By Mitch Perry, The Florida Phoenix A new public opinion survey of likely Republican voters in Florida shows once again that Byron Donalds continues to benefit from the endorsement he received from Donald Trump in the race for governor this November. The poll from the Public Opinion Research Lab at the University of North Florida […]
The Tallahassee State College (TSC) Speech and Debate team delivered a standout performance this past weekend at Las Positas College in Livermore, California, at the 18th Annual Talk Hawk Tournament, winning the Individual Team Sweepstakes title in the Limited Entry Division. At the tournament, every TSC team member earned an award, placing in seven of the […]
LOCAL NEWS Tallahassee Commissioner Curtis Richardson has been elected to serve the Mayor Pro-Tem role. City Commissioner Porter votes against accepting federal funds for local police officers. LOCAL SPORTS On Friday at 8 p.m. FSU will be in Raleigh to take on the NC State Wolfpack on ESPN. Get a preview and a prediction. FLORIDA […]
By The News Service of Florida State university leaders in January will tackle Gov. Ron DeSantis’ directive to end the use of H-1B visas that allow foreigners to be hired faculty, the university system’s Chancellor Ray Rodrigues said Thursday. Rodrigues told the Board of Governors that conversations are already underway with university presidents. “We’ve heard […]
By Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix Ahead of the 2026 legislative session, Gov. Ron DeSantis trumpeted Florida’s property and automobile insurance laws and warned members of the House of Representatives against trying to change them when the Legislature convenes in regular session in January. During a news conference in Sarasota Wednesday, DeSantis said auto insurance premiums […]
By Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix More than 20 new state laws take effect today, ranging from increased criminal penalties for restraining and abandoning animals during natural disasters to a ban on the sale and use of license plate flippers. Laws can take effect immediately upon being signed, on July 1 with the start of the state’s fiscal […]
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis could ask lawmakers to redraw congressional boundary lines after the Florida Supreme Court last week upheld a 2022 map that gave Republicans control of a North Florida district previously held by a Democrat. DeSantis raised the possibility of further redistricting Thursday as […]
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — As they urge a U.S. district judge to halt an immigrant-detention center in the Everglades, environmental groups are pushing back against Trump administration arguments seeking to distance the federal government from responsibility for the project. The state last week began operating what has been dubbed […]
HCA Florida Capital Hospital recently announced the appointment of Dale Neely as chief executive officer. This is a return to Tallahassee for Neely, who served for five years as chief operating officer at HCA Florida Capital Hospital from 2007-2012. In his new role, Neely will oversee the 288-bed, full-service acute care hospital, outpatient centers and […]
After leading the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce for 25 years, Sue Dick, the President and CEO, is stepping down at the end of this year. The organizations press release stated that Dick, “will be transitioning from the Chamber to explore new opportunities. Sue will continue to lead the Chamber until December 2025, ensuring a […]