On Tuesday, January 27th, the Leon County Commission, after much discussion, voted 6-1 to accept a $500,000 grant that reimburses LCSO for expenses it has and will incur for cooperating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Commissioner David O’Keefe voting no. Leon County commissioners debated whether or not to accept the State Board of Immigration […]
In a passionate appeal during a recent school board meeting on Monday January 26, Scott Mazur, speaking on behalf of Leon classroom teachers and instructional staff, called for a radical shift in how the district manages its resources. Mazur urged officials to prioritize the district’s “human capital” over its physical property, arguing that the current […]
On Monday, January 26th, 46-year-old John Fredrick Black was arrested in Texas and booked into the Harris County Jail on a warrant issued by the Leon County Sheriff’s Office. The warrant stems from an undercover investigation into online child exploitation in Tallahassee. Earlier this month, detectives with the Leon County Sheriff’s Office Human Exploitation and […]
Reports filed with the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) show that the Leon County School Board has added 47 School Administrator positions over a 6-year period while the number of students declined and the number of teachers were reduced. This information comes amid a debate about how to address the financial struggles of the school […]
Provided below are the news briefs from the January 13, 2026, Leon County School Board meeting. Items for Consideration -all votes were unanimous, 5-0. Item19.01, Item 19.02, & 19.03 The Board voted, following a public hearing, for approval of amendments to Policy 1210, 3210 & 4210 related to Standards of Ethical Conduct, effective January 14, 2026. […]
Provided below are the news briefs from the Tallahassee City Commission meeting held on January 14, 2026. Consent Agenda The city commission voted unanimously to approve 6 consent items. Item 8.01: Approve Award for Vacant Lot Mowing Services to Silvina Lawn Care Inc., D/B/A Val’s Lawn Care (IFB-011-26-KM). Item 8.02: Acceptance and Appropriation of the State-Funded Grant […]
The Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) has made an arrest in connection with a 2024 fraud investigation that included stolen City of Tallahassee funds. The broad-reaching investigation uncovered a network of coordinated deceit that digitally crossed state and international bounds in an attempt to thwart law enforcement authorities. The issue had become a political issue with […]
The ongoing debate over the financial challenges facing the Leon County school system coupled with declining student enrollment raises serious policy questions about government efficiency, public school mission, and spending priorities. In an attempt to provide some clarity to the debate, TR has begun to dig into the budgets of the Leon County School District […]
During a presentation at the city annual retreat, the Tallahassee Police Department pointed to strategic investments in technology as a key factor behind recent declines in violent crime and improvements in investigative outcomes across the city. According to data released by TPD, violent crime has fallen more than 28 percent since 2023, while shootings are […]
Florida State University’s Herbert Wertheim College of Business will host the 2026 Business of Healthcare Summit on Wednesday, February 11. An extension of FSU Health – the university’s initiative to study, reshape and deliver healthcare in Florida—the summit brings industry partners together with the Wertheim College of Business, FSU Health (fsuhealth.fsu.edu), and a broad network of faculty, students and alumni […]