Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the TSC District Board of Trustees

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the TSC District Board of Trustees

Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the reappointment of Jonathan Kilpatrick and Monte Stevens and the appointment of Monesia Brown to the Tallahassee State College District Board of Trustees. “We applaud the Governor’s appointment of these community leaders to our District Board of Trustees,” said Dr. Jim Murdaugh, President of TSC. “Each has an impressive track […]

Deadline to Apply for SBA Physical Disaster Loans Approaching in Leon County, Florida

Deadline to Apply for SBA Physical Disaster Loans Approaching in Leon County, Florida

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding businesses, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters in Florida affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes on May 10 to apply for physical damage disaster loans by the Aug. 16 deadline. Those affected by the disaster should not wait to settle with their insurance company before applying […]

County Commission Considers Miccosukee Greenway Concerns

County Commission Considers Miccosukee Greenway Concerns

During the July 9, 2024, Leon County Commission meeting, elected officials discussed a status report related to the Miccosukee Canopy Road Greenway and designated canopy road. The report went into detail on the history of the Miccosukee Greenway, the surrounding canopy roads, and concerns identified by citizens related to the impact of road construction. Commissioners […]

City Honors Former Mayor John Marks

City Honors Former Mayor John Marks

On Friday, July 26, the City of Tallahassee held a ceremony honoring former Mayor John Robert Marks III by naming a building after him. On November 8, 2022, the Tallahassee City Commission voted unanimously to rename the Gemini Building in honor of former Tallahassee Mayor John R. Marks, III. Marks was first elected as mayor […]

County Commission Approves Waste Pro Status Report

County Commission Approves Waste Pro Status Report

On July 9th, the Leon County Commission approved the semiannual status report regarding curbside waste collection service provided by Waste Pro, Inc. The current contract between the County and Waste Pro, Inc. features stricter quality stipulations and enforcement standards than their prior agreements to “ensure quality performance”. To improve curbside waste collection, operational aspects of […]

CSC Votes to Increase Property Tax Revenues for FY 2025

CSC Votes to Increase Property Tax Revenues for FY 2025

On Thursday, July 18th, the Leon County Children’s Services Council (CSC) board voted unanimously (6-0, with one board member absent) to maintain the current milage rate of 0.3477 for the upcoming FY 2025. Due to the increase in Leon County property values, the decision will result in a tax increase for property owners. During FY […]

Leon County Commission Meeting Briefs: July 9, 2024

Leon County Commission Meeting Briefs: July 9, 2024

Below are the briefs from the Leon County Commission meeting on July 9, 2024. The Board voted to award an agreement to Scott Carswell Presents LLC, to perform the work related to the Request for Proposals for Professional Management and Operational Services for County Concerts at the Adderley Amphitheater at Cascades Park.  These services will […]

Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: July 9, 2024

Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: July 9, 2024

Below are the Leon County School news briefs from the July 9, 2024, meeting. The Board received a presentation by Dr. Kimball Thomas on the Tallahassee Engaged in Meaningful Productivity for Opportunity Program (TEMPO). So far, TEMPO has engaged more than 3,100 participants ages (16-24), helping youth enroll in higher education, gain meaningful employment, receive […]

T-Pain to Perform at the Adderley Amphitheater

T-Pain to Perform at the Adderley Amphitheater

Leon County Government recently announced that “GRAMMY® Award-winning artist, producer, songwriter, entrepreneur, global cultural icon and Tallahassee trailblazer T-Pain” will perform live at the Adderley Amphitheater at Cascades Park on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Tickets go on sale on Friday, July 19, 2024, at noon. “It is a special honor for us to welcome T-Pain, a […]

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