In the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, some homeowners in Killearn Estates voiced frustration over power outages and offered solutions to what they see as a problem with the electrical system. In a letter to the Killearn Homeowners Association (KHA), the homeowners noted that Killearn Estates lost power on Wednesday, October 10, and most homes had […]
FSU On Friday the women’s soccer team clinched a berth in the Women’s College Cup with a 1-0 victory over Penn State. Deyna Castellanos scored the clinching goal in the 53rd minute. FSU will play Stanford on Friday that 730 on ESPNU. With a win the Lady ‘Noles will play the winner of Georgetown/North Carolina […]
In Killearn, there’s one place you can buy a Christmas tree and support a great cause. For years at Killearn United Methodist Church (KUMC), Troop 23 has made selling Christmas trees their biggest fundraiser of the year. By selling trees, the boys invest in future summer camps, weekend hikes, and other Scout related activities. Troop […]
A recent Wall Street Journal article written by Katherine Clarke entitled, “Family’s Quail-Hunting Plantation for Sale,” shed light on a jewel in Leon County and a very large one at that. The plantation, located on the Florida-Georgia border, is available to purchase for $29.6 million, which makes it the most expensive ranch property for sale […]
Leon County Schools (LCS) are making changes to the bus system due to budget constraints and bus driver retention and recruitment issues. Manny Joanos, the Director of Transportation for LCS, sent a letter home to parents outlining the problems and changes. Joanos, wrote, “Over the years we have gone out of our way to provide […]
On Tuesday, November 20th, the Leon County Commission swore in three returning commissioners and one new member. Rick Minor, who won his race in August to represent District 3, was the only newly elected commissioner. Minor works as the CEO of the Second Harvest of the Big Bend. He is also a former chief of […]
On November 19th, 2018, three new members of the Tallahassee City Commission were sworn in at city hall after a bruising and competitive election season. For the first time in recent memory, three seats were up for grabs and voters delivered victories to individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences that promises to challenge the status […]
According to public records, Jullian Bobbie Williams, the former President of the Northwest Florida Black Business Investment Corporation (NWFBBIC), was arrested this past Friday by the Leon County Sheriff on fraud charges. The 2017 registration of the NWFBBIC with the state of Florida is shown below. The 2018 registration, filed on February 26, 2018, did […]
At their last official Tallahassee City Commission meeting, Mayor Andrew Gillum, and City Commissioners Gil Ziffer and Nancy Miller offered farewell comments. Gillum’s comments were brief. He offered “a heartfelt thank you.” Gil Ziffer drew laughs when he thanked Barack Obama for helping him get on the Tallahassee city commission. He became city commissioner because […]
At their next meeting, the Tallahassee City Commission will vote on a recommendation to provide $600,000 in additional funding for a major public housing project. The City and the Tallahassee Housing Authority (THA) have created a redevelopment plan for the Orange Avenue public housing complex. The 200-unit apartment complex will be replaced with 390 residential […]