Leon County Announces $1 Billion in Economic Impact From Tourism
The Leon County Division of Tourism (Visit Tallahassee) announced that tourism had a record-breaking $1 billion economic impact on the Leon county economy…
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Antonio Gilliam Rescinds Acceptance of Police Chief Job
UPDATE Last night Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey issued a response – through his twitter account – to the recent decision by Anontio…
In Her Own Words: Ethics Officer Responds to Critics, “White Males”
The City of Tallahassee’s Independent Ethics Officer, Julie Meadows-Keefe, has been embroiled in controversy since taking the position years ago. More recently,…
City Ethics Board Selects New Ethics Officer
The Tallahassee Independent Ethics Board selected Keith Powell as the Boards new Ethics Officer at their December 16th meeting held at City…
Leon County Semi-Annual Crime Rate Down 12.4%, Murders Up
According to data released by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), the Total Crime Index in Leon County decreased by 12.4…
Two Arrested in Gardenview Way Shooting Incident
The Tallahassee Police Department has released the following information on the recent shooting incident in Killearn Estates. From TPD: The Tallahassee Police…
Blueprint Votes to Amend Northeast Gateway Project
After receiving public input and reviewing a traffic analysis, the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency voted to amend the Northeast Gateway project at their…
Leon County Commission Votes to Re-Bid Waste Collection Contract
Faced with one bidder and a 35% increase in costs, the Leon County Commission voted to re-bid the exclusive right to provide…
County Commission to Hold Public Hearing on Ethics Ordinance
UPDATE The Leon County Commission voted to moved forward with changes to ethics ordinance. Original Story The only public hearing for an…
Leon County to Consider Permits to Allow Urban Farming
UPDATE The Leon County Commission moves forward with an ordinance supporting urban farming. Original Story At their December 10th meeting, the Leon…
Leon County Commissioners to Vote on Vaping Resolution
UPDATE The Leon County Commission votes to move forward with vaping resolution. Original Story The Leon County Commissioners will vote on a…
Leon County Commissioners to Review Regulation Options for Adult Entertainment Businesses
UPDATE The Leon County Commission failed to move forward on adult entertainment regulations suggested by Leon County Commissioner Rick Minor. Original Story…