Insiders Get Their Man: Reese Goad Hired by Lame Duck City Commission
After interviewing three city manager candidates, City Commissioner Scott Maddox, who is the focus of a federal corruption investigation, made a motion…
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Florida Education Board Backs $673 Million Boost for Schools
By Lloyd Dunkelberger, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Board of Education on Friday advanced a $21.8 billion request…
Florida Commission on Human Relations finds “Unlawful Practice” with Termination of Leon School Board Director of Maintenance
An investigation by the Florida Commission on Human Relations into the termination of Stephen Shelton by the School Board of Leon County…
CRA Staff Ignores Citizens Advisory Committee, Moves Forward With Sale of Southside Property
On Wednesday, the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) will recommend that elected officials authorize the CRA Director to amend a development agreement with Big Bend…
Canopy Development Faces Another Lawsuit, Allegations Include “Purposeful” Violations
The Northwest Florida Water Management District (NFWMD) has filed a lawsuit against companies affiliated with the Canopy development. Canopy is a mixed…
After Adding More Police Officers, Tallahassee’s Crime-Rate Trends Down
The decision by the City of Tallahassee to begin adding more police officers in mid-2014 after ignoring request for years, has finally…
Tallahassee Utility Staff Recommends 2.5% Electric Base Rate Increase, Decrease in Fuel Cost Lowers Customers Bills
After an electric rate study, the city of Tallahassee professional staff is recommending a 2.5% increase in base electric rates. However, due…
Mayor Andrew Gillum Recommends Contract Extension Benefiting Costa Rica Travel Companion
When Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum turns his attention to his mayoral duties at the September 12th Tallahassee City Commission, he will…
Tallahassee Mayoral Candidate Dustin Daniels Promises to Make Community College “FREE!”
In the closing weeks of the August 28th primary, Mayoral candidate Dustin Daniels sent out a mailer to prospective voters that advocated…
Two Leon School Board Races Headed to Runoff
Two of the three races for seats on the Leon County School Board are headed to a runoff. Incumbent school board member…
BREAKING NEWS: Andrew Gillum’s Brother Paid by Undercover FBI Agents Posing as Developers
People close to the federal investigation have indicated that Mayor Andrew Gillum’s brother, Marcus Gillum, was paid by undercover federal agents who…
Leon County Commission District 3 Appears to be Headed for a Recount
The race for Leon County Commission District 3 is headed for a recount. The unofficial results, listed below, show that Rick Minor…