Trump Taps Gaetz for Attorney General, Rubio for Secretary of State

Trump Taps Gaetz for Attorney General, Rubio for Secretary of State

By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Panhandle Republican who in recent years has become a national political lightning rod, was picked Wednesday by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as U.S. attorney general. Trump’s announcement that he is nominating Gaetz to lead the Department of Justice came […]

YTD Violent Crime Incidents Down 18.3% in 2024

YTD Violent Crime Incidents Down 18.3% in 2024

As of November 1, 2024, the year-to-date numbers indicate that the total number of crime incidents reported by the Tallahassee Police Department are down 6.9% when compared to the same period in 2023. TR’s last report indicated the total number of crime incidents was down 7.9% year-to-date (YTD). The numbers show that property crime incidents are down […]

Tallahassee City Commission Meeting Briefs: November 6, 2024

Tallahassee City Commission Meeting Briefs: November 6, 2024

Provided below are the news briefs from the Tallahassee City Commission meeting held on November 6, 2024. Selected Consent Items Item 8.01 The city commission voted 5-0 to authorize the city manager to accept and expend FDOT grant ($157,000) proceeds from the Speeding and Aggressive Driving Grant, the Occupant Protection Grant, and the Enhanced Impaired Driving […]

Crime Task Force Arrests Suspects Tied to 130 Auto Related Thefts

Crime Task Force Arrests Suspects Tied to 130 Auto Related Thefts

Following a thorough months-long investigation, the joint Property Crimes Task Force (PCTF), comprised of the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) and the Leon County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO), arrested two suspects in connection to more than 100 vehicle burglaries and vehicle thefts in Leon County this year. Tallahassee Reports recently reported about the spike in auto related […]

Voters Approve City Charter Amendments, Including Pay Raise

Voters Approve City Charter Amendments, Including Pay Raise

City voters approved all five of the city charter amendments placed on the ballot by the Tallahassee city commission. The most controversial issue, pay raises for city commissioners, passed with 56% of the vote. Now city commissioners will be paid the same salary as Leon County commissioners – $90,000.

Local Incumbents Hold Off Challengers

Local Incumbents Hold Off Challengers

Tuesday night was a good night for incumbents in local government. In the only city race, Tallahassee City Commissioner Curtis Richardson defeated Dot Inman-Johnson by approximately 1,200 votes in what was likely Richardson’s last campaign. The win means there will be no change in the make-up of the city commission this election cycle. In two […]

Matlow’s California Donors Seek Control of Tallahassee’s Electric Utility

Matlow’s California Donors Seek Control of Tallahassee’s Electric Utility

The California groups financing City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow’s One Tallahassee political committee wants a progressive majority on the city commission to support a rapid transition to renewable energy and if they don’t, the group will withhold financial support in future elections. That is the message conveyed by Caroline Spears who is the founder of the […]

Leon County Commission Holds Workshop on Legislative Priorities

Leon County Commission Holds Workshop on Legislative Priorities

On October 22, 2024, the Leon County Board of County Commissioners (Board) held a workshop to discuss the 2025 State and Federal legislative priorities. The workshop focused on the priorities for the 2025 Florida Legislative Session and the first session of the 119th Congress. On average, Leon County secured roughly $60 million through state and […]

LCSO, County Adds Forestry Patrol Deputy in West Leon County

LCSO, County Adds Forestry Patrol Deputy in West Leon County

On Tuesday, October 29, the Leon County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) and Leon County Government introduced a newly activated Forestry Patrol Deputy, further strengthening public safety and expanding law enforcement coverage in western Leon County including the Apalachicola National Forest. “Leon County is proud to support the Leon County Sheriff’s Office in the continuous efforts to […]

Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: October 22, 2024

Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: October 22, 2024

Provided below are news briefs from the October 22, 2024, Leon County School Board meeting related to items considered by Board members. Item 19.01 The Board approved the Superintendent’s recommendation to advertise amendments to Policy 5517 – Anti-Harassment, for a public hearing and adoption on December 10, 2024. Revisions to this policy include definitions and the […]

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