TPD Officer Nominated for Axon RISE Award

TPD Officer Nominated for Axon RISE Award

TPD Officer Gabriel Beyer is being recognized for his efforts during the storms and flash floods that devastated much of Tallahassee in April 2024. Buildings were damaged, and many people lost their homes and loved ones. However, due to the efforts of Officer Beyer, three individuals’ lives were saved. Due to his heroism on that […]

Tallahassee Police Arrest Subject in Fatal Fight

Tallahassee Police Arrest Subject in Fatal Fight

On November 2, 2024, the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) responded to a local hospital’s Intensive Care Unit regarding a patient suffering from severe head trauma. It was determined that on the evening of November 1, 2024, the victim had been involved in an altercation near 502 East Orange Ave. During the incident, the victim was […]

LCSO Recognizes Detention Deputy William Dunn

LCSO Recognizes Detention Deputy William Dunn

The Leon County Sheriff’s Office recently recognized Detention Deputy William Dunn as the sworn Detention Employee of the Month for January 2025. Deputy Dunn began his career with the Leon County Sheriff’s Office in April 2006. Since that time, Deputy Dunn has served as a Detention Deputy in the Housing and Pathways Units. In July […]

Leon County Earns Record Savings on Flood Insurance for Residents

Leon County Earns Record Savings on Flood Insurance for Residents

Leon County has achieved a Class 5 rating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS), offering property owners in unincorporated areas a 25% discount on flood insurance premiums. In close coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the rating will result in automatic premium savings for 1,350 NFIP flood insurance […]

City Secures $28.6 Million Federal Grant to Strengthen Electric Grid

City Secures $28.6 Million Federal Grant to Strengthen Electric Grid

The City of Tallahassee recently announced it secured a $28.6 million federal grant to aid efforts to further strengthen the City’s electric grid. This investment will result in an even more resilient and equitable energy system to protect against extreme weather events. “We have made increasing grant revenue and bringing more money home to Tallahassee […]

City Awarded $6.7 Million Federal Grant for Airport Infrastructure

City Awarded $6.7 Million Federal Grant for Airport Infrastructure

The City of Tallahassee recently announced it secured a $6.7 million federal grant to aid efforts to revitalize and strengthen Tallahassee International Airport (TLH) infrastructure. “Starting 2025 on a high note, the City’s aggressive approach to identify and apply for competitive state and federal grants is paying off as we continue to see success in […]

Bank of America Named Title Sponsor of the Tallahassee Marathon

Bank of America Named Title Sponsor of the Tallahassee Marathon

The Gulf Winds Track Club recently announced that Bank of America has become the title sponsor of the Tallahassee Marathon/Half Marathon. The event, now officially known as the Bank of America Tallahassee Marathon/Half Marathon will take place on February 2, 2025, and is expected to attract 2,025 runners from across Florida and the United States.  The Tallahassee […]

Mayor Dailey Proposes Air Carrier Incentive Approach

Mayor Dailey Proposes Air Carrier Incentive Approach

During the Tallahassee annual city retreat discussion about the airport, Mayor John Dailey proposed using minimum revenue guarantees to incentivize air carriers to establish service in Tallahassee. “I am also formally asking that we formally engage with the state to bring back a contract as part of that minimum revenue guarantee. And how can the […]

TPD Incident Report: Jan 20, 2025

TPD Incident Report: Jan 20, 2025

Provided below is the TPD Incident Report published Jan. 20. The reports are generated daily and covers the previous two days of activity. The incidents are reported in real-time and are subject to revisions. A TPD Beat Map is provided below. TPD INCIDENT REPORT TPD BEAT MAP

Lincoln Wrestling Wins Invitational Meet

Lincoln Wrestling Wins Invitational Meet

On Jan. 18, Lincoln hosted the Trojan Invitational wrestling meet which included six other schools competing in a tournament format. The participating schools included Leon, Gainesville, Pace, Manatee, Nease and Orange Park. There were 7 rounds with each round having 3 dual meets between 6 teams and 1 team receiving a bye. This made for […]