Analysis: Judge Gievers’ Decision Reveals Weakness of City Charter, Raises Credibility Questions
Now that the legal challenge to the residency of City Commissioner Scott Maddox is over, an analysis of the twenty-eight page final…
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Deshaun Watson Cites FSU Great Warrick Dunn in Acceptance Speech
On Friday night, Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson was in Baltimore to accept the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award – the first Clemson…
City Moves Forward with Federal COPS Grant
Over a year ago we reported that Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch announced that more than $107 million in grant funding would…
Maddox Opponents Weigh-In on Residency Decision
Two former opponents of City Commissioner Scott Maddox voiced their opinion on the recent decision by Judge Karen Gievers that declared Mr.…
Stewart’s Blog: City of Tallahassee has Bungled Residency Issue for Years, Ignores Easy Solution
The clear intent of the City of Tallahassee Charter is that City Commissioners should be residents when seeking office and when serving.…
There’s a New Sheriff in Town
TALLAHASSEE – Although he won’t be sworn in until January 3, Sheriff-elect Walt McNeil is already taking steps to implement his vision…
Mayor Gillum Ignores Campaign Pledge, Receives over $200K in Annual Salary
Records released last week shows that Mayor Andrew Gillum has ignored a pledge he made during his campaign for Mayor to cut…
Mid-Year Data Shows Violent Crime Down 12.7%, Property Crime Up 12.0%
According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, mid-year data for 2016 shows that crimes increased by 9.5% in Leon County when…
UPDATED: Judge Charles Dodson Steps Down from Jackson-Maddox Case, Judge Gievers to Take Over
UPDATED Chief Judge Jonathan Sjostrom announced today that Circuit Court Judge Karen Gievers will replace Judge Charles Dodson in the case addressing…
DCA Rules on Jackson Appeals, Sets December 6th for Lower Court Resolution
The First District Court of Appeal (DCA) responded quickly to the appeal by Dr. Erwin Jackson of decisions recently made by circuit…
City Commissioner Richardson Advocates for Neighborhoods
TALLAHASSEE — During the Oct. 26 City Commission meeting, a lone representative voted against a proposed development impacting the Myers Park neighborhood.…
Rocky Hanna Hits Ground Running
TALLAHASSEE — Rocky Hanna expects his first day as Leon County School Superintendent to be a lot like his first day as…