TR’s Weekly Crime Tracker: Oct. 3rd -9th

TR’s Weekly Crime Tracker: Oct. 3rd -9th

Information provided by the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) shows that there were a 102 incidents reported during the week of October 3rd-9th. The data indicates there 85 property incidents and 17 violent incidents. A regional breakdown of the incidents – based on TPD defined quadrants – shows that the Northwest quadrant of Tallahassee led the […]

UPDATED: Records Show Ethics Office Paid $1,255 for Capital Tiger Bay Club Memberships

UPDATED: Records Show Ethics Office Paid $1,255 for Capital Tiger Bay Club Memberships

Update After seeking a comment on this issue from Tallahassee’s Independent Ethics Board Chairman Richard Herring, Mr. Herring in an email stated that: “As discussed during the September Board meeting, this issue, along with the history of all Board expenses since inception, will be discussed in 4 days at our October 15 Board meeting.” The […]

Burnette Trial: Maddox, Carter-Smith Slated to Testify, Vegas Recordings Listed as Exhibits

Burnette Trial: Maddox, Carter-Smith Slated to Testify, Vegas Recordings Listed as Exhibits

Documents filed on Thursday, October 4th, by JT Burnette’s lawyers indicate that former Tallahassee City Commissioner Scott Maddox and his business associate, Paige Carter-Smith, are slated to testify at the Burnette trial scheduled to begin on November 4th. Also, the filing refers to exhibits that include recordings referencing Las Vegas. The filing by Burnette’s lawyers […]

CRA Awards Downtown Large Event Grant Funds

CRA Awards Downtown Large Event Grant Funds

At the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meeting on Thursday, September 26, elected officials voted to allocate $100,000 from the FY 2020 DT District Large Event grant funds. Five applications were received, but an evaluation committee only recommended four of them to be approved by the CRA board. This past May, the CRA board approved $100,000 […]

TR’s Weekly Crime Tracker: Sep. 19th -Sep. 25th

TR’s Weekly Crime Tracker: Sep. 19th -Sep. 25th

Information provided by the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) shows that there were 77 property incidents and 11 violent incidents for the week of September 19th – 25th. A regional breakdown of the incidents – based on TPD defined quadrants – shows that the Northwest quadrant of Tallahassee led the week with 37 property incidents. A […]

City Votes to Put City-Owned Property Up For Sale, Seeking $8 Million

City Votes to Put City-Owned Property Up For Sale, Seeking $8 Million

At the most recent city commission meeting, the Tallahassee City Commission voted to approve the release of an RFP for the sale and redevelopment of two City-owned properties located downtown. The vote was 4-1. Commissioner Matlow voted against the recommendation. The two properties are designated as the Chevron Block (2.4 acres) and Johns Block (2.7 […]

Commissioner Matlow Addresses Community Issues at NEBA

Commissioner Matlow Addresses Community Issues at NEBA

City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow spoke at the Network of Entrepreneurs and Network Advocates (NEBA) monthly luncheon on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Capital City Country Club. Matlow, who was elected last year, owns a couple of restaurants which includes Gaines Street Pies. He employs approximately 94 people. Invited by NEBA, Commissioner Matlow gave a twenty-five […]

City Commission Votes to Extend E-Scooter Pilot Program

City Commission Votes to Extend E-Scooter Pilot Program

The City Commission voted to extend the e-scooter pilot program at its September 25th meeting. The program began on July 15 and is scheduled to end on October 15th. Staff recommended extending the program six more months to test parking options and incorporate additional e-share transportation options. The e-scooter pilot program has involved five vendors: […]

Tallahassee Airport Receives Federal Grant for Infrastructure Improvements

Tallahassee Airport Receives Federal Grant for Infrastructure Improvements

Today the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that the Tallahassee International Airport (TLH) has received a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation in the amount of $1.77 million. The grant funds will be used for the design of an International Passenger Processing Facility (IPPF) and associated Federal Inspection Station (FIS) at TLH. The […]

TR’s Weekly Crime Tracker: Sep. 12th -Sep. 18th

TR’s Weekly Crime Tracker: Sep. 12th -Sep. 18th

Information provided by the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) shows that there were 84 property incidents and 13 violent incidents for the week of September 12th – 18th. A regional breakdown of the incidents – based on TPD defined quadrants – shows that the Northwest quadrant of Tallahassee led the week with 42 property incidents and […]

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