Four months into 2024, the number of crime incidents reported by the Tallahassee Police Department are down when compared to 2023. TPD Incidents The daily TPD incident reports indicate that the total number of incidents through April 30 are down 11.1% when compared to the same period in 2023. TR’s last report indicated the total number […]
On April 22, 2024, Leon County School (LCS) Board Member Alva Smith stated one of her budget priorities is to look at the financial impact of downsizing the school district due to declining enrollment. Smith explained it was a vital conversation about downsizing stating, “We are not being fiscally responsible and good stewards of tax […]
The Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) recently announced the implementation of the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) program to aid in solving and preventing violent crimes involving firearms in the community. Within a few months of NIBIN’s inception, detectives developed over 65 leads in cases. NIBIN utilizes cutting-edge technology to capture and compare images of […]
On April 22, 2024, Leon County School (LCS) Board Member Alva Smith stated one of her budget priorities is to look at the financial impact of downsizing the school district due to declining enrollment. Smith explained it was a vital conversation about downsizing stating, “We are not being fiscally responsible and good stewards of tax […]
Sponsored by FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERY DOWNLOAD FOODIES APP Select a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS The Tallahassee City Commission addressed charter amendments, the new TPD headquarters, several appointments to citizens committees and more. Mayor Dailey addresses Commissioner Matlow’s “planted evidence” narrative related to a TPD police officer. Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody commended the […]
Below are the Tallahassee City Commission meeting briefs from the April 24th, 2024. The Commission voted to adopt resolution 24-R-15 authorizing application, acceptance and expenditure of the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) joint 5339(c) Low or No Emission Grant Program, and/or the 5339(b) Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive program funding in the amount up […]
During a recent luncheon hosted by the Network of Entrepreneurs and Business Advocates, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody commended the City Commission for voting to increase the Tallahassee’s Police Department (TPD) budget. Last year, the City Commission voted to increase property taxes 8.5% to pay fund increased law enforcement funding. The budget passed with a […]
On Wednesday, April 24th, the Tallahassee City Commission voted to move forward with placing proposed amendments on the ballot for consideration at the next general election. Pursuant to state law, the Commission must adopt proposed charter amendments by ordinance and instruct the Supervisor of Elections of Leon County by resolution to include the related questions […]
Below are the Leon County School Board news briefs from the April 23rd, 2024, business meeting. The Lively Technical College Director provided a presentation on the upcoming career and technical education expansion at Chiles High School. Soon, a new welding dual enrollment program will be implemented at Chiles High School, and students who enroll in […]
On April 22nd, 2024, the Leon County School Board held their agenda review/workshop meeting and discussed graduation rates and budget priorities. Staff provided the Board with a presentation on LCS graduation rates and the class of 2024. The presentation listed an overview of the challenges that the class of 2024 has faced since the start […]