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 […]

Wood Pushes Vaccine Incentives, Discusses Employee Vaccine Mandate

Wood Pushes Vaccine Incentives, Discusses Employee Vaccine Mandate

During the last Tuesday evening Leon County School Board meeting, on August 24, 2021, Board member Rosanne Wood proposed the adoption of incentives to encourage vaccine adoption for employees and students over 12 years-old. Wood also discussed the possibility of a vaccine mandate for Leon County school employees. After a lengthy discussion regarding the mask […]

LCS Meeting Briefs August 24th, 2021

LCS Meeting Briefs August 24th, 2021

Listed below are notes from the August 24th Leon County School Board meeting. _____ Connor McCord led the Leon County School Board in the Pledge of Allegiance. He has been selected to be the student representative of the Board. Connor is a senior at Lincoln High, he is first in his class, an AP scholar […]

Select Events in Tallahassee Beginning August 24

Select Events in Tallahassee Beginning August 24

Hues Clues: Artist TalkDate: Tuesday, August 24, 2021, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.Where: At LeMoyne Arts, 125 N. Gadsden StreetCost: $5 or free for membersWhat you’ll get: Hues Clues: Understanding Art Through Color with Dr. Preston. Masks are required for this event. One Night Of QueenDate: Tuesday, August 24, 2021, begins at 7:30 p.m.Where: […]

Campbell, Proctor Join Fray Between Matlow and Chamber

Campbell, Proctor Join Fray Between Matlow and Chamber

What began as a back and forth between City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow and the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce now includes comments by a state attorney and a Leon County Commissioner. On Friday Commissioner Bill Proctor, via a press release, asked State Attorney Jack Campbell to retract comments made by Campbell at the recent Greater […]

Hanna Changes Directions Again, Masks Required in K-8.

Hanna Changes Directions Again, Masks Required in K-8.

In comments via Facebook today, Superintendent Hanna changed directions once again related to masking policies. Hanna stated that due to the number of cases reported during the first week of school and the number of students in quarantine he is requiring all students in K-8 grades to wear masks while in school. Parents have until […]

Godby Student Arrested, Handgun Recovered

Godby Student Arrested, Handgun Recovered

A 17-year-old student at Godby High School was arrested yesterday, August 19, 2021, by a Leon County Sheriff School Resource Deputy. The deputy became aware of three juvenile warrants for the student’s arrest. After searching the campus and locating the student, the deputy took him into custody and the student was transferred to the Juvenile […]

United Airlines to Cease Tallahassee Operations

United Airlines to Cease Tallahassee Operations

Officials with the Tallahassee Airport announced via social media that SkyWest, operating as United Airlines, will discontinue service to various markets across the country, including Tallahassee, after October 1. United Airlines announced the addition of daily direct flights to Houston from Tallahassee International Airport in June, 2020. The statement noted that while the airline industry […]