City Commission Seat 3: Six Candidates Vie for Open Seat
There are six candidates on the ballot competing for Tallahassee City Commission Seat 3. The seat is currently occupied by City Commissioner…
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TPD Promotes Eight to Command Staff as Department Addresses Vacancies
The Tallahassee Police Department promoted eight veteran officers into key leadership positions this week, elevating two deputy chiefs, one major and five…
TPD Investigating July 4th Homicide Near Hilaman
The Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) is currently conducting a homicide investigation in the 1900 block of Larette Drive. At approximately 12:03 a.m.,…
City Votes 3-2 to Set Public Hearing for Annexation of 1,700 Acres Near Lake Jackson
The Tallahassee City Commission voted 3-2 (Matlow, Porter against) to move forward with a voluntary annexation request from property owner Jeffrey Phipps…
Homestead Tax Amendment Could Reduce Tallahassee General Fund Revenue by 4.8%
According to a City of Tallahassee budget workshop report, the proposed constitutional amendment approved by the Florida Legislature during a special session…
TPD Increases Enforcement Efforts Following Recent Shooting Incidents
The Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) has made an arrest in connection with a weekend shooting that left three people injured and continues…
May Crime Numbers Show 2026 Increases
TPD crime incident numbers for May 2026 are in. The numbers show that year-to-date (YTD) property crime and violent crime incidents are…
City Spending Growth Outpaces Inflation, Population by $29 Million
An analysis shows that City of Tallahassee general funding spending growth form 2019 through 2026 outpaced the combined growth rates of population…
HUD Scrutiny of Tallahassee Lead Paint Grant Sparks Financial and Political Fallout
A federal grant program intended to protect children and families from the dangers of lead-based paint has become the focus of growing…
City Receives “Forever Chemicals” Update
City of Tallahassee officials told city commissioners this month that testing related to PFAS contamination in the Woodville area indicates the city’s…
TPD Makes Arrest in Fatal Sound Bar Shooting
The Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) has arrested 25-year-old Markus King in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred at approximately 4:33 a.m.…
City to Begin National Search for New City Manager
The Tallahassee City Commission is preparing to launch a nationwide search for the next city manager following the announced retirement of longtime…