The Leon County Commission recently held a budget workshop to address the 2023-24 fiscal year. At the meeting elected officials voted unanimously to keep the property tax millage rate at 8.3144 which will increase collections by $12.66 million. Provided below is a table detailing the changes in general revenues and expenditures which are supported by […]
During the Leon County Commission Budget Workshop, staff presented the 2024 Fiscal Year Preliminary Budget, with 8 recommendations, including increasing the hauling rate for waste management from $18.80 to $22.71 among other items. Option #8 was the most controversial topic debated–a proposed across-the-board 5% pay increase for all county employees. Commissioner Bill Proctor made a […]
Leon County Superintendent Rocky Hanna has reached an agreement with the Florida Department of Education (DOE). The agreement is the result of an investigation that determined there was probable cause to justify sanctions against Hanna. The settlement includes two years probation, a $1,000 fine to be paid during the probationary period and Hanna must take […]
During the Sharing of Ideas section of the June 14th City Commission meeting, elected officials discussed three items. Provided below is a summary of the discussion. Blueprint Direct Ben Pingree City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow addressed the Blueprint Director Ben Pingree leaving his position to take a job under Leon County Administrator Vince Long. Matlow asked […]
On Monday, June 5, Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) officer Henni Hamby was honored in Washington, D.C., by the United States Department of Justice during the sixth annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing. The ceremony recognized 19 law enforcement officers and deputies from 15 jurisdictions across the country for efforts in criminal […]
Below are the news briefs from the Tallahassee City Commission meeting that took place June 14, 2023.__ Staff presented a bicentennial celebration planning update to the Commission. The Bicentennial Steering Committee plans to engage the community in the rich history of Tallahassee and Leon County over the past 200 years, and the vision of the […]
After an investigation, the Chiles High School football coach – Kevin Pettis – has been removed. LCS released the following statement: Following the conclusion of an independent investigation, coach Kevin Pettis has been removed as the head football coach at Chiles High School and will be reassigned. As required, the investigation’s findings will be forwarded […]
Below are the news briefs from the Leon County Commission meeting that took place on June 13, 2023.__ The Commission approved a number of items all together in the consent agenda. One of the items was ratifying the Commission’s preliminary actions during the Homelessness Workshop. As approved during the Workshop, an additional $500,221 will be […]
On May 25, an incident occurred at Tom Brown Park that resulted in officers using deadly force. The Tallahassee Police Department has released a redacted version of the body worn camera footage from the incident. TPD states that viewer discretion is advised. Critical Incident Briefing | May 25 Incident – YouTube “Our officers work every […]
TALLAHASSEE REPORTS DAILY BRIEFS Sponsored by FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERYSelect a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS Steve Stewart: “As a long time resident of Killearn Estates – living less than a mile from the proposed location – I have a heightened interest in the park and I am concerned about the proposed park amenities. […]