City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow “Disgusted” by Gaines Street Arrests

City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow “Disgusted” by Gaines Street Arrests

In response to the arrests of more than 100 undocumented immigrants on Thursday at Tallahassee construction sites on Gaines Street, City Commissioner and mayoral candidate Jeremy Matlow stated on social media that he was “disgusted” by the actions taken by various law enforcement agencies. Matlow stated, “Disgusted to see men in black ski masks pulling […]

Arrests Made in Tallahassee Immigration Sweep

Arrests Made in Tallahassee Immigration Sweep

More than 100 undocumented immigrants were arrested Thursday at Tallahassee construction sites, including at an apartment project near Florida State University, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. State and federal law-enforcement officers handcuffed construction workers and loaded them into vans before taking them away from the site near the university. Most of the building […]

Officials Celebrate Affordable Housing Project

Officials Celebrate Affordable Housing Project

Leon County Government, the City of Tallahassee, Elmington Capital, and community partners held a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of Ridge Road Flats, a new 250-unit affordable housing apartment community, on Wednesday, May 21, at 1 p.m. at 795 Ridge Road. The event included a program with local officials and tours of the new […]

City to Seek Washington Square Foreclosure

City to Seek Washington Square Foreclosure

Accrued Fines Exceed $413,350 The Tallahassee City Commission recently voted to direct the City Attorney’s Office to initiate circuit court action to foreclose code liens and seek recovery of other legal remedies related to Washington Square project located on the block bounded by S. Calhoun, Jefferson and N. Gadsden Streets. The City has brought two […]

Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: May 13, 2025

Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: May 13, 2025

Provided below are the news briefs from the May 13, 2025, Leon County School Board meeting. Items Considered by the Board Item 19.01: The Superintendent has recommended the 6-12 Science Adoption Committee Recommendations .There is NO VOTE required for this item. On May 27, 2025, the School Board will vote on the recommendation. Item 19.02: The Superintendent […]

Tallahassee City Commission Meeting Briefs: May 14, 2025

Tallahassee City Commission Meeting Briefs: May 14, 2025

Provided below are the news briefs from the Tallahassee City Commission meeting held on May 14, 2025. Presentations The City Commission presented four proclamations related to National Public Works Week, Gun Violence Awareness Day, Treatment Court Month, and the Miccosukee Tribe. The City Commission approved 15 Consent items. Introduction of Ordinances 11.01: Commission voted 4-0 (Commissioner […]

Leon County Commission Meeting Briefs: May 13, 2025

Leon County Commission Meeting Briefs: May 13, 2025

Below are the briefs from the Leon County Commission meeting held on May 13, 2025. The Board approved Consent Items 1-6. General Business Item 7: The Board voted 7-0 to accept the status report on the Implementation of the 2024 After-Action Reports and Preparation for the 2025 Hurricane Season. The report provided an update on […]

Leon County Lags in Population Growth

Leon County Lags in Population Growth

The United States Census Bureau recently released a comprehensive report documenting population growth across counties, cities and towns in all U.S. regions. Provided below are the population growth estimates for the largest 30 counties in Florida. From 2020 to 2024, the Florida population grew 8.5% with St. Johns County – home to St. Augustine – […]

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