Provided below is a table detailing the source of new revenue and new expenses related to the Leon County Government FY 2026 budget. The table shows the source for $16. 5 million in new general revenues and the preliminary estimated changes in general expenses. The majority of new revenue – $15.3 million – come from […]
At their next meeting, the Tallahassee City Commission will review information about the agreement between the federal government and the Tallahassee Police Department related to the enforcement of immigration laws. A recent immigration enforcement action on Gaines Street has reignited political tensions in Tallahassee over the city’s agreement with federal immigration authorities. At the center […]
On June 17, the Leon County Commission will hold a budget workshop to address the FY 2026 county budget. The agenda item notes that the “FY 2026 Preliminary Budget” is balanced with no millage rate increase or use of general revenue fund balance. In addition to the recommended increases associated with Constitutional Officer requests and […]
On June 14th, in Tallahassee, a woman on the steps of the Historic State Capitol with a microphone yelled, “When immigrants are under attack, what do we do?” Thousands yelled back, “Stand up! Fight back!” Sign holding protestors called for everything from the destruction of ICE, to the overthrow of Trump, and the protection of […]
On May 14th, the Tallahassee City Commission held a public hearing to transmit amendments to the Comprehensive Plan to the State for review that would- among other things – allow higher density development in urban areas, including legacy neighborhoods. However, during the public engagement part of the meeting approximately 25 neighborhood advocates spoke against the […]
Florida A&M University athletic director Angela Suggs was arrested on allegations that she misused a credit card from her previous employer to make wire transfers, cash withdrawals and purchases at casinos, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement announced Monday. Suggs, who became the university’s athletic director and a vice president in October, is accused of […]
On Wednesday June 11, the city commission will consider a proposal from the Leon County Commission related to the increase in fires services fees. Leon County contracts with the City for fire service to ensure that residents and properties located outside of city limits receive emergency services. The fire service fund rate study results – which proposed […]
Tallahassee elected officials have given up their proposed pursuit of eminent domain to stop a Circle K gas station slated to serve the new Canopy neighborhood. The City Commission voted 3 – 2 (Malow, Porter against) to end that effort after being told by city attorney Amy Toman that there is no legal justification for […]
Below is a recap of Leon County teams that made a notable state run during the spring season by reaching at least the state tournament semifinals for their respective sport. The six teams acknowledged include Lincoln baseball, NFC softball, Chiles flag football, Florida High flag football, Chiles boys tennis, and Maclay girls tennis. Also highlighted […]
Provided below are the news briefs from May 27, 2025, Leon County School Board meeting. Items Considered by the Board Item 19.01: The Board voted 5-0 to table the item and to hold a workshop to address the new policy 7540.08 related to the appropriate use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). A workshop will be held on […]