Conditions Set for Medical Marijuana Use in Leon Schools
The use of medical marijuana by qualified students has been approved by the Leon County School Board (LCSB) and will begin being…
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Mayor John Dailey, Commissioner Bill Proctor Spar at Blueprint Meeting
Mayor John Dailey has been a big proponent of advocating for more citizen engagement. It appears he is also interested in more…
UPDATED: Blueprint to Consider $2.3 Million Incentive Package for Project Juggernaut
Today the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency voted to approve a $2.3 million competitive incentive package to support the expansion of a local manufacturing…
City Commission Selects Northwood Centre as New TPD Headquarters Location
The City Commissioners finalized the location for the TPD Headquarters at their January 29 meeting. They unanimously voted to select the Northwood…
The Numbers Behind LCS Graduation Rates Raise Questions
In a recent press release, Leon County Schools noted that the graduation rates for 2018-2019 had reached 92.4% and ranked fifth in…
Dr. Erwin Jackson Recognized at MLK Foundation Event and by Capital Conservatives
Two groups with vastly different ideological views of the world found a topic they can agree on: Dr. Erwin Jackson. Dr. Jackson…
Leon County Commission Accepts Domi Station Report
At the January 28th meeting, the Leon County Board of County Commissioners voted to accept the Domi’s Entrepreneurial Community Impact Report for…
UPDATED: Ethics Board to Discuss Ethics Officer Tweet About Homosexual Kissing
UPDATE Based on concerns related to a social media post, Keith Powell has decided not to move forward as the Ethics Officer.…
City Commissioners to Consider Funding for StarMetro Operational Analysis
For the first time since redesigning its transit system, StarMetro may conduct a Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) beginning this year. At their…
UPDATED: Elected Officials Wrestle with Marpan Recycling Contract
UPDATE The City Commissioners discussed the City’s contract with Marpan Recycling at their January 29 meeting. The Commissioners unanimously approved the staff…
Superintendent Hanna Fundraiser Draws Broad Support from Local Leaders
Superintendent Rocky Hanna will kick-off his re-election campaign with a fundraiser sponsored by a number prominent business, elected and community leaders this…
Leon County Commission to Consider $2.6 Million Apalachee Regional Park Project
On Tuesday, the Leon County Board of County Commissioners will consider approval of a $2,698,479 award to the Mejia International Group Corporation…