The following was submitted by a Tallahassee Reports subscriber: Memorial Day is a national holiday to honor those who died in combat in defense of America and will be observed this year on Monday, May 30th. There were 116,000 military casualties in World War I, 400,000 in WW 2, 33,000 in Korea, 60,000 in Vietnam and 3,000 […]
Leon County Commissioner Jimbo Jackson passed away this morning due to complications from long-term COVID. Provided below is the Leon County Commission press release: Lifelong Public Servant Jimbo Jackson Passes Away Leon County Commissioner Jimbo Jackson passed away this morning surrounded by his wife, children and close family. A lifelong public servant, educator, and leader, […]
The Leon County Children’s Services Council (CSC) announced funding decisions for summer programs at their May 26th meeting. The CSC, which is an independent taxing district, began collecting tax dollars last year and decided to allocate one-time funding this summer while a needs assessment is underway. In the request for applications, the CSC stated: CSC […]
Leon County Commission candidate Jay Revell appeared on the Steve Stewart Show on Tuesday, May 17th, to discuss his priorities should he win the election. (Listen to audio.) He also touched on contentious topics like the FAMU and FSU stadium vote by the Blueprint Board. Revell is running for Leon County Commission District 5, which […]
The Network of Entrepreneurs and Business Advocates (NEBA) hosted a Tallahassee mayoral debate on Tuesday at the Capital City Country Club. Approximately 170 people attended the forum which lasted about an hour and featured four candidates, which included current Mayor John Dailey, current Leon County Commissioner Kristin Dozier, Michael Ibrahim and Whitfield Leland. The straw […]
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 […]