On Tuesday, the Leon County Board of County Commissioners will consider approval of a $2,698,479 award to the Mejia International Group Corporation to fund improvements to the Apalachee Regional Park Cross Country Facility. The funding will come from the Capital Improvement budget. The project is part of a master plan is to convert the Solid […]
The Leon County Division of Tourism is seeking applicants to take advantage of their Sporting Events Grant Program. Local sports clubs and organizations need to apply for the grant by February 17, 2020 to be considered for the award. To qualify, the organization’s sporting event should take place during the months of March through late […]
On January 16, Leon County Commissioner Mary Ann Lindley appeared on Above the Fold with Tallahassee Reports Editor Steve Stewart. Lindley discussed her experience as Commissioner and her view of the major challenges facing Leon County’s over the next decade. You can find the full interview here. Lindley was elected County Commissioner in 2012 after […]
According to data released by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), the Total Crime Index in Leon County decreased by 12.4 % in the first six months of 2019 when compared to the first six months of 2018. However, the data shows an increase in murders. The statewide numbers show a decrease of 6.1% […]
Faced with one bidder and a 35% increase in costs, the Leon County Commission voted to re-bid the exclusive right to provide waste collection services in unincorporated Leon County. The monthly subscription rate is paid for by residents opting to receive curbside residential solid waste collection for the unincorporated area of Leon County. The original […]
UPDATE The Leon County Commission voted to moved forward with changes to ethics ordinance. Original Story The only public hearing for an ordinance to amend the Leon County Code of Ethics will be held at 6:00 pm at the December 10th County Commission meeting. The proposed ordinance includes amendments to language, the ethics complaint process, […]
UPDATE The Leon County Commission moves forward with an ordinance supporting urban farming. Original Story At their December 10th meeting, the Leon County Commission will consider a proposed ordinance that will allow urban agriculture and urban equine as permitted uses. Based on stakeholder feedback and to ensure community support, an ordinance was prepared to eliminate […]
UPDATE The Leon County Commission votes to move forward with vaping resolution. Original Story The Leon County Commissioners will vote on a resolution to support statewide anti-vaping legislation at their December 10 meeting. The proposed resolution comes as a national flareup of vaping-related illnesses has raised questions about the safety of vaping. According to an […]
UPDATE The Leon County Commission failed to move forward on adult entertainment regulations suggested by Leon County Commissioner Rick Minor. Original Story The Leon County Commissioners will review options for regulating adult entertainment businesses at their December 10th meeting, following the recent opening of a Hustler Hollywood store in Tallahassee. Hustler Hollywood, located on North […]
The Killearn Homes Association (KHA) has released their position on the Northeast Gateway following the release of a traffic analysis completed by Blueprint officials. The KHA, in a letter to members of the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency, stated that the neighborhood would support the connection of Welaunee Blvd. to Roberts Road. The letter also states that […]