City Commission Names New City Attorney

City Commission Names New City Attorney

On Wednesday, the Tallahassee City Commission unanimously approved the employment agreement with Amy Toman for the position of City Attorney. Prior to her appointment, Toman served as the Interim City Attorney since November 2023. She joined the City in September 2018 as the Deputy City Attorney. The employment agreement provides for an annual salary of […]

BREAKING NEWS: TPD Investigating Double Homicide

BREAKING NEWS: TPD Investigating Double Homicide

The Tallahassee Police Department is investigating a double homicide which took place last night at Griffin Heights Apartments, located at 1010 Basin Street. From the TPD: The Tallahassee Police Department is currently conducting a double homicide investigation following a shooting that occurred just after 10 p.m. at Griffin Heights Apartments, located at 1010 Basin Street. […]

City Officials Discuss School Zone Speed Detection Cameras

City Officials Discuss School Zone Speed Detection Cameras

At the Tallahassee City Commission retreat on Wednesday, Tallahassee Police Department Chief Lawrence Revell told officials that his department was looking at installing school zone speed detection devices. A new Florida law gives cities and counties the ability to set up cameras to ticket and fine speeders in school zones. The law passed in 2023 […]

Tallahassee City Commission Retreat: Violent Crime Up 13.6%, Real Time Crime Center Helping Solve Crimes

Tallahassee City Commission Retreat: Violent Crime Up 13.6%, Real Time Crime Center Helping Solve Crimes

During the Tallahassee City Commission retreat on Wednesday, elected officials will get an update on public safety. Recently Tallahassee Reports published an article based on TPD daily crime incidents that indicated violent crime incidents were up 13.6% in 2023 when compared to 2022. In addition, there were 27 murders in 2023 compared to 21 in […]

Tallahassee City Commission Retreat: State Legislation Takes Aim at Municipal Revenues

Tallahassee City Commission Retreat: State Legislation Takes Aim at Municipal Revenues

During the Tallahassee City Commission retreat on Wednesday, elected officials will get an update on proposed state legislation during the 2024 session that could have an impact on the city of Tallahassee. Specifically, the update is focused on legislation that will impact city revenues. The agenda item notes that “we are already seeing a trend […]

CRTPA Retreat to Focus on School Safety, North Monroe

CRTPA Retreat to Focus on School Safety, North Monroe

The Capital Region Transportation Planning Agency (CRTPA) will hold an annual retreat on Tuesday January 16, 2024. The agenda notes that two of the issues to be addressed include safety for students accessing schools and safety improvements in the North Monroe corridor. School Safety Project The meeting agenda notes that the CRTPA is currently conducting […]

City Commission to Interview Candidates for City Attorney Position

City Commission to Interview Candidates for City Attorney Position

The Tallahassee City Commission will conduct interviews for the City Attorney position on Tuesday, Jan. 16, beginning at 2 p.m. The Commission will interview Amy Toman, Susan Dawson, Clayton Knowles and Ray Poole. The interviews will all be held in the Tallahassee Room on the second floor of City Hall, 300 South Adams Street. Tallahassee City Attorney Cassandra Jackson stepped […]

Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: January 10, 2024

Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: January 10, 2024

Below are the meeting briefs from the Leon County School Board business meeting on January 10, 2024. The Leon County School Board recognized the FHSAA State Champion Chiles High School Timberwolves United Flag Football Team and the individual Chiles High School Swim and Dive Team FHSAA State Champions. The Board approved Superintendent Hanna’s recommendation to […]

Tallahassee Police Arrest Teen Shooter After Officer Faces Gunfire

Tallahassee Police Arrest Teen Shooter After Officer Faces Gunfire

The City of Tallahassee issued a press release this evening related to a shooting incident that occurred earlier in the day. The release is provided below: Today, just after 12:30 p.m., an officer with the Tallahassee Police Department was dispatched to a report of a domestic disturbance at the Greens at Old St. Augustine Apartments, […]

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