By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Former Florida Gov. Kenneth “Buddy” MacKay, 91, died peacefully during an afternoon nap at his home in Ocala surrounded by his wife and sons on New Year’s Eve, a family spokesman said Thursday. MacKay’s decades-long public-service career included stints as a state legislator, U.S. representative, […]
The latest employment report shows that the number of jobs in Leon County fell in November when compared to October. There were 158,863 people working in Leon County in November compared to October’s revised employment number of 159,864, a decline of 1001 jobs. The November unemployment rate came in at 3.9%, up from the 3.7% […]
LOCAL NEWS TPD reported 14 over the last two days. Incidents included a carjacking, an attack on a law enforcement officer, a robbery and four auto burglaries. Get the details. Tune in to The Steve Stewart Show today on RealTalk 93.3 FM at noon to get the latest on what is happening in Tallahassee. Who […]
By The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — After facing a barrage of hurricanes, Duke Energy Florida and Tampa Electric Co. on Friday filed proposals to collect about $1.55 billion from customers to cover costs of restoring power and replenishing storm reserves. The proposals, if approved by the Florida Public Service Commission, would lead to […]
At least 15 people were killed and 30 injured after an attacker intentionally drove a pickup truck through a crowd on New Orleans’ Bourbon Street during New Year’s Eve festivities. Officials are describing the attack as an act of terrorism. The driver was killed in a shootout with police shortly after exiting the vehicle. Officials identified […]
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida motorists could see a slight decrease in gasoline costs in the coming year despite fuel markets facing continued geopolitical tensions, potential tariffs and changes in U.S. energy policies, according to a report issued Monday. In an annual outlook, Boston-based GasBuddy forecast that the price […]
LOCAL NEWS On December 30th, Silver Airways voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida. On Monday January 13 at 9:00 a.m. the Tallahassee Development Review Committee (DRC) will address three projects. LOCAL SPORTS NEWS Six former Florida State basketball players filed a lawsuit Monday against their former coach, […]
On December 30th, Silver Airways voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida. Silver Airways provides service at the Tallahassee International Airport. The news comes via a post on the company’s website. The “open letter” states “this decision will allow us to secure additional capital […]
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Numerous big Florida legal issues are pending in state and federal courts as 2024 ends. Here are 10 legal issues to watch in 2025: — BOOK BATTLES: Publishers, authors and parents have filed federal lawsuits stemming from a 2023 state education law and school-district decisions […]
LOCAL NEWS The Tallahassee Independent Ethics Board highlighted nine advisory opinions in the Board’s 2024 Annual Report. The opinions addressed the acceptance of gifts, and the misuse of position related to covered individuals. On Thursday January 2 at 8:30 a.m., the Tallahassee Growth Management Department will hold a Type A & Pre-Submittal meeting. Get the […]