The CSC Settles on Tax Rate, Creates Needs Assessment Committee
At a meeting on Tuesday June 22nd in the Leon County Commission Chambers, the Leon County Children’s Services Council (CSC) unanimously voted…
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Leon County 2020 Crime Rate Down, Violent Crime Up
Driven by a decrease in property crime, the 2020 Leon County crime rate fell by 20.4% when compared to 2019 numbers. Leon…
City Makes Donation to Big Bend Habitat for Humanity
The City Commission approved the donation of city-owned lots and the disbursement of $195,000 to partner with Big Bend Habitat for Humanity…
LCS Awards School Security Contract
The Leon County School Board (LCSB) approved 5-0, the district contract for Dynamic Integrated Security (DIS) for the School Guardian program. The…
Northeast Gateway Moves Forward with 9-3 Vote
During a special Blueprint IA meeting on Tuesday elected officials from the Leon County Commission and the Tallahassee City Commission voted 9-3…
LCS Approves Construction Items at June 16th Board Meeting
At the June 16th Leon County School Board meeting, officials addressed the following construction items. The Board approved the release of $159,281…
LCS Board Meeting Briefs June 16, 2021
Listed below are notes from the June 16th Leon County School Board meeting. Superintendent Rocky Hanna recognized Mrs. Pat Phelan of Lawton…
LCS Title 1 Schools to Receive $10 Million Grant in 2021-22
During this Tuesday’s meeting the Leon County School Board will consider the approval of the 2021-2022 school year Title 1 Part A-Improving…
LCS Announces Teacher Resignations
Editor’s note: This report was published to let people who have an interest in the public school system to know what teachers…
Killearn Homeowners Association Releases Statement Ahead of NE Gateway Vote
The Killearn Homeowners Association (KHA) released a statement supporting the NE Gateway project ahead of a special Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency (IA) meeting.…
Red Hills Academy Charter School Files Appeal with DOE
Red Hills Academy filed an appeal on June 4th, 2021 with the Florida Department of Education seeking to have their charter school…
Hanna Announces Masks will be Optional Beginning this Summer
Superintendent Rocky Hanna announced today that masks will be optional for students, teachers, staff and visitors for the summer and the 2021-22…