ON THE CLOCK — PART 2: Comments Targeted Matlow Opponents, Supported Political Allies
The anonymous political activity detailed in Part 1 of Tallahassee Reports’ “On the Clock” investigation and attributed to Leon County Democratic Party…
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ON THE CLOCK — PART 1: The Comments
For more than two years, a City of Tallahassee employee working for Commissioner Jeremy Matlow anonymously posted hundreds of comments about City…
TPD Defends License Plate Reader Technology, Cites Crime-Solving Benefits and Safeguards
The Tallahassee Police Department is providing city commissioners with a detailed defense of its use of automated license plate readers, emphasizing both…
FAMU Brings Back Former Interim CFO as University Works Through Financial Issues
Florida A&M University has brought back a familiar face to oversee its finances as the university continues addressing audit concerns and searches…
Tallahassee City Commission Votes 3-2 to Hire Karen Jumonville as City Manager
The Tallahassee City Commission voted 3-2 Wednesday to hire longtime city administrator Karen Jumonville as Tallahassee’s next city manager, choosing an internal…
New Research Finds License Plate Readers Reduce Auto Theft, but Privacy Concerns Remain
As communities across the country debate the use of automated license plate readers, new research provides evidence that the technology can reduce…
Sheriff McNeil Suspends LCSO Use of License Plate Readers, Seeks New Oversight Standards
Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil has suspended the Leon County Sheriff’s Office’s use of automated license plate recognition technology, a move that…
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Tallahassee Memorial Hospital Transfer to FSU
A Leon County circuit judge has dismissed with prejudice a lawsuit seeking to block or invalidate the City of Tallahassee’s transfer of…
Tallahassee Weather: Heat Breaks, But Rainfall Deficit Deepens
Tallahassee finally received a break from the intense August heat last week, with temperatures settling back to normal overall and several noticeably…
Leon County IT Upgrade Causes ‘Catastrophic’ Problems for Criminal Justice System
A troubled Leon County technology upgrade has disrupted the local criminal justice system, creating inaccurate court records, forcing some operations back to…
2023 Audit Raised Financial Control Concerns at Leon County Schools Foundation
As Leon County Schools reviews financial records related to the Foundation for Leon County Schools, the most recent independent audit currently publicly…
Tallahassee Weekly Weather Report: Record Heat Dominates as Rainfall Falls Short
Tallahassee experienced another unusually hot week from Monday, Aug. 17, through Sunday, Aug. 23, with two 100-degree days, two daily heat records…