Leon County Rejects Flock Camera Grant
The Leon County Commission voted July 14 to reject a federal grant that would have expanded the use of Flock Safety automated…
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LCS Approves International Teacher Recruitment, Student Re-Enrollment Initiative
The Leon County School Board approved two initiatives during its July 14 meeting designed to address some of the district’s most significant…
Property Crime Down in June, Violent Crime Incidents Trending Up
TPD crime incident numbers for June 2026 are in. For the month of June, property crime incidents were down when compared to…
DSA Candidates are Winning Democratic Primaries — Can They Do it in Florida?
Hundreds of Democratic Socialists for America-backed candidates hold political office in the U.S., including one in St. Petersburg. By Mitch Perry, The…
Three Men Receive Mandatory Life Sentences in 2023 Shooting of Tallahassee Police Officer
Three men convicted in a violent 2023 crime spree that left a Tallahassee police officer critically wounded were each sentenced Monday to…
Former Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum Arrested on Drug Charges in Alabama
Former Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, the 2018 Democratic nominee for Florida governor, was arrested in southern Alabama on drug-related charges, according to…
TPD Investigating July 4th Homicide Near Hilaman
The Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) is currently conducting a homicide investigation in the 1900 block of Larette Drive. At approximately 12:03 a.m.,…
Blueprint Approves Economic Development, Transportation Actions
The Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board recently approved five agenda items, including leadership changes, economic development incentives, policy updates and steps toward advancing…
Leon County Schools Closes High School Tracks to Public After Short-Lived Reopening
Leon County Schools is closing all high school tracks and athletic fields to the public again, ending a brief return of community…
Daryl Parks Wins NEBA Straw Poll, Ausley Second
Mayoral Candidates Clash Over Economic Vision, Leadership Style The race for Tallahassee’s mayor took center stage as candidates gathered at the Network…
Matlow Embraces NYC Mayor Mamdani, Attacks Democratic Party
For years the 3-2 split on the city commission has been described as a battle between progressives lead by mayoral candidate Jeremy…
LCS Board Chair Marcus Nicolas Defends LCS Staffing Levels in Forum
During a June 23 candidate forum, Leon County School Board incumbent Marcus Nicolas and opponent James Reilly addressed a number of issues,…