School Board Member Darryl Jones Labels Charlie Kirk a “Racist, Misogynist, Homophobic Klansman”

School Board Member Darryl Jones Labels Charlie Kirk a “Racist, Misogynist, Homophobic Klansman”

A recent Facebook message by Leon County School Board member Darryl Jones labeling Charlie Kirk a “racist, misogynist, homophobic klansman” has resulted in a response from the Republican party. Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed Sept. 10 while speaking at a Utah University as part of his American Comeback tour. The FB message, […]

Leon County High School Volleyball Rankings

Leon County High School Volleyball Rankings

The latest MaxPreps high school volleyball rankings are out. The table pictured below is a ranking of the eleven Leon County schools that have indoor volleyball teams based on current record, overall rating and strength of schedule as shown in MaxPreps. The stats used in this edition of high school volleyball rankings were updated on […]

City Fights State Growth Law Decision

City Fights State Growth Law Decision

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Ocoee is challenging a decision by the Florida Department of Commerce to reject the city’s revised comprehensive plan because of a controversial new state law. The Orange County city filed the challenge Tuesday at the Florida Division of Administrative Hearings as communities in many parts […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Wednesday, September 24, 2025

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Wednesday, September 24, 2025

LOCAL NEWS Research indicates that city run grocery stores face several obstacles. Get the details. LCSO: Former Tallahassee church youth director facing 8 new charges in connection with child sex crimes. LOCAL SPORTS On Sep 23rd, Wakulla High School hosted the boys golf Big Bend Championships which included 14 schools with 10 of them being […]

Can a City Run Grocery Store Survive?

Can a City Run Grocery Store Survive?

In May 2025, the Tallahassee City Commission approved nearly $1.3 million to build a small grocery store in Griffin Heights, aiming to provide residents with easier access to fresh foods in a neighborhood recognized as a food desert. Officials recently held a groundbreaking ceremony. However, no operator has yet been found and the small size […]

County, School Board Term Limits Proposed

County, School Board Term Limits Proposed

By The News Service of Florida A House Republican on Tuesday filed a proposed constitutional amendment that seeks to impose 12-year term limits on county commissioners and school board members. The proposal (HJR 27), which Rep. Jeff Holcomb, R-Spring Hill, filed for consideration during the 2026 legislative session, could refuel a debate about whether to […]

Challenge Dismissed: Voter Registration Must Match Driver’s License

Challenge Dismissed: Voter Registration Must Match Driver’s License

By Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix A federal trial judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the state’s enforcement of a federal law to verify voter registration with the voter’s identification card. The suit in U.S. District Court in Orlando named Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd, the Republican National Committee, Republican Party of Florida, and supervisors […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, September 23, 2025

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, September 23, 2025

LOCAL NEWS The latest jobs report show the Leon County August unemployment rate increased to 4.7%. The July unemployment rate was 4.5%. On September 17, at approximately 10:30 a.m., the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) responded to the Fresh Market parking lot after reports of an auto burglary. Detectives quickly identified the crime as part of […]