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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
On Sep 23rd, Wakulla High School hosted the boys golf Big Bend Championships which included 14 schools with 10 of them being from Leon County. This tournament was the first 18-hole formatted tournament for many of the Leon County high school teams and was held at the Wakulla Sands Golf Club, in Crawfordville, FL. Chiles’ […]
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 […]
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 […]
On Sep. 20th, St. John Paul II (JPII) hosted the Panther invite high school cross country meet that included 28 schools including 17 from Leon County. Boys The Chiles boys cross country team placed first having six runners place in the top 10 out of a field of 135. The Timberwolves had a total run […]