As directed by the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board of Directors, the Blueprint staff conducted an analysis to determine whether Blueprint Infrastructure Sales Surtax funds are available to support the expansion of Fire Station #15 and the construction of new Fire Station #17. The analysis concludes that, under state law, Blueprint Infrastructure Sales Surtax funds could […]
Provided below are the news briefs from the Tallahassee City Commission meeting held on October 22, 2025. Presentations: The city commission presented proclamations related to Paralegal Week and Paralegal Day, The Office of Economic Vitality and Demirel International, The Office of Economic Vitality, Mega Ace Media, and the Black Business Expo Tallahassee, Big Bend Rebar […]
Through October, crime incident data published daily by the Tallahassee Police Department shows that total crime incidents have declined by 31.7% when compared to incident data from January thru October in 2024. The drop was driven by a 43.5% decline in commercial burglaries and a 34.3% decline auto related crime incidents. Despite the year-to-date declines, […]
On Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 8:30 a.m., the Tallahassee Growth Management Department will hold a Type A & Pre-Submittal meeting. The Type A & Pre-Submittal meetings allow applicants to receive detailed comments on their project proposals from all relevant departments. The goal is to identify potential problems & solutions early in process. Listed below […]
On Wednesday, October 22, the Tallahassee City Commission voted 3-2 to hold a final public hearing about transferring the city owned hospital assets to Florida State University. Commissioner Jeremy Matlow and Commissioner Jack Porter, who voted no, continued to indicate they are not interested in moving forward with the agreement approved by the parties, despite […]
The Tallahassee City Commission voted 3-2 on Wednesday, October 22, against ending the city’s 287(g) agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE. During the meeting, Mayor John Dailey, and Commissioners Dianne Williams-Cox and Curtis Richardson, voted against a move to rescind Tallahassee’s agreement with ICE. Commissioner Jack Porter spoke strongly against that decision. “I […]
On October 23rd, the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board will consider funding $5,000,000 for the Meridian Street Pedestrian and Street Safety (PASS) Project. The project will improve pedestrian connectivity and street safety from Orange Avenue to Magnolia Drive. The estimated costs include design and construction of a new sidewalk on the east side, a multiuse […]
City staff is seeking City Commission authorization to sell a 4.54-acre surplus parcel on Capital Circle NW through open market solicitation, utilizing the services of a real estate broker under an existing City term contract. The City has received interest from multiple parties regarding the potential purchase of this property, and staff recommends proceeding with […]
During this Wednesday’s Tallahassee City Commission meeting, elected officials will consider a proposal to sell the city-owned land currently leased to the Capital City Country Club. The City of Tallahassee received a letter of interest and an appraisal report of the City-owned property at 833 Santa Rosa Drive from Capital City Country Club to purchase […]
After nearly eight years without answers, the Big Bend Cold Case Task Force has announced a major breakthrough in the 2017 homicide of 38-year-old Kaylyn Van De Wostine with the arrest of Akbar Beale. Van De Wostine was found deceased on November 3, 2017, in the 2600 block of McArthur Street. Investigators determined she died […]