The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce issued a statement today urging the Tallahassee City Commission to vote yes on the transaction to sell the city-owned hospital assets to FSU to further the goal of establishing an Academic Medical Center in Tallahassee. Michael Dalby, President & CEO of Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce wrote, “The Greater […]
The Leon County Board of County Commissioners is weighing whether to ask voters next year if they support exploring the consolidation of Leon County and the City of Tallahassee governments. At an upcoming meeting, commissioners will consider placing a nonbinding, countywide advisory referendum on the Nov. 3, 2026 General Election ballot to gauge public sentiment […]
The Leon County Board of County Commissioners is set to hold what is expected to be its first and only public hearing March 10 on a proposed ordinance that would create a new property tax exemption aimed at encouraging the construction of affordable rental housing. The proposed measure would establish a local option ad valorem […]
Former Clerk of Court Dave Lang was honored for his 42 years of exemplary service to Tallahassee and Leon County with a street in his name. On Monday, March 2, within a bird’s-eye view of the Leon County Courthouse and Tallahassee City Hall, East Jefferson Street from S. Monroe to S. Calhoun streets will be […]
The Chiles High School girls soccer state championship run came to an in the state finals on Saturday, February 28th, with a 3-0 loss to Lourdes Academy in Deland, Florida. The 8th ranked team nationally going into the finals, Lourdes Academy (17-3) found the back of the net first going up 1-0 as both teams […]
John Paul Bailey, former Tallahassee City Commissioner and mayoral candidate, has passed away. His family shared the news on Facebook. “It is with heavy hearts that we share that in the early morning hours of March 1st, John Paul Bailey passed away peacefully.” “John proudly served our country in the United States Navy for four […]
Provided below are the news briefs from the February 24, 2026, Leon County School Board meeting. Consent Construction Items – all votes were 5-0 Item 18.01 JRA Architects, Inc.– Short Form Agreement, Lincoln Auditorium Re-Roof project in the amount of $25,123. Item 18.02 Cook Brothers, Inc. Change Order # 1 for Construction Manager Services for Woodville K-8 […]
Leon County Government recently announced County Attorney Chasity H. O’Steen received the Tallahassee Bar Association’s 2026 Martha Barnett Women Lawyers of Achievement Award, presented on February 11, 2026, during the TBA’s Past Presidents’ Reception & Awards Dinner. “On behalf of the Board and the entire community, I want to congratulate Chasity O’Steen on this well-earned […]
On February 13, 2026, the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) celebrated the promotion of seven sworn members, including one Major, one Captain, two Lieutenants, and three Sergeants. The promotions reflect the department’s continued commitment to leadership, professionalism, and service as TPD marks its 200th year of service to the Tallahassee community. Chief Lawrence Revell highlighted the […]
John Michael Conley — “Mike” — died Feb. 22, 2026, in Tallahassee, Florida, at age 89. Born in Huntington, West Virginia, and raised in Bluefield before moving to Orlando, Mike devoted his life to education and to the people around him. At an early age, Conley discovered his athletic ability and excelled in a variety […]