School Taxes, Rural Counties Eyed

School Taxes, Rural Counties Eyed

By The News Service of Florida A House panel created to look at the possibility of cutting property taxes will receive presentations next week about a series of issues including school taxes and rural counties. The House Select Committee on Property Taxes is scheduled to meet from noon to 4 p.m. Monday as Gov. Ron […]

Airport Traffic Continues to Slide in August

Airport Traffic Continues to Slide in August

The latest information from the Tallahassee International Airport shows the August 2025 passenger traffic decreased 6.0% when compared to traffic one year ago. The number of passengers was down 4,954 from the 83,022 reported during August 2024 to 78,068 in June 2025. The calendar year-to-date comparison, January through August, shows passenger traffic is down 4.43% […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, September 16, 2025

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, September 16, 2025

LOCAL NEWS City commissioner and Tallahassee mayoral candidate Jeremy Matlow posted a video on Facebook calling President Trump and Governor DeSantis racists. The Facebook caption on the video, which was posted after the murder of conservative activist Charlies Kirk said, “Respond with kindness.” Mayor John Dailey and Tallahassee Commissioner Dianne Williams-Cox have officially endorsed community […]

Matlow Calls Trump, Desantis, Racists in Speech

Matlow Calls Trump, Desantis, Racists in Speech

City commissioner and Tallahassee mayoral candidate Jeremy Matlow posted a video on Facebook calling President Trump and Governor DeSantis racists. The Facebook caption on the video, which was posted after the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk said, “Respond with kindness.” The inflammatory comments by Matlow come as leaders across the U.S. grapple with how […]

Chiles Boys, Girls Teams Place First in HOKA XC Meet

Chiles Boys, Girls Teams Place First in HOKA XC Meet

On Sep. 12-13, The HOKA Nights of Thunder Cross Country Fest took place at Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee, FL with 10 Leon County high schools competing in the boys and girls varsity 5K. The HOKA Nights of Thunder event is a world-famous festival & cross country meet that includes heats involving college, high school, […]

Gas Prices Drop as Fall Approaches

Gas Prices Drop as Fall Approaches

Gasoline prices dropped in Florida during the past week, with the approach of autumn and a transition to cheaper winter-blend gas. The AAA auto club said Florida motorists Monday paid an average of $2.98 a gallon for regular unleaded gas, down a dime from a week earlier. “As we transition into fall, lower fuel demand […]

Uthmeier Says Open Carry ‘Law of the State’

Uthmeier Says Open Carry ‘Law of the State’

By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Monday said people being able to openly carry guns is “the law of the state,” after a panel of the 1st District Court of Appeal last week ruled that a longstanding ban was unconstitutional. Uthmeier sent guidance to prosecutors […]

Chiles Volleyball Stays Undefeated After Jacksonville Trip

Chiles Volleyball Stays Undefeated After Jacksonville Trip

On Sep. 13th, The Chiles volleyball team (12-0) played a double header against Bishop Kenny (8-4) and Ponte Vedra (6-6) hosted by Bishop Kenny in Jacksonville, FL. Heading into their first game against Bishop Kenny with a record of 10-0, the Timberwolves kept their undefeated season alive winning both games in straight sets advancing to […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Monday, September 15, 2025

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Monday, September 15, 2025

LOCAL NEWS The Tallahassee Police Department has reported a sexual battery incident in the 1400 block of Market Street in northeast Tallahassee. The incident took place around 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 11. On Thursday, September 11, Leon County District 2 Commissioner Christian Caban and Florida Highway Patrol officials held a joint press conference to […]

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