Leon County voters, especially Tallahassee residents, have received a number of political texts and pieces of mail promoting a negative message about their opponents. There are two questions to ask regarding the “smear” messages being sent out: one, does negative campaigning influence the likelihood of voting in an election; and two, does it gain votes […]
LOCAL NEWS Two weeks ahead of pivotal city elections, state campaign records show that Jeremy Matlow’s political committee received $50,000 in donations from a California progressive group – the Green Advocacy Project – and the group’s founder. On Sunday night, via email, Leon County Schools alerted parents to potential bus delays during the second week […]
On Sunday night, via email, Leon County Schools alerted parents to potential bus delays during the second week of school. The email stated that due to fueling station issue for natural gas buses, “we may encounter delays” on Monday. The email comes after thirteen Leon County School District buses experienced, “unforeseen fueling issues” on Thursday. […]
Two weeks ahead of pivotal city elections, state campaign records show that Jeremy Matlow’s political committee received $50,000 in donations from a California progressive group – the Green Advocacy Project – and the group’s founder. In addition, during this period the political committee received a $25,000 donation from a group with a virtual office based […]
On Friday, City Commissioner Jack Porter sent a campaign text message referencing former City Commissioner Scott Maddox and the “corruption era” in an effort to appeal to Republican voters. Ironically, Porter sought Maddox’s counsel – after he was indicted on corruption charges – during her first 2020 campaign for the city commission, which she eventually […]
LOCAL NEWS A Leon High School student was arrested Thursday for having a weapon on campus, according to the Leon County Sheriff’s Office. On August 21, 2024, at 10 a.m., the City of Tallahassee will hold a public hearing and resolve the disputed impasse issues between the Tallahassee Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 2339 and the […]
On August 21, 2024, at 10 a.m., the City of Tallahassee will hold a public hearing and resolve the disputed impasse issues between the Tallahassee Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 2339 and the City of Tallahassee, after hearing the parties’ explanations of their positions regarding the rejected recommendations of the Special Magistrate. The unresolved issues relate […]
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida Florida saw increased tourism during the second quarter of 2024, while it continues trying to get the international market back to pre-pandemic levels. With the totals driven by tourists from other parts of the U.S., Visit Florida on Thursday estimated the state had 34.2 million visitors during […]
LOCAL NEWS Approximately 32 weeks (August 11) into 2024, the number of crime incidents reported by the Tallahassee Police Department continue to trend down when compared to 2023. The latest numbers shown that robbery incidents are down double digits. The owners of the Railroad Square Art District want local government to purchase most of their […]
LOCAL NEWS On Tuesday, August 13, the Network of Entrepreneurs and Business Advocates held a political forum featuring candidates running for City Commission Seat 1. However, City Commissioner Jack Porter backed out of the event on Monday citing concerns that the forum would not be fair to her. The latest information from the Tallahassee International […]