Leon County Loses Jobs in May, Unemployment Remains at 3.6%
The latest employment information shows that Leon County lost 981 jobs in May 2017. This month’s loss follows a loss of 525…
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Leon County: Last Four Years Crime Up 22% and Arrests Down 29%
The recent release of the 2016 crime statistics revealed that Leon county’s crime rate was once again number one in the state…
Leon County Ranks #1 in Crime Rate Again
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement released crime data for 2016 and Leon County leads the state of Florida in crime rate…
Gillum Investigation Coming to “Rapid End”
TALLAHASSEE — Leon County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) Department of Investigations Chief Jeff Beasley said Tuesday he expects a “rapid end” to the…
Report: Gillum Campaign “Grossly Exaggerated” the Number of Donors
This past Friday the Andrew Gillum campaign for governor announced the campaign had received donations from more than 7,000 contributors. However, a…
Commissioner Bill Proctor Speaks Up for Local Business Group, Inclusiveness at Blueprint Meeting…and Wins
At the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency meeting today, Commissioner Bill Proctor made an impassioned argument and a motion for the inclusion of the…
Economic Development Staff Proposes Citizen Advisory Groups Created “Internally”
Through an “internal” process, the Office of Economic Vitality has created three citizen advisory groups with 43 positions that will aide the…
Budget Hawks Seek Feedback on City Budget Through Survey
The Budget Hawks, a local financial watchdog group, is seeking feedback from citizens about the upcoming city budget process though a six…
McGowan’s Brings “Cheers” to Bradfordville
TALLAHASSEE — A lot of pubs and bars aspire to be like the fictional bar from the 80’s sitcom, “Cheer’s.” Their owners…
With Business Incentive of $881K, Local Experts Say “Project Campus” Will Create 120 High Paying Jobs
The new structure of the Tallahassee-Leon County economic development apparatus is up to bat. At the next Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency (IA) meeting,…
City Trolley Cost Taxpayers $18 per Rider
An analysis of costs and ridership of the City of Tallahassee’s complimentary trolley service shows that taxpayers paid $18 for each trolley…
Despite $3 Million Increase in Taxes and Fees, City Staff to Present $4.5 Million Budget Deficit for FY2018
Less than two years after voting for a 13% property tax increase and a year after a 2.3% property tax decrease, the…