FSU Includes FAMU in Agreement, City Votes 3-2 to Move Forward. Matlow & Porter Vote No

FSU Includes FAMU in Agreement, City Votes 3-2 to Move Forward. Matlow & Porter Vote No

On Wednesday, October 22, the Tallahassee City Commission voted 3-2 to hold a final public hearing about transferring the city owned hospital assets to Florida State University. Commissioner Jeremy Matlow and Commissioner Jack Porter, who voted no, continued to indicate they are not interested in moving forward with the agreement approved by the parties, despite […]

City Votes to Keep ICE Agreement

City Votes to Keep ICE Agreement

The Tallahassee City Commission voted 3-2 on Wednesday, October 22, against ending the city’s 287(g) agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE. During the meeting, Mayor John Dailey, and Commissioners Dianne Williams-Cox and Curtis Richardson, voted against a move to rescind Tallahassee’s agreement with ICE. Commissioner Jack Porter spoke strongly against that decision. “I […]

Leon County Approves Opioid Funding to Strengthen Treatment and Prevention

Leon County Approves Opioid Funding to Strengthen Treatment and Prevention

On October 14th, the Leon County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved opioid litigation settlement funds for 2026, authorized contracts with organizations providing treatment and support for people affected by opioids and approved the purchase of emergency equipment to respond to overdoses. Leon County’s opioid overdose rate remains low compared to the state. Overall, in the […]

Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: October 14, 2025

Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: October 14, 2025

Provided below are the news briefs from the October 14, 2025, Leon County School Board meeting. Items for Consideration -all votes were unanimous. Item 19.01 The Board voted to approve the members of the Lively Technical College Titan Advisory Committee On August 12, 2025, the Leon County School Board approved the vision of the Titan […]

Leon County Commission Meeting Briefs: October 14, 2025

Leon County Commission Meeting Briefs: October 14, 2025

Below are the news briefs from the Leon County Commission meeting held on October 14, 2025. The Board approved 15 Consent Items. General Business Item 16. The Board voted unanimously to accept the Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Board Retreat Overview. Each year, the County Administrator presents the Board with a proposed overview for the Annual […]

The Children’s Services Council Report is Inaccurate

The Children’s Services Council Report is Inaccurate

By Emily Fritz The Children’s Services Council (CSC) released its “Impact Report” for years 2021 – 2024 at its September 18 meeting.  The report was distributed to the media, which ran several stories on it. The statistics in the report are inaccurate. The numbers are not off by a small amount; they’re off by the […]

Veteran Healthcare Leader Named FSU’s Inaugural VP and Chief Clinical Operations Officer

Veteran Healthcare Leader Named FSU’s Inaugural VP and Chief Clinical Operations Officer

By Kathleen Haughney, FSU News Florida State University President Richard McCullough has named Jeremy Slaga as the university’s first Vice President and Chief Clinical Operations Officer to help lead FSU Health.   In this new position, Slaga, a seasoned healthcare executive, will be instrumental in shaping FSU’s health enterprise and expanding clinical opportunities and community engagement […]

CRA to Consider $5 Million in Funding for Southside Pedestrian & Street Safety Project

CRA to Consider $5 Million in Funding for Southside Pedestrian & Street Safety Project

On October 23rd, the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board will consider funding $5,000,000 for the Meridian Street Pedestrian and Street Safety (PASS) Project. The project will improve pedestrian connectivity and street safety from Orange Avenue to Magnolia Drive. The estimated costs include design and construction of a new sidewalk on the east side, a multiuse […]

City Staff Seeks Sale of 4.54-Acre Surplus Parcel on Capital Circle NW

City Staff Seeks Sale of 4.54-Acre Surplus Parcel on Capital Circle NW

City staff is seeking City Commission authorization to sell a 4.54-acre surplus parcel on Capital Circle NW through open market solicitation, utilizing the services of a real estate broker under an existing City term contract. The City has received interest from multiple parties regarding the potential purchase of this property, and staff recommends proceeding with […]

City to Consider $1.255 Million Sale of Capital City Country Club Property

City to Consider $1.255 Million Sale of Capital City Country Club Property

During this Wednesday’s Tallahassee City Commission meeting, elected officials will consider a proposal to sell the city-owned land currently leased to the Capital City Country Club. The City of Tallahassee received a letter of interest and an appraisal report of the City-owned property at 833 Santa Rosa Drive from Capital City Country Club to purchase […]