The Tallahassee Community Action Committee (TCAC) – which recently held a political forum attended by City Commissioner Jack Porter and city commission candidate Dot Inman-Johnson – called 13 newly sworn TPD officers “paid stooges” in a social media post following the city hall ceremony on August 6. TCAC is a self-avowed socialist and anti-police group. […]
On Tuesday, Aug. 6, Chief Lawrence E. Revell and the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) celebrated its second class of recruits in 2024, welcoming 13 new officers. “We are excited to have these 13 new officers join our team and look forward to them having a distinguished career with the Tallahassee Police Department,” said Chief Revell. […]
The City of Tallahassee was recently awarded a grant of more than $11.3 million from the Federal Transit Administration for StarMetro. Funds will be used to purchase eight electric buses, expand essential charging infrastructure and support workforce development programs to maintain the City’s growing electric fleet. “Tallahassee was among only 117 projects nationwide to receive […]
Tallahassee City Commission candidates Jack Porter and Dot Inman-Johnson are proposing $60,000 starting salaries for firefighters, which – if implemented – would result in a major increase in the fire service fund budget and a possible increase in the fire service fee. All Tallahassee residents pay a fire service fee via the City of Tallahassee […]
Halfway through 2024, the number of crime incidents reported by the Tallahassee Police Department remain down when compared to 2023. However, the numbers show a significant increase in property crime incidents in June. Last month TR reported that during the four days after the May 10 storm – when three tornadoes moved through Tallahassee – […]
There is mounting criticism directed at Leon County Democratic Executive Committee Chair Ryan Ray from other Democrats about Ray’s role as the LCDEC chair – he was elected in 2022 – and his position as the aide to City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow. In addition to a complaint filed by city commission candidate Rudy Ferguson alleging […]
Provided below are the appointments made by the Tallahassee City Commission to various boards and committees at the June 19th meeting. Florida League of Cities Board The City Commission selected Commissioner Dianne Williams-Cox to serve as the nominee for the 2024-2025 Florida League of Cities Board of Director’s seat for the Ten Most Populous Cities. […]
At the June 19th city commission meeting, during the time allocated for public speakers, several progressive activists took the opportunity to attack Tallahassee Police Department, specific police officers and Chief Revell. The speakers referenced killer cops, crooked cops, police hunting blacks, TPD reign of terror, and called Chief Revell a killer. The clips are from […]
On Thursday, June 27, the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) arrested one person following the fatal shooting that occurred on Jan. 1, 2024, in the 600 block of Osceola Street. TPD reported that investigative findings revealed a man was setting off fireworks near the intersection of Main Street and Osceola Street when 34-year-old Marquez Williams approached […]
During the last city of Tallahassee budget workshop, the city staff provided an update to the projected FY2025 revenues and expenses. For the general fund – which is mostly funded by property taxes, charges, and fees – the revenue is projected to increase from $201 million in FY2024 to $210 million in FY 2025, a […]