New Information Surfaces in TPD Officer-Involved Shooting
On Wednesday, May 27, a Tallahassee Police Department officer fatally shot the suspect of a stabbing that had occurred earlier that morning.…
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Blueprint IA Board Reviews LEAN Grant Program Results
At today’s Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Meeting, the board reviewed a status report on the results of the Local Emergency Assistance for Nonprofits…
Blueprint IA Board Picks New Vice Chair and EVLC Member
At today’s Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency meeting, the board elected a new Vice Chair and appointed a new member to the Office of…
Leon County Commissioners Discuss Phased Reopening Plan
At their special COVID-19 response meeting on Thursday, the Leon County Commissioners reviewed a presentation on Leon County’s three-phase reopening plan. Earlier…
Welaunee Comprehensive Plan Amendment Generates Debate About Growth
A vote scheduled for May 26 will decide what future growth will look like in Leon County for the next 20-30 years.…
City Approves Amendment to Canopy Inclusionary Housing Agreement
The City Commissioners approved an amendment to the Canopy Inclusionary Housing Agreement at their May 13 meeting. The amendment passed 4-1, with…
Ethics Board Reviews Results of Audit
At their May 19 meeting, the Independent Ethics Board reviewed an audit report from Moore Stevens Lovelace PA. The Board hired the…
Ethics Board Tables Decision on Pay Raise for Board Attorney
UPDATED The Independent Ethics Board tabled their decision on a pay raise for Attorney John Reid at their May 19 meeting. Reid…
City Commissioners Approve Construction Contract for Renovations to Air Traffic Control Tower
At their May 13 meeting, the City Commissioners voted to award a $1,460,327.40 construction contract for extensive improvements to an air traffic…
LCS to Form Task Force on Reopening Schools
At the May 12 Leon County School Board meeting, Superintendent Rocky Hanna announced that the school district will form a task force…
Vote-by-Mail, Absentee Voting Prompts Security Concerns
Amid concerns about the impact of COVID-19 on the upcoming elections, many election officials across the United States -including Leon County Supervisor…
As Washington Square Site is Demobilized, County Commission to Receive Status Update
The Leon County Commissioners will review a status report on the Washington Square development at their May 12 meeting. The project has…