City Commission Approves Contract With GrayRobinson, P.A.
The City Commission approved a one-year contract with lobbying firm GrayRobinson, P.A. at their Sept. 11 meeting. The contract for the current…
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FAMU Students to Participate in City Fiber Study
The City Commission moved forward in its citywide fiber network study at its Sept. 11 meeting. The Commission accepted an update on…
US Attorney “Takes No Position” on City Audit of Contracts
At the September 11, 2019 Tallahassee City Commission meeting, elected officials directed City Auditor to develop a process and methodology for an…
City Commission Considers “Double-Fill” of Chief Ethics Officer Position
Updated Though the meeting agenda indicated that the Commission would take action on the issue, no action was taken. Goad said this…
Crime Tracker: 400 Incidents Reported in August
Information provided by the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) shows that there were approximately 400 incidents reported in August, 2019. Of those incidents,…
LCS Board Member Wants to Highlight Successful Discipline Strategies
At the Monday Leon County Schools (LCS) Board Agenda Review meeting, Board member Rosanne Wood inquired about highlighting schools that have successfully…
Leon County School Board to Consider Revisions to Public Records Policy
On Tuesday, September 10, 2019, the Leon County School (LCS) Board will consider changes to the Board’s public records policy. Per the…
LCS Requests $680,000 for Elementary School Turnaround Strategy
At the August 27th Leon County School Board (LCSB) meeting, elected officials approved an application seeking revenue for the district’s turnaround plan…
Northeast Gateway Will Come Down to Traffic Study
It appears the fate of the proposed Northeast Gateway, a new road slated to connect with Shamrock Road in Killearn Estates, rests…
TR’s Weekly Crime Tracker: Aug. 29th-Sep. 4th
Information provided by the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) shows that there were 17 violent incidents and 80 property incidents reported for the…
Commissioner Matlow: “This is Madness”
After listening to citizens complain about the Blueprint process, City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow voiced strong opinions of his own, which kicked off…
Blueprint Officials Approve $34.5 Million FY2020 Budget
On Thursday, September 5th, 2019 the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency voted to approve a $34.5 million budget. The Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency is composed…