US Rep. Graham Criticized for “Southerland Like” Votes

US Rep. Graham Criticized for “Southerland Like” Votes

It did not take long for US Representative Gwen Graham to create a controversey among her supporters. Graham, who defeated Republican Steve Southerland for the District 2 House seat last November, promised voters she would vote against electing party leader Nancy Pelosi as House speaker during her campaign. On Tuesday of last week, Graham kept […]

Andy Alcock Leaving WCTV

Andy Alcock Leaving WCTV

Andy Alcock, a reporter/anchor for WCTV is leaving the CBS affiliate after three years on the job. Alcock, who relocated his family to Tallahassee from Louisville in 2012, signed a three year contract with WCTV which expired this month. He was recruited by then WCTV General Manager Nick Waller for his skills as an investigative […]

Mayor Gillum, City Move To “Ban” Criminal Background Question From Job Application

Mayor Gillum, City Move To “Ban” Criminal Background Question From Job Application

A discussion initiated by Mayor Gillum on December 15, 2014 about eliminating criminal background questions from government employment applications may be headed to the full City Commission in January. On December 16, 2014,  local TV station WTXL reported that “Mayor Andrew Gillum met with local leaders …about ways to improve the application process for government […]

Leadership Council on Gun Violence Identifies Suspects and Victims of Crime

Leadership Council on Gun Violence Identifies Suspects and Victims of Crime

The Leadership Council on Gun Violence provided the City Commission with detailed information about the victims and suspects of gun violence and the location of the incidents at the December 10th meeting. City of Tallahassee Police Chief Michael Deleo made the presentation. The Council was created over the summer to develop action steps to help […]

City Procurement Process Plagued with More Controversy

City Procurement Process Plagued with More Controversy

Tallahassee Reports received an anonymous tip detailing “unfair practices” with the City’s procurement process. The tip addressed the relationship between the Manager of Procurement Services at the City of Tallahassee and a City vendor. Through independent research Tallahassee Reports has learned that Andre Libroth, the Manager of Procurement Services for the City of Tallahassee has […]

High Level City Official Corrects Information Provided to City Commissioners at Public Meeting

High Level City Official Corrects Information Provided to City Commissioners at Public Meeting

A public records request by Tallahassee Reports has resulted in documents that indicates that a high level city official provided the City Commission with incorrect information about the bid process used to select the vendor to pave roads in the Capital city. At the November 12th, 2014 City Commission meeting, the City Commissioners were discussing […]

Analysis: The Numbers Behind Steve Southerland’s Loss

Analysis: The Numbers Behind Steve Southerland’s Loss

In the race for the US Congressional District 2 Seat,  incumbent Congressman Steve Southerland loss to challenger Gwen Graham in one of the closest races of this campaign cycle by 2,800 votes. Over 249, 000 votes were cast in the contest. With such a narrow loss, the second-guessing by Southerland supporters about what could have […]