Local Candidates Grab Campaign Endorsements
As the primary election draws closer, a number of organizations that have an interest in local elections choose to interview candidates and…
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County Commission Supports Rezoning as Bradfordville Residents Raise Concerns
The need for affordable housing and the desire for local government planners to promote dense growth met the concerns of residents speaking…
City to Consider Planning Commission Appointments
The City Commission will consider the School Board’s appointment of Martha Chauncey and the appointment of Ian Waldick and Leslie Jacobs to…
FAMU Leadership Meets with Federal Officials to Discuss Center of Excellence
By Veronique George, FAMU FORWARD Florida A&M University (FAMU) has been diligently meeting with the private sector, federal officials and key legislative…
FSU students win scholarships to pursue graduate degrees at world-renowned Oxford
By Amy Farnum-Patronis, FSU Two Florida State University graduating seniors will study at the University of Oxford this fall thanks to the…
Group Seeking Arts Funding from CRA has Ties to Controversial City Vendor
The Big Bend Community Development Corporation (Big Bend CDC), one of three groups in line to receive part of a $3 million cultural…
UPDATED: CRA Board to Vote on $450K Grant for Proof Brewing Company
Update On Monday morning the CRA Board voted against a staff recommended $450K grant to help Proof Brewing Company renovate a recently…
Mayoral Candidate Dustin Daniels Gets Backing from Prominent African-American Leaders
Mayoral candidate Dustin Daniels has secured the support of three prominent local African-American leaders in his campaign to lead the city of…
Corporation Seeking CRA Funds Has Official Under Federal Indictment
On Monday, the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) will consider approving $281,660 in pre-development costs as requested by The Frenchtown Redevelopment Partners, LLC. (FRP)…
Historical Season for Florida State Softball Highlights an Exciting Spring for FSU Sports
By Scott Carswell Jr. The national champs! The FSU softball team has one it’s first national championship in program history. It was…
Tallahassee Democrat Acknowledges ICE Protest, Ignores Poll Showing 69% Support for ICE by Clinton and Trump Voters
Amid a national debate over bias media coverage, the Tallahassee Democrat took the time to write a story about 30 protesters calling for…
Leon County Planning Commission Appointment Raises Questions About Transparency, Conflicts
At the June 19th Leon County Commission meeting, County Commissioner and mayoral candidate John Dailey nominated Robert Volpe to serve as one…