Violent Crime Remains Down, Property Crimes Spike in June

Violent Crime Remains Down, Property Crimes Spike in June

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 – […]

LCS Agenda Review Addresses Cell Phones, Discipline Matrix

LCS Agenda Review Addresses Cell Phones, Discipline Matrix

On July 8th, the Leon County School Board held an agenda review/workshop meeting and discussed the Board’s cell phone policy and the Discipline Matrix Guide. The Board reviewed their Wireless Communication Devices Policy and discussed whether they would want to amend the policy and further restrict high school students from having their phone out during […]

Democrats Accuse Party Leader, Matlow Aide, Ryan Ray of Bias, Promoting Division on City Commission

Democrats Accuse Party Leader, Matlow Aide, Ryan Ray of Bias, Promoting Division on City Commission

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 […]

City Commission Makes Appointments to Boards, Committees

City Commission Makes Appointments to Boards, Committees

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. […]

Open House and Dedication Date Announced for the Tallahassee Florida Temple

Open House and Dedication Date Announced for the Tallahassee Florida Temple

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the open house and dedication dates for the Tallahassee Florida Temple. A public open house will run from Monday, November 4, through Saturday, November 23, excluding Sundays. A media day will be held on Monday, October 28, 2024, and invited guests will […]

CSC Selects Darryl Jones as New Chair of Governing Council

CSC Selects Darryl Jones as New Chair of Governing Council

The Children’s Services Council of Leon County (CSC Leon) recently announced the election of Mr. Darryl E. Jones, a member of the Leon County School Board, District 3, as the new Chair of its Governing Council. The press released stated that” Jones, a dedicated community leader with a strong commitment to the well-being of children and […]

Progressive Speakers Attack TPD at City Commission Meeting

Progressive Speakers Attack TPD at City Commission Meeting

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 […]

NEBA Forum Highlights Differences, Ideological Divide, Between Richardson, Inman-Johnson

NEBA Forum Highlights Differences, Ideological Divide, Between Richardson, Inman-Johnson

On Tuesday, June 25th, the Network of Entrepreneurs and Business Advocates (NEBA) forum featuring Tallahassee city commission Seat 1 candidates, Commissioner Curtis Richardson and challenger Dot Inman- Johnson, revealed candidate positions on important issues and addressed the progressive versus moderate Democrat split on the city commission. The divide between the candidates became obvious before the […]

Rudy Ferguson Defends Law Enforcement, Asked to Leave Democratic Party by DEC Chairman, Ryan Ray

Rudy Ferguson Defends Law Enforcement, Asked to Leave Democratic Party by DEC Chairman, Ryan Ray

Rudy Ferguson, a candidate for Tallahassee City Commission and challenger to Commissioner Jack Porter, filed a complaint with the Florida Democratic Party accusing officials with the Leon County Democratic Executive Committee (LDEC) – including Chairman Ryan Ray – of siding against him in the Porter race. In addition, the complaint documents that Ray asked Ferguson […]

TPD Makes Arrest in New Year’s Day Murder

TPD Makes Arrest in New Year’s Day Murder

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 […]

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