By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix A federal judge has ordered that no more immigrant detainees be sent to the state’s immigration detention facility in the Florida Everglades and known as “Alligator Alcatraz.” The judge also called upon the government to begin dismantling much of the facility. U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams of the Southern District […]
LOCAL NEWS A motion by City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow requesting the city attorney to provide information on the steps required to challenge the legality of agreements between the city and ICE passed unanimously at the Wednesday city commission meeting. Authorities descended upon a massage parlor along North Monroe Street on Wednesday to serve search warrants, […]
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A divided appeals court Wednesday revived a lawsuit that alleges a South Florida city’s zoning restrictions on where a gun shop could operate violated a state law that prevents local regulation of firearms. A three-judge panel of the 4th District Court of Appeal, in a […]
A motion by City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow requesting the city attorney to provide information on the steps required to challenge the legality of agreements between the city and ICE passed unanimously at the Wednesday city commission meeting. Matlow’s motion was preceded by an update from TPD Chief Revell related to the actions that are required […]
LOCAL NEWS At City Hall today, the City Commission will get an update on the use of AI and a report related to pedestrian safety on Madison Street. A tedious but vital process began Tuesday morning inside the Leon County courthouse as the murder and conspiracy trial of Donna Adelson kicked off. HCA Florida Capital […]
On Aug 19th, the 2025-2026 Leon County high school volleyball season got underway with the Lincoln Trojans hosting the Chiles Timberwolves. Going 28-1 last year, the 5A state champ Timberwolves have high hopes for the season with multiple notable players returning. These players include Natalie Gibson (Sr.), Eva Goodson (Sr.) and Lindsay Smith (Sr.). Chiles […]
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Legislative leaders, a state Supreme Court justice and a former governor were among a host of heavyweights who paid homage Tuesday to “the epitome of a servant leader,” former Florida State University President and former House Speaker John Thrasher. Several hundred people gathered at Ruby […]
LOCAL NEWS The City of Tallahassee has responded to the recent decisions by the Leon County Commission related to the controversial increase in the fire services fee. The Tallahassee Police Department recently provided a synopsis of a robbery which resulted in a homicide. In the historic Heritage Museum at Dodd Hall, surrounded by family, colleagues […]
By The News Service of Florida Average gasoline prices in Florida continue to linger around $3 a gallon, increasing 3 cents over the past week. The AAA auto club said Florida motorists Monday paid an average of $3.07 for a gallon of regular unleaded, up from $3.04 a week earlier. Average prices have remained around […]
By Jay Waagmeester, The Florida Phoenix Florida state troopers have charged a truck driver with three counts of vehicular manslaughter following a crash in St. Lucie County last week. The truck driver, Harjinder Singh, entered the United States illegally in 2018, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Singh holds a […]