A Look at New Laws Effective Oct. 1
By Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix More than 20 new state laws take effect today, ranging from increased criminal penalties for restraining and…
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The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
LOCAL NEWS Political Notes: Allison Tant Kicks Off Final House Campaign, Matlow Targets “Wealthy Individuals”, & Bernard Stevens to Challenge Dianne Wiliams-Cox.…
Political Notes: Allison Tant, Jeremy Matlow, Bernard Stevens
Allison Tant Kicks Off Final House Campaign Allison Tant, Florida House member representing District 9, kicked off her final House campaign –…
Cities, Counties Challenge Growth Law
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Twenty-five cities and counties filed a lawsuit Monday challenging a new state…
Professors’ Suit Against State DEI Funding Ban Largely Dismissed
By Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix Complaints filed by professors “disrupted” by Florida’s ban against diversity, equity, and inclusion spending were mostly dismissed…
In the Arena: Matlow Should Resign Party Post
Jeremy Matlow in December 2024 was elected as one of the State Committeemen of the Leon County Democratic Executive Committee (LCDEC). His…
The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Monday, September 29, 2025
LOCAL NEWS On Wednesday, the Tallahassee City Commission will hold a special meeting to address the FSU-TMH proposed agreement. Get the details…
Former Leon County Commissioner Bruce J. Host Dies
Leon County Government announced on Friday that former County Commissioner Bruce J. Host died Friday morning. Host served as County Commissioner representing…
Local Government: What Services Does the Public Want?’
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — After weeks of Gov. Ron DeSantis and his allies criticizing local spending…
Florida Gets $38M From ICE for Immigration Crackdown
By Livia Caputo, Florida Phoenix U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has begun to reimburse Florida law enforcement for acting as federal immigration…
The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Friday, September 26, 2025
LOCAL NEWS Get the answers to five important questions related to the FSU-TMH agreement. Steve Stewart discusses the latest candidates running for…
Local Governments Wary of Property Tax Cuts
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Local-government officials Tuesday offered some pushback against state efforts to cut property…