Mayor John Dailey presented a proclamation recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month beginning September 15th through October 15th. The item on the resolution supporting reproductive healthcare was pulled from the Wednesday September 22, 2021, meeting. William Landing and William Leseman were appointed to the Science Advisory Committee. The Science Advisory Committee is comprised of nine members with […]
Update The Tallahassee City Commission has pulled the resolution related to abortion which was scheduled to addressed at today’s meeting. A spokesperson for the City of Tallahassee told TR that item was pulled to provide an opportunity for a broader community discussion on the issue. Original Story On Wednesday, September 8, the Tallahassee City Commission […]
At a press conference on Friday, City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow addressed the sentencing of former City Commissioner Scott Maddox and made what he called “six common-sense reforms” related to local government ethics. Matlow said that “yesterday’s sentencing of former Mayor and City Commissioner Scott Maddox and former Downtown Improvement Authority Director Paige Carter-Smith on public […]
Today, federal judge Robert Hinkle sentenced former Mayor and Tallahassee City Commissioner Scott Maddox to five years in prison after he pleaded guilty to charges related to public corruption. Maddox business associate, Paige Carte-Smith, was sentenced to two years for her role in the illegal acts. Judge Hinkle said Maddox and Carter-Smith were entitled to […]
During the City Commission meeting on Wednesday the City Commissioners approved the settlements of two cases involving the city. The cost of the settlements for both cases totaled $422,480. In the first case, the city was sued by Mark Anthony Murray. Mr. Murray filed a lawsuit against the city in 2015 after his renamed position […]
The City Commission voted 3-1 to sell a city -owned vacant parcel of land located at 650 W. Gaines Street. Commissioner Jacqueline Porter voted against the sale and Commissioner Matlow recused himself due to a potential conflict. The transaction was completed without a competitive bid solicitation. The Tallahassee City Commission has recently approved a similar […]
On September 1, 2021 the Tallahassee Police Department arrested Terence Grice, age 29, for homicide, attempted homicide, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The altercation occurred at the 2600 block of West Tennessee Street, sometime around 2 a.m. on Sunday, August 29, 2021. According to TPD, police officers were monitoring a crowd […]
On August 24, 2021 the Tallahassee Police Department released the Tallahassee Bystander app which is designed to record interactions with police and increase community engagement. The new mobile application was approved for development by the City Commission in June 2020. Over the last few years, prompted by increased attention to law enforcement altercations, several apps […]
Officials with the Tallahassee Airport announced via social media that SkyWest, operating as United Airlines, will discontinue service to various markets across the country, including Tallahassee, after October 1. United Airlines announced the addition of daily direct flights to Houston from Tallahassee International Airport in June, 2020. The statement noted that while the airline industry […]
Jerry Sneed, 33, was arrested on August 12, 2021 by the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) after a two-month investigation. The investigation revealed Sneed was selling illegal narcotics out of a residence located near the 1700 block of Joe Louis Street and the 3900 block of Reserve Drive. Probable cause was developed during the course of […]