Gov. DeSantis, Dr. Fauci: Keep Schools Open
Florida schools are set to continue both in-person and virtual learning options in Spring 2021, according to an announcement from Gov. Ron…
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Weekly Report Ending Nov. 29th: Leon COVID Cases,Hospitalizations Down, Positivity Rate Up
TR’s weekly report (November 22-29) on Leon County COVID cases, hospitalizations, and testing positivity rates is detailed below. TR’s November 22nd weekly…
TPD Data Shows Suicides Have Tripled in 2020
As many people face mental health struggles during the COVID-19 pandemic, Tallahassee has recently seen a spike in suicides, according to Tallahassee…
Local Government Looking for Citizens to Join Boards
The County and City are currently looking for members to serve on the Children’s Services Council (CSC) and the Citizens Police Review…
Leon County Commission Approves New Lobbying Regulations
The Leon County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved new regulations to strengthen the Leon County lobbying ordinance at their Nov. 17…
Rickards High Alum Burgess Owens Elected to Congress
Burgess Owens, a former Tallahassee resident and a Rickards High alum, recently won Utah’s 4th Congressional District seat. Owens, a Republican, defeated…
Grand Jury Clears Sheriff Deputies in October Shooting
On Nov. 12, a grand jury cleared two Leon County Sheriff deputies in the October shooting of James Baker. The jury found…
Leon County Commission Outlines Next Steps for Children’s Services Council
Earlier this month, Leon County voters approved the creation of a Children’s Services Council. A Children’s Services Council, or CSC, is an…
Weekly Report Ending Nov. 22nd: Leon COVID Cases Up, Positivity Rate below 5%
TR’s weekly report (November 15-22) on Leon County COVID cases, hospitalizations, and testing positivity rates is detailed below. TR’s November 15th weekly…
Killearn Homeowners Association Election Results in New Faces
The Killearn Homeowners Association, which oversees a neighborhood with approximately 3,800 properties and 12,000 residents in northeast Tallahassee, recently held elections for…
Tallahassee Violent Crime Incidents Remain Elevated, Up 78%
Based on Tallahassee Police Department reports, violent crime incidents have increased by approximately 78% in 2020 during August, September, and October when…
TPD Announces 178 Arrests from Large Scale Human Trafficking Investigation
On November 17th, various law enforcement officials attended a press conference at Tallahassee Police Department Headquarters to mark the conclusion of a…