Tallahassee Firefighter Union “Hopeful” About New Contract
A prolonged negotiation has now caused the Tallahassee firefighters and the City to enter a special magistrate process to address outstanding issues…
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Weekly Report Ending Jan. 17th: Leon COVID Cases and Positivity Rate Down, Hospitalizations Up
TR’s weekly report (January 10 – January 17) on Leon County COVID cases, hospitalizations, and testing positivity rates is detailed below. TR’s…
Local Numbers Show Suicide Deadlier Than COVID for People Under 55 in 2020
Despite the reported impact of COVID mitigation efforts on the mental health of many people, there has been little reporting on suicides…
Man Accused in Plot to Confront Capitol Protesters
By Ryan Dailey, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Federal prosecutors are accusing a Tallahassee man of plotting to “violently confront…
Public Safety Report: Property Crime Down, Violent Crime Incidents Up
During the first 10 days of 2021, property crime incidents have decreased and violent crime incidents have increased when compared to the…
City Commission Votes to Rename the Southern Strategy Area to the Southside Action Plan
At today’s City Commission retreat, the commissioners unanimously voted to rename the Southern Strategy Area (SSA) to the Southside Action Plan (SAP).…
City Commissioners Approve Special Events With COVID Protocols
At today’s City Commission retreat, the commissioners unanimously approved considering requests for special events that include COVID-19 protocol plans. Plans will be…
Public Safety Report: Arrests Begin 2021 Down 30%
Data from the Leon County Sheriff’s Office Booking Report show that arrests during the first ten days of 2021 when compared to…
Chief Revell Says TPD is Preparing for Possible Violence Related to Presidential Inauguration
At today’s City Commission retreat, Tallahassee Police Department Chief Lawrence Revell said that TPD is preparing to respond to possible violence this…
CRA to Vote on $1.1 Million in Downtown Infrastructure Improvements
At the January 12th meeting, the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board will vote on approving infrastructure priorities as identified by the Downtown…
School Board to Vote on Agreements with Railey and Associates, LCSO
During the upcoming Leon County School Board meeting, the board is set to discuss two proposed agreements involving increased resources for Leon…
Former City Ethics Officer, Julie Meadows-Keefe, Arrested for Stalking
Julie Meadows-Keefe, the former Ethics Officer for the City of Tallahassee’s Independent Ethics Board has been arrested according to the Leon County…