According to a recent status report, as of December 31, 2024, the Leon County real estate portfolio consisted of 532 parcels totaling 5,752 acres, and 100 buildings with 2,252,539 square feet. Provided below are descriptions related to the selected categories. Facilities-Owned Eighty (80) buildings support the daily business of Leon County Government, Constitutional Offices, and […]
Below are the news briefs from the Leon County Commission meeting held on February 11, 2025. The Board approved Consent Items 1-8. The consent items included: Item 7: 2024 Leon County Real Estate Portfolio Annual Report. The Report provides a summary and analysis of real estate related activities during calendar year 2024. As of December […]
At the February 11, 2025, Leon County Commission meeting, the commission heard a report on Gov. Ron DeSantis’s special legislative session and President Donald Trump’s recent immigration actions. Caren Street, a lobbyist from Squire Patton Boggs who represents Leon County, delivered the update. Commissioners Nick Maddox and Carolyn Cummings conveyed their concern about how Trump’s […]
Provided below are the news briefs from the Tallahassee City Commission meeting held on February 12, 2025. Presentations The City Commission presented a proclamation related to Black History Month and presented former FAMU President Larry Robinson with a key to the city. The City Commission approved 10 Consent items. Introduction of Ordinances 11.01 The City Commission […]
There were nine Leon County soccer teams that made the state tournament in their respective classification. Those teams included Community Christian (CCS) (boys), St. John Paul II (JPII) (girls), Maclay (boys and girls), Florida High (boys and girls), Rickards (boys) and Chiles (boys and girls). The Maclay boys soccer team is the only team left […]
Provided below are news briefs from the February 11, 2025, Leon County School Board business meeting. Reports The Board heard reports from Stephanie Shumate with the Commission on the Status of Women and Girls and from Jacquelyn Steele, Chairperson of the District Advisory Council. Items Considered by the Board Item 19.03, Item 19.04, & Item […]
On February 11, 2025, the Leon County Commissioners received an update on the ongoing revitalization projects along West Pensacola St. and North Monroe St., the report passed in a unanimous vote. However, during the meeting, several commissioners expressed frustration at the lack of progress on the project, specifically about the development of the W Pensacola […]
The message coming out of the city of Tallahassee first quarter budget workshop is that all Leon County residents should expect an 20-25% ($60-70 per year) increase in the fire service fee in the near future. City staff informed commissioners that several significant developments have occurred that require a financial review of the Fire Fund. […]
Below are news briefs from the Leon County School Board agenda review/workshop meeting that was held on February 10, 2025. The Board discussed and reviewed the method of selection of the school superintendent. Representatives from the Florida Association of District School Superintendents, The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, and the Florida School Board Association spoke […]
During the Tuesday (Feb. 11) Leon County School Board meeting, Riley Elementary School leaders, Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce executives and participating local businesses awarded 1-Year Florida Prepaid College Scholarships to six Riley Elementary kindergartners. Riley school leaders selected the students based on financial need, academics and teacher input. Recipients will be paired with individual mentors […]