessee, Mississippi State, LSU, Vanderbilt, South Carolina and Idaho. Their […]