During a press conference on Monday, September 28, 2021, Leon County School Superintendent Rocky Hanna addressed a change in COVID protocols and commented on actions taken by Governor DeSantis. “I find it very disturbing that our governor has no intention of respecting the separation of power, which serves as the foundation of our democratic society,” […]
Master Caleb Stewart, age 7, was recognized at the Leon County School Board (LCSB) meeting for his creation of a “mobile discovery library.” Caleb said the library “can pop up at a school, or a park, or anywhere and will deliver free books and other learning materials,” to help children access books and encourage reading. […]
Leon County Farm Bureau Annual MeetingDate: Tuesday, September 28, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Where: Goodwood Museum & Gardens, 1600 Miccosukee RoadCost: FreeWhat you’ll get: Michelle Miller- The Farm Babe will join us as the guest speaker for this year’s annual meeting. With an online following of 2-3 million, and speaking engagements across the […]
During the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency (IA) Board of Directors Meeting on Monday, the Board approved the$20 million request by Florida State University (FSU) to fund repairs and maintenance to Doak Campbell Stadium. The item passed with a 5-2 vote by the county offical and a 3-2 vote by the city officials. Those city officials supporting […]
Mayor John Dailey commented via Twitter on Friday, September 24th, that “we don’t always live up to the standard we set for ourselves,” and that he had “reached out to apologize to Commissioner Porter.” His remarks came following the conclusion of the city meeting on Wednesday. The Meeting The final moments of the city meetings […]
Tallahassee Reports has learned that officials at a Leon County middle school interviewed a student and developed a gender transition plan without notifying the student’s parents. The plan also included a strategy to hide the situation from the parents during school related communications. The parents of the student have asked not to be named in […]
Truist Bank announces new additions to their Tallahassee Community Advisory Board Truist Bank announced the addition of two new members to its’ Tallahassee Community Advisory Board. The Truist executive leadership team recently voted to approve Kieth Bowers and Nadia Batey to the Tallahassee Board. Keith Bowers is the Regional Director for the Small Business Development […]
Mayor John Dailey presented a proclamation recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month beginning September 15th through October 15th. The item on the resolution supporting reproductive healthcare was pulled from the Wednesday September 22, 2021, meeting. William Landing and William Leseman were appointed to the Science Advisory Committee. The Science Advisory Committee is comprised of nine members with […]
Virtual Lecture: Preventing & Treating Youth Sports InjuriesDate: Tuesday, September 21, 2021, begins @ 1:00 p.m. Where: VirtualCost: FreeWhat you’ll get: Join Dr. Ryan Price, the region’s only pediatric orthopedic surgeon, as he and WCTV Sports Director Ryan Kelly discuss what proactive steps your young athlete(s) can take to help prevent injury, as well as […]
At the next City Commission meeting on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, City Commissioners will consider an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Leon County which will result in a $3 million contribution by the County to the fire services fund. Also, the City Commission will consider an update on a fire services rate study. On […]