The Tallahassee Independent Ethics Board highlighted nine advisory opinions in the Board’s 2024 Annual Report. The opinions addressed the acceptance of gifts, and the misuse of position related to covered individuals. The Board may issue advisory opinions related to ethics, conflict of interest, and any other topic over which it has jurisdiction. An advisory opinion […]
Progressive Activist Calls TPD Officers Murderers During Meeting On December 11th, the Tallahassee city commission voted 4-1 to schedule a hearing to consider the repeal of the ordinance that created the Citizens Police Review Board (CPRB). The public hearing is scheduled for January 15, 2025. Mayor John Dailey and city commissioners Dianne Williams-Cox, Curtis Richardson, […]
On Thursday, the Leon County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) announced the outcomes of Operation Lifeguard, a significant undercover operation targeting perpetrators of online child exploitation. Over the course of three days, 36 hours total, the operation resulted in 93 contacts with adults who continued conversations with undercover law enforcement officers after being informed that the individuals […]
Provided below are news briefs from the December 10, 2024, Leon County School Board meeting related to Presentations, Recognitions, & Reports and Items Considered by Board members. Presentations, Recognitions, & Report The Board heard a presentation for the Tallahassee Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Jack and Jill of America creates a medium […]
Provided below are the news briefs from the Tallahassee City Commission meeting held on December 11, 2024. The City Commission Approved 14 Consent Items Introduction of Ordinances The city commission voted 4-1 (Porter voted no) to introduce the repeal of Ordinance No. 20-O-31, Citizens Police Review Board (CPRB). On September 23, 2020, by unanimous vote, […]
Below are the news briefs from the Leon County Commission meeting held on December 10, 2024. The Board approved Consent Items 1-8,10-13,16-19. The consent items included approval of procurement awards related to Fiscal Year 2025 Insurance Coverage Renewals and approval of an agreement for security guard services. Consent Items Pulled for Discussion Item 9 – […]
The Killearn Homeowners Association (KHA) has initiated a project to clean out the vegetation that has grown in Lake Killarney over the last few years. KHA President Steve Givens told TR that the KHA Board voted unanimously to move forward with a capital project that will cost approximately $86,000 and will be paid for over […]
On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, the Tallahassee City Commission received a briefing from Environmental Services Director Alissa Meyers on the fluoridation of the public water system. The briefing was followed by guidance issued by the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) on November 22, 2024, which stated that “State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo recommends […]
On Wednesday, December 11, the Tallahassee City Commission voted 3-2 to support a proposed zoning amendment related to land near Kerry Forest Parkway. City Commissioners Matlow and Porter voted no. Residents in the area spoke out against to the change. Supporters of the rezoning included the Lutheran Church. Officials with the church say the change […]
Girls Last week the Chiles (7-2) girls soccer team was tested against two tough teams both ranked in the top 10 in the U.S based on Maxpreps. The first match was at home against 8th ranked Bartram Trail (7-0-1) on Dec. 6. Bartram trail got their 7th win of the season beating the Timberwolves 3-1. […]