Sheriff McNeil Suspends LCSO Use of License Plate Readers, Seeks New Oversight Standards
Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil has suspended the Leon County Sheriff’s Office’s use of automated license plate recognition technology, a move that…
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Leon County IT Upgrade Causes ‘Catastrophic’ Problems for Criminal Justice System
A troubled Leon County technology upgrade has disrupted the local criminal justice system, creating inaccurate court records, forcing some operations back to…
ICE: Leon County Murder Suspect Entered U.S. Illegally, Ordered Removed in 2024
A 29-year-old El Salvador citizen charged with first-degree murder in Leon County illegally entered the United States near Hidalgo, Texas, was ordered…
Two LCSO Vehicles Involved in Separate Weekend Crashes, One Pedestrian Killed
Two Leon County Sheriff’s Office vehicles were involved in separate crashes less than 24 hours apart over the weekend, including a Friday…
Leon County Voters to Decide ‘Historic Harms’ Charter Amendment
Leon County voters will decide in November whether to amend the county charter to require periodic reviews of community conditions associated with…
Leon County Approves Moratorium on Data centers
The Leon County Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to impose an 18-month moratorium on new large-scale data center development, giving county staff time…
Leon County Rejects Flock Camera Grant
The Leon County Commission voted July 14 to reject a federal grant that would have expanded the use of Flock Safety automated…
Leon County Commission Addresses Budget Issues
During a budget workshop, Leon County Commissioners considered some changes to cut expenses if taxpayers vote to roll back property taxes this…
Leon County Commission Seeks More Control Over COCA Spending
Leon County Commissioners want a bigger say in how the Council on Culture and Arts, or COCA, spends local tourist development dollars.…
Leon County Begins Budget Planning for Potential $71 Million Revenue Loss
Leon County officials are preparing for a period of significant financial uncertainty as they begin developing the Fiscal Year 2027 budget while…
Leon County Review Finds No Foul Play in Five Inmate Deaths at Detention Facility
Leon County commissioners will receive a detailed report on June 9 outlining the circumstances surrounding five inmate deaths that occurred at the…
Leon County Delays Decision on Cultural Grant Administration, Schedules Further Review
The Leon County Commission voted May 12 to postpone a decision on a proposed overhaul of the county’s cultural grant administration system,…