By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — When Florida lawmakers in December 2022 overhauled property-insurance laws, they shielded insurers from having to pay policyholders’ attorney fees after claims disputes — a top priority of the industry. But a state appeals court Thursday said the change only went so far. A three-judge panel […]
Tallahassee State College is recently announced that 41 of its student-athletes and competitors have been recognized by the Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA) as members of the 2024-2025 All-Academic Team. They are among 1,497 students from across the state for their outstanding dedication to both academics and athletics. To qualify, students must maintain a […]
LOCAL NEWS At the September 3rd city commission meeting, Tallahassee Police Department officials will present the school speed zone enforcement annual report. See the numbers. Another candidate has entered the race for Tallahassee City Commission Seat 3. Local political consultant and lobbyist Max Herrle has filed to run. Travis Gibson was found guilty of kidnapping […]
On Aug 28, there were multiple high school golf tournaments taking place involving six schools from the Leon County area. Those schools included Chiles, Florida High, Leon, St. JPII, Maclay and Rickards. Although it was not the first tournament of the season for Florida High, JPII, Maclay and Rickards, Chiles and Leon made their 2025-2026 […]
This Saturday the Seminoles are back in action against the No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide in the newly renovated Doak Campbell Stadium at 3:30 p.m. on ABC. Alabama finished 2024 with a 9-4 record in coach Kalen DeBoer’s first season. Florida State Offensive Starters QB Tommy Castellanos, RB Gavin Sawchuk, Jaylin Lucas, TE Randy Pittman, […]
By The News Service of Florida U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams has refused to pause her order requiring state and federal officials to wind down operations at an immigrant-detention center in the Everglades, dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz.” Williams issued a preliminary injunction last week in a lawsuit filed by environmental groups and the Miccosukee Tribe, finding […]
By The News Service of Florida The number of first-time unemployment claims in Florida remained steady last week, with an estimated 5,968 applications filed. The estimate, released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Labor, was a slight decrease from the revised count of 6,143 for the week that ended Aug. 16. During the past four […]
Provided below is the state attorney’s synopsis of a trial related to an incident that took place on the FSU campus in 2021. Defendant Travis J. Gibson was convicted of approaching a young woman on FSU campus while she was walking to an early morning yoga class. After approaching the young woman, the Defendant bear […]
At the September 3rd city commission meeting, Tallahassee Police Department officials will present the school speed zone enforcement annual report. The report, provided below, details the locations monitored and details related to violations and payments received over the March 28 – May 23 time period. On May 8, 2024, the city authorized the installation and […]
LOCAL NEWS Steve Stewart discusses Superintendent Hanna’s decision to use metal detectors in Leon County schools. On Thursday, August 21st, the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) board voted 5-0 for the approval of the North Adams Street $1.5 million Pedestrian Improvement project. LOCAL SPORTS On Aug. 28th, the Chiles volleyball team (7-0) faced the undefeated Gulf […]