By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — With Gov. Ron DeSantis describing him as a “bulldog,” James Uthmeier was elevated Monday to become Florida attorney general after serving as the governor’s chief of staff. While DeSantis had said earlier he would appoint Uthmeier to succeed former Attorney General Ashley Moody, he made […]
LOCAL NEWS On February 11, 2025, the Leon County Commissioners received an update on the ongoing revitalization projects along West Pensacola St. and North Monroe St., the report passed in a unanimous vote. However, Commissioner Caban voiced frustration with progress of the projects. News briefs from the February 11, 2025, Leon County School Board business […]
A search is underway for members of the cultlike Zizian group following a series of violent incidents across multiple states. The FBI conducted a search earlier this month in a wooded area near Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where the group had previously rented properties, and the effort follows a deadly shootout with Border Patrol officers in Vermont […]
Provided below are news briefs from the February 11, 2025, Leon County School Board business meeting. Reports The Board heard reports from Stephanie Shumate with the Commission on the Status of Women and Girls and from Jacquelyn Steele, Chairperson of the District Advisory Council. Items Considered by the Board Item 19.03, Item 19.04, & Item […]
On February 11, 2025, the Leon County Commissioners received an update on the ongoing revitalization projects along West Pensacola St. and North Monroe St., the report passed in a unanimous vote. However, during the meeting, several commissioners expressed frustration at the lack of progress on the project, specifically about the development of the W Pensacola […]
LOCAL NEWS The message coming out of the city of Tallahassee first quarter budget workshop is that all Leon County residents should expect an 20-25% ($60-70 per year) increase in the fire service fee in the near future. Two men shot near West Pensacola Street Thursday morning. Get the details. The City of Tallahassee is […]
The message coming out of the city of Tallahassee first quarter budget workshop is that all Leon County residents should expect an 20-25% ($60-70 per year) increase in the fire service fee in the near future. City staff informed commissioners that several significant developments have occurred that require a financial review of the Fire Fund. […]
On Feb. 12, the Chiles girls soccer season came to an end with a loss in the FHSAA 5A regional final to Ponte Vedra. They made a deep run in the state tournament beating teams such as Orang Park and Beachside. Although coming up short in the state tournament, the Timberwolves had an impressive season […]
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — President Donald Trump emerged as the biggest winner Thursday as the Republican-controlled Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis approved a suite of measures aimed at strengthening enforcement of illegal immigration. Quickly signed into law by the governor, the wide-ranging plan toughens penalties for crimes committed by […]
LOCAL NEWS Steve Stewart discusses Commissioner Matlow’s move to name a building after Commissioner Curtis Richardson during Wednesday’s city commission meeting. A man is behind bars in connection to a shooting that happened last September at a student housing complex in Tallahassee, according to a press release from the Tallahassee Police Department. LOCAL SPORTS NEWS […]