Select Events in Tallahassee Beginning September 8

Select Events in Tallahassee Beginning September 8

Wine(d) Down Wednesday Bring Your Own Beer and WineDate: Wednesday, September 08, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Where: AR Workshop Tallahassee, 1950 Thomasville Rd. Ste.JCost: starts @ $29.50 per person.What you’ll get: Bring your friends and your favorite beer or wine and snacks to the AR Workshop Tallahassee for a CANVAS & PLANK WOOD […]

TPD Makes Arrest in Shooting Death

TPD Makes Arrest in Shooting Death

On September 1, 2021 the Tallahassee Police Department arrested Terence Grice, age 29, for homicide, attempted homicide, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The altercation occurred at the 2600 block of West Tennessee Street, sometime around 2 a.m. on Sunday, August 29, 2021.  According to TPD, police officers were monitoring a crowd […]

Leon County School Board Approves $50K to Challenge Parental Opt-Out Requirement

Leon County School Board Approves $50K to Challenge Parental Opt-Out Requirement

At a special meeting today, the Leon County School Board voted 5-0 to approve Superintendent Rocky Hanna’s request for $50,000 to hire outside counsel to challenge the State’s requirements that parents be given the ability to opt-out their children from mask mandates. On July 30, 2021, Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 21-175, which directed the […]

Hanna Announces Special LCSB Meeting

Hanna Announces Special LCSB Meeting

Leon County Schools (LCS) Superintendent Rocky Hanna announced there will be a special board meeting held this Thursday, September 2, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Hanna and the Board are set to discuss what legal options the district has moving forward regarding mandates, as well as the Florida Parent’s Bill of Rights. This meeting comes after […]

Mayor Dailey’s Week on Twitter: Voting Rights, Mask Mandates, and Southside Investment

Mayor Dailey’s Week on Twitter: Voting Rights, Mask Mandates, and Southside Investment

“Mayor Dailey’s Week on Twitter” is a feature designed to give readers a quick look at the priorities of Tallahassee’s Leadership Mayor, John Dailey, by reviewing his social media posts. Politicians are now using social media posts in place of press releases and press conferences. TR will include links to background information to provide context […]

Select Events in Tallahassee Beginning August 31

Select Events in Tallahassee Beginning August 31

Trivia for the movie Step BrothersDate: Tuesday, August 31, 2021, begins @ 7:00 p.m.Where: The Brass Tap @ Midtown, 1321 Thomasville RdCost: Free What you’ll get: “Did we just become best friends?” Join others at The Brass Tap for a hilariously entertaining round of Step Brothers Trivia at The Brass Tap. Funny facts, quotes, and […]

TPD Unveils Mobile App to Promote Transparency

TPD Unveils Mobile App to Promote Transparency

On August 24, 2021 the Tallahassee Police Department released the Tallahassee Bystander app which is designed to record interactions with police and increase community engagement. The new mobile application was approved for development by the City Commission in June 2020. Over the last few years, prompted by increased attention to law enforcement altercations, several apps […]

VancoreJones, Paid to “Influence Local Government”, Failed to Register as Lobbyists

VancoreJones, Paid to “Influence Local Government”, Failed to Register as Lobbyists

An exhibit in the recently concluded federal public corruption trial indicates J.T. Burnette executed a contract on November 12, 2013 with VancoreJones Communications, Inc. to “influence local government agencies” related to real estate projects on behalf of TM Street, LLC. However, government records show no one from VancoreJones Communications has ever registered to lobby for […]