Common Ground, a group described as a bipartisan working group of education advocates from across the state, has sent a letter to Governor Rick Scott asking him to veto the education bill passed during session. The group was hopeful that bipartisan solutions could be found to address low performing schools, testing burdens and concerns regarding […]
The latest employment information shows that Leon County lost 728 jobs in April 2017. This month’s loss follows a gain of 1,846 jobs in March. One year ago Leon County added 88 jobs. Despite the job losses, the unemployment rate decreased from 3.9% in March to 3.6% in April. One year ago the unemployment rate […]
The City of Tallahassee subsidized restaurant, The Edison, is in the news again after firing the highly respected hospitality operator Steve Adams. The scrutiny has resulted in various media reports and an audit request by City Commissioner Scott Maddox. However, what media reports have failed to address is a persistent question that appears in many different […]
TALLAHASSEE — A new law mandating law enforcement training for dealing with autistic individuals has the sheriff and chief of police asking “Why us?” The Florida legislature passed a new law on May 5 requiring law enforcement to undergo 40 hours of training on recognizing and appropriately responding to individuals with autism. This legislation follows […]
The NCAA recently released the Academic Progress Rate’s (APR) for the 2015-2016 year. The data shows that 13 of the 18 FSU sports teams scored a perfect 1000 in 2016. Also, the data shows that three FSU sports teams received Public Recognition Awards. These teams are Women’s Cross Country, Women’s Golf, and Women’s Tennis. The […]
Tallahassee Reports has learned that the City of Tallahassee’s independent ethics board has decided not to investigate the possible misuse of city resources by Mayor Andrew Gillum. Several media outlets have reported on Gillum’s use of city email and other city resources for political related activities. The order signed by Board Chair Richard Herring said […]
This week a group of business and government leaders headed to Nashville, Tennessee on a search for ideas that could translate to Tallahassee and benefit our community. Below is a table comparing a number of characteristics between Nashville and Tallahassee. Other than the major difference in population, there are some important comparisons that show variation. […]
Through an information request, Tallahassee Reports has learned that an outside metalurgical laboratory concluded in August 2012 that the leak in the 7.5 million gallon fuel tank located at the Hopkins Generating Station was caused by a “corrosion attack” and “microbiologically-influenced corrosion.” Also, the lab report and other writings by experts indicate the corrosion could […]
Three Leon County officials are endorsing Gwen Graham for governor. In a press release, the Graham campaign announced “endorsements from three elected Leon County officials, County Commissioner John Dailey, County Commissioner Kristin Dozier, and Soil and Water Conservation Supervisor Tabitha Frazier.” “I’m proud to have the support of these local leaders and pledge to work […]
TALLAHASSEE – What’s good for the goose isn’t necessarily good for the gander when it comes to the minimum wage in Leon County, according to local city and county commissioners. During an April 25th budget workshop, the Leon County Board of County Commissioners unanimously gave preliminary approval to a proposal to raise the minimum wage […]