The largest study on cannabis and its impact on brain function suggests the use of the substance has a statistically significant effect on working memory, per findings released yesterday. Researchers examined 1,003 individuals ages 22 to 36 using brain imaging technology. Participants were categorized based on their lifetime usage: Heavy users had used cannabis more than 1,000 times, moderate […]
Circuit Judge John Cooper, citing “fatal flaws”, dismissed a lawsuit filed by City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow that alleged the structure of the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency’s violated Florida’s Sunshine Laws. City officials reported that as of Sept. 23, the Blueprint IA had paid $55,821 for legal services and costs related to Matlow’s lawsuit. Matlow, who had […]
LOCAL NEWS On Wednesday, January 22, the Leon County Sheriff’s Office received information that a 14-year-old student from Chiles High School made a threat to “shoot up the school” via social media. According to the owner, the Dog Et Al restaurant on South Monroe is permanently closed due to quality-of-life issues at the location. Tune […]
On Wednesday, January 22, the Leon County Sheriff’s Office received information that a 14-year-old student from Chiles High School made a threat to “shoot up the school” via social media. The student was interviewed about the social media post and admitted to making the threat after frustration from a game he was playing. Following the […]
With the season ending last week, there are 6 different teams participating in the 5A district tournament for boys and girls. Leon, Chiles and Lincoln all have a boys and girls team competing in the upcoming tournaments. Boys Leon (5-9-1) played the only match of the first round of the District tournament resulting in the […]
By Jim Saunders, Dara Kam and Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s Republican-controlled Legislature will revamp immigration laws this week but issued a sharp rebuke Monday to Gov. Ron DeSantis that included overriding a budget veto from last year. The House and Senate started and quickly ended a special legislative session […]
LOCAL NEWS Leon County Commissioner Rick Minor says he’s reserving judgement on an affordable housing proposal coming up at Tuesday’s commission meeting. But he says he’s worried about the trade-off. The Leon County Board of County Commissioners will hold the FY2024/25 Annual Retreat today from 8:30 a.m. until noon. Get the details. FLORIDA NEWS On […]
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — On the eve of a special legislative session called by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Republican lawmakers Sunday filed a flurry of bills to crack down on undocumented immigrants and place additional restrictions on the ballot initiative process. The bills, in part, would end in-state tuition at […]
LOCAL NEWS Get caught on the actions taken at the most recent Tallahassee City Commission and Leon County School Board meetings. The TPD Incident Report published on Jan. 24 shows 13 incidents. Get the details. The Leon County Sheriff’s Office recently recognized Detention Deputy William Dunn as the sworn Detention Employee of the Month for January 2025. […]
LOCAL NEWS What started as a snowball fight in College Town late Tuesday, ended with police deploying pepper balls to disperse an increasingly rowdy crowd. One person was arrested. The TPD Incident Report published on Jan. 22 shows 17 incidents. Get the details. TPD Officer Gabriel Beyer is being recognized for his efforts during the storms and […]