Average gasoline prices in Florida dropped 15 cents a gallon over the past week, while demand is expected to increase for the upcoming Labor Day weekend. Mark Jenkins, a spokesman for the AAA auto club, said there’s no guarantee the price decline will hold through the holiday. “For almost a year, Florida gas prices have […]
LOCAL NEWS Now that City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow has announced a run for mayor, the race to fill his seat is underway. One of the candidates who has filed is Talethia Edwards. Two students at different high schools were arrested on Friday for having weapons on campus. The Kearney Center emergency shelter is now providing medical […]
On Friday Leon County deputies say a 15-year-old Godby High School student in the 9th grade was arrested for having a gun on campus. According to deputies, the student left the classroom without permission, telling the teacher he was leaving campus. The teacher immediately notified school administration. The student was located by school staff and […]
On Aug. 23rd, the Chiles Volleyball team (5-0) played the Beachside Barracudas (3-1) in a rematch of the 2024 regional finals. Like last year, the Timberwolves came out on top in four sets, improving to 5-0 on the season. Beachside finished their 2024 campaign ranked 2nd in the 5A class Maxprep rankings, behind the state […]
The Tallahassee State College (TSC) District Board of Trustees elected Trustee Eugene Lamb, Jr. as the new Board Chair at its meeting on August 18. He succeeds Trustee Karen Moore. Long-time trustee Frank Messersmith was elected Vice-Chair. Trustee Lamb is known for deep-rooted connections to the College and community. Initially appointed in 2007 by Governor […]
With the Chiles volleyball team coming off an historic 25-1 season and bringing back the 2024 5A state title to Tallahassee, the Timberwolves are the team to beat for the 2025 season. Although they have notable players leaving to play collegiately, the Timberwolves will retain the power on the outside with Lindsay Smith and Eva […]
On Aug. 22nd, the Lincoln Trojans football team (1-0) opened their regular season with a game against the Niceville Eagles (0-1) at Chiles High School. These two teams last saw each other in the 2024-2025 regional finals, a game won by Niceville, 31-10. While there are multiple changes to both teams for the 2025 season, […]
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis isn’t backing away from a controversial immigrant-detention center in the Everglades after a federal judge ordered his administration to begin dismantling the facility, as environmental groups and the Miccosukee Tribe gear up for the next stage of the legal battle. U.S. District […]
LOCAL NEWS Steve Stewart discusses city’s stance on fire service fee controversy. Tallahassee City Commissioners want to explore their options regarding legal action around a state law passed this year pushing local governments to enter into immigration enforcement agreements with ICE. FLORIDA NEWS A federal judge has ordered that no more immigrant detainees be sent […]
By The News Service of Florida The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday estimated 5,941 initial unemployment claims were filed last week in Florida, down from a revised count of 6,448 during the week that ended Aug. 9. Since the start of April, the state has averaged 6,621 first-time claims a week. Nationally, an estimated […]