The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Friday, November 17

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Friday, November 17

Sponsored by FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERYSelect a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS Leon County School Board members discussed several issues during the Board Reorganization/Business meeting on November 14, 2023, including the addition of “gender identity” to the district’s non-discrimination statement. Get the details. On November 8, the Tallahassee City Commission voted unanimously to rename […]

City Votes to Rename City Building to Honor Former Mayor John Marks

City Votes to Rename City Building to Honor Former Mayor John Marks

On November 8, the Tallahassee City Commission voted unanimously to rename the Gemini Building in honor of former Tallahassee Mayor John R. Marks, III. Marks was first elected as mayor in 2003 and later re-elected in 2006 and 2010. The honor was requested by former Congressman Al Lawson in a letter to the City Manager. […]

Supreme Court Turns Down State on Drag Show Law

Supreme Court Turns Down State on Drag Show Law

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A divided U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a request from Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration that would have allowed enforcement of a new state law aimed at preventing children from attending drag shows. U.S. District Judge Gregory Presnell this summer issued a statewide preliminary injunction […]

FSU Preview: Florida State versus North Alabama

FSU Preview: Florida State versus North Alabama

Saturday at 6:30 on CW the No. 4 Seminoles face off against the North Alabama Lions from the United Athletic Conference. Before the game the seniors will be recognized. The Lions are 3-7 with wins against Chattanooga, Tennessee Tech and Utah Tech and have losses to Mercer, Tarleton State, Tennessee-Martin, Eastern Kentucky, Abilene Christian, Austin […]

Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: November 14, 2023

Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: November 14, 2023

Below are the meeting briefs that took place during the Leon County School Board Reorganization/Business meeting on November 14, 2023. The Board unanimously elected Board Member Roseanne Wood as the new Chair effectively replacing the previous Chair Alva Smith. Additionally, the Board unanimously elected Board Member Lori Cox as Vice Chair. The Board unanimously approved […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Thursday, November 16

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Thursday, November 16

Sponsored by FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERYSelect a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS The Leon County Commission voted 6-1 to move forward with an ordinance that would prohibit solicitation and panhandling on private property, but did not address such activities in the median of roadways. On November 13th, the Leon County School Board held their […]

Leon County Grand Jury Indicts Donna Adelson

Leon County Grand Jury Indicts Donna Adelson

Just days after her arrest in Miami, Florida, a Leon County grand jury has indicted Donna Adelson, 73, for her role in the murder of her son-in-law, Dan Markel. On Tuesday, the grand jury returned an indictment for first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, and solicitation to commit first-degree murder. These are the same […]

Leon County Commission Moves Forward with Panhandling Ordinance Related to Private Property

Leon County Commission Moves Forward with Panhandling Ordinance Related to Private Property

The Leon County Commission voted 6-1 to move forward with an ordinance that would prohibit solicitation and panhandling on private property, but did not address such activities in the median of roadways. Currently, private property owners and lessees in Tallahassee-Leon County must request an individual be trespassed off of their property or a blanket trespass […]

LCS Agenda Review Addresses Book Scans, KCCI Project & Curriculum Challenges

LCS Agenda Review Addresses Book Scans, KCCI Project & Curriculum Challenges

On November 13th, the Leon County School Board held their agenda review/workshop meeting. KCCI provided the Board with a presentation on the Crosswalks to Classrooms initiative. KCCI is a local non-profit that focuses on citizen driven placemaking projects. This year KCCI choose to focus on a project to enhance pedestrian safety. KCCI partnered with 7 […]

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