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…
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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…
UPDATED: County Commission to Renegotiate Marpan Recycling Contract
As 2021 approaches, Leon County is having conversations related to the long-term strategies for an effective recycling program. At their Nov. 17…
Weekly Report Ending Nov. 15th: Leon COVID Cases Up, Hospitalizations Down
TR’s weekly report (November 8-15) on Leon County COVID cases, hospitalizations, and testing positivity rates is detailed below. TR’s November 8th weekly…
Leon County Commission to Review Waste Pro Status Update
The Leon County Commissioners will review a status update on Waste Pro’s services in Leon County at their next meeting on Nov.…
TR’s Weekly Crime Tracker: Week Ending November 8th
Information provided by the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) shows there were 84 incidents reported during the week November 2 – 8, 2020.…
City Breaks Ground for New Urban Farm and Entrepreneurial Program
On Monday, Oct. 19, Mayor John Dailey and the City Commissioners broke ground on the first City Farm TLH located in the…
City Commission Approves Sale of Mahan/Weems Property to Vystar Credit Union
On Nov. 10, the City Commission unanimously voted to approve the sale of the 3.46-acre Mahan/Weems property to VyStar Credit Union for…
Tallahassee Emergency Assessment Mobile Unit (TEAM) Created to Respond to Nonviolent Mental Health Calls
At their Nov. 10 meeting, the City Commissioners unanimously voted to establish an enhanced crisis intervention response unit. The unit, called the…
City Commission Votes to Add Emancipation Day to City Holidays
Starting next year, the City will be celebrating Emancipation Day on May 20, which will be a paid holiday. The City Commissioners…
City Commission Approves Cambridge Parc Plat for Development
On Tuesday, Nov. 10, the City Commissioners voted to approve the Cambridge Parc plat for development. The agenda item for the Estates…
City Commission Approves TPD Supplemental Appropriation for New Vehicle, Handguns
At their meeting on Nov. 10, the City Commissioners voted to approve a supplemental appropriation of $490,000 from law enforcement trust funds…