Leon County Commission Approves Appointment to the Tourism Development Council
On November 19th, the Leon County Board of County Commissioners (Board) voted 7-0 to reappoint Michelle Personette to the Tourism Development Council…
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After Bruising Election Cycle, Porter Passed Over for Mayor Pro-Tem Position
After a bruising election cycle that featured Tallahassee city commissioners Jeremy Matlow and Jack Porter actively working to unseat their colleague and…
CSC Holds Workshop, Addresses CHSP Proposal
On November 7th, 2024, the Leon County Children’s Services Council (CSC) held a workshop meeting. At the workshop, the Community Human Services…
Trump Taps Gaetz for Attorney General, Rubio for Secretary of State
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Panhandle Republican who in recent years has…
YTD Violent Crime Incidents Down 18.3% in 2024
As of November 1, 2024, the year-to-date numbers indicate that the total number of crime incidents reported by the Tallahassee Police Department…
Tallahassee City Commission Meeting Briefs: November 6, 2024
Provided below are the news briefs from the Tallahassee City Commission meeting held on November 6, 2024. Selected Consent Items Item 8.01 The…
Crime Task Force Arrests Suspects Tied to 130 Auto Related Thefts
Following a thorough months-long investigation, the joint Property Crimes Task Force (PCTF), comprised of the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) and the Leon…
Voters Approve City Charter Amendments, Including Pay Raise
City voters approved all five of the city charter amendments placed on the ballot by the Tallahassee city commission. The most controversial…
Local Incumbents Hold Off Challengers
Tuesday night was a good night for incumbents in local government. In the only city race, Tallahassee City Commissioner Curtis Richardson defeated…
Matlow’s California Donors Seek Control of Tallahassee’s Electric Utility
The California groups financing City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow’s One Tallahassee political committee wants a progressive majority on the city commission to support…
Leon County Commission Holds Workshop on Legislative Priorities
On October 22, 2024, the Leon County Board of County Commissioners (Board) held a workshop to discuss the 2025 State and Federal…
LCSO, County Adds Forestry Patrol Deputy in West Leon County
On Tuesday, October 29, the Leon County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) and Leon County Government introduced a newly activated Forestry Patrol Deputy, further…