By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida ALLAHASSEE — As legislative leaders try to restart the budget process, Gov. Ron DeSantis indicated Monday he has no desire to take part in a sit-down suggested by the state Republican Party to hammer out differences. DeSantis rejected a “summit” with House and Senate leaders, an idea […]
The Lincoln baseball team (24-10) played a three-game series against top seeded Niceville (28-6) in the 5A Regional 1 finals on May 7, May 8 and May 10. After a close loss for the Trojans in the first game, Lincoln finished the series with two straight wins advancing to the state semifinals. The first game […]
During the May 8th Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency (IA) budget workshop, elected officials approved a plan to fund an air service incentive proposal. The IA voted 10-2 to approve a plan via an expedited process that would cost $670,000 per year. Leon County Commissioners Christian Caban and Bill Proctor voted against the item. Caban stated that […]
LOCAL NEWS The latest TR print edition is out. Subscribe here. Tallahassee’s two major hospitals recently received grades in the Hospital Safety Grade report released by The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit organization reporting on quality, safety and transparency in the U.S. health system. In a powerful effort to educate and empower their peers, Maclay […]
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Tallahassee TALLAHASSEE — Legislative budget talks blew up Friday, as the House, the Senate and Gov. Ron DeSantis tangle over tax cuts. House Speaker Daniel Perez accused Senate President Ben Albritton of backing out of a “historic tax proposal” that the leaders outlined last week as they extended […]
Tallahassee’s two major hospitals recently received grades in the Hospital Safety Grade report released by The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit organization reporting on quality, safety and transparency in the U.S. health system. Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) and HCA Florida Capital Hospital both received a “B” grade in the spring 2025 ratings report. Leapfrog assigns […]
LOCAL NEWS Dana Brooks: “It seems everyone has a strong opinion about Florida State University taking over Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Once we get past the ruffled feathers over how the matter came to light, it’s clear it all comes down to the same problem we always have in Tallahassee: who gets to decide how we […]
By Dana Brooks It seems everyone has a strong opinion about Florida State University taking over Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Once we get past the ruffled feathers over how the matter came to light, it’s clear it all comes down to the same problem we always have in Tallahassee: who gets to decide how we grow. […]
On Thursday, Jersey Mike’s Subs presented a check for $35,965.33 to First Tee – Tallahassee following the success of its 15th Annual Month of Giving campaign. The donation will directly support First Tee’s youth development programs across the Big Bend. The campaign, held throughout March, encouraged customers at Jersey Mike’s locations in Tallahassee, Florida and Valdosta, Georgia […]
By The News Service of Florida First-time unemployment claims in Florida had a slight jump last week. The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday estimated 6,227 initial unemployment applications were filed during the week that ended May 3, up from a revised count of 5,842 during the previous week. The state has averaged 6,149 weekly […]