Provided below is the semi-annual report on the status of completed, current, and planned Leon County School Board construction projects for the period ending February 28, 2022. The major completed projects include a $1.3 million exterior plaster replacement at Conley Elementary School. The major current projects include $40 million in new construction at Rickards High […]
Listed below are notes from the May 23rd, Leon County School Board meeting._____ During the Leon County School Board meeting on May 23, 2022, the Board recognized Joshua Shelley, a senior at Chiles High School who won the state championship in the high jump. In the fall, Shelley will be attending Florida State University on […]
Grey’s Anatomy TriviaDate: Tuesday, May 24, 2022, begins @ 6:30 p.m.Where: The Brass Tap @ Midtown, 1321 Thomasville Rd.Cost: No cover.What you’ll get: Enjoy an evening of trivia and test your knowledge of the hit drama, Grey’s Anatomy. So, grab your pals and head over for trivia, cold drinks, and good food at Brass Tap. […]
City Commission Split 3-2 on Southside Development On April 12, the Leon County Commission and the Tallahassee City Commission held a public hearing to consider the next step in addressing proposed comprehensive plan amendments which would allow for three major housing developments in the southeast section of Leon County. The comprehensive plan serves as a […]
During the April 20th City of Tallahassee Commission meeting, the Commission unanimously approved StarMetro’s new pilot program, “Dial-A-Ride (DAR) on Demand.” In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city’s current DAR program offers curb-to-curb transportation to citizens who cannot take advantage of fixed-route buses. The program requires citizens to schedule a transportation service […]
Friends TriviaDate: Tuesday, May 17, 2022, begins @ 6:30 p.m.Where: The Brass Tap @ Midtown, 1321 Thomasville Rd.Cost: No cover.What you’ll get: Enjoy an evening of trivia and test your knowledge of the all-time favorite tv sitcom, Friends. So, grab your pals and head over for trivia, cold drinks, and good food at Brass Tap. […]
The Leon County Commission recently adopted the proposed Electric Vehicle (EV) Ready Ordinance. The purpose of the ordinance is to facilitate the use of EVs and further establish a convenient, cost-effective electric vehicle infrastructure that will also accommodate future technological advancement county-wide. The ordinance was adopted in a 5-1 vote with Commissioner Bill Proctor in […]
On May 11, 2022, Florida State University’s Dedman College of Hospitality announced its receipt of a $4.15 million gift by an anonymous donor. The donation will be used to renovate and establish a scholarship program for first-generation students. It was noted in the statement that a significant portion of the donation would establish an endowment […]
The City of Tallahassee announced on May 13, 2022, that the city was awarded $500,000 by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through its Brownfields Assessment Grant program. The grant will be used for environmental assessments and clean-up planning. Additionally, the city expects to use some funds for community involvement activities for properties around Tallahassee’s Southside. […]
Leon County School Board leaders recently responded to the controversy related to the comments posted on Facebook by Sarah Hembree, the principal of Cobb Middle School. The comments, first reported by Tallahassee Reports, addressed the role of parents in education. “I am SO TIRED of being told we don’t know what we are doing or […]