Provided below are the news briefs from the Tallahassee City Commission meeting held on February 12, 2025. Presentations The City Commission presented a proclamation related to Black History Month and presented former FAMU President Larry Robinson with a key to the city. The City Commission approved 10 Consent items. Introduction of Ordinances 11.01 The City Commission […]
There were nine Leon County soccer teams that made the state tournament in their respective classification. Those teams included Community Christian (CCS) (boys), St. John Paul II (JPII) (girls), Maclay (boys and girls), Florida High (boys and girls), Rickards (boys) and Chiles (boys and girls). The Maclay boys soccer team is the only team left […]
Provided below are news briefs from the February 11, 2025, Leon County School Board business meeting. Reports The Board heard reports from Stephanie Shumate with the Commission on the Status of Women and Girls and from Jacquelyn Steele, Chairperson of the District Advisory Council. Items Considered by the Board Item 19.03, Item 19.04, & Item […]
On February 11, 2025, the Leon County Commissioners received an update on the ongoing revitalization projects along West Pensacola St. and North Monroe St., the report passed in a unanimous vote. However, during the meeting, several commissioners expressed frustration at the lack of progress on the project, specifically about the development of the W Pensacola […]
The message coming out of the city of Tallahassee first quarter budget workshop is that all Leon County residents should expect an 20-25% ($60-70 per year) increase in the fire service fee in the near future. City staff informed commissioners that several significant developments have occurred that require a financial review of the Fire Fund. […]
Below are news briefs from the Leon County School Board agenda review/workshop meeting that was held on February 10, 2025. The Board discussed and reviewed the method of selection of the school superintendent. Representatives from the Florida Association of District School Superintendents, The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, and the Florida School Board Association spoke […]
During the Tuesday (Feb. 11) Leon County School Board meeting, Riley Elementary School leaders, Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce executives and participating local businesses awarded 1-Year Florida Prepaid College Scholarships to six Riley Elementary kindergartners. Riley school leaders selected the students based on financial need, academics and teacher input. Recipients will be paired with individual mentors […]
Last week seven district final basketball games took place resulting in NFC (girls and boys), Maclay (boys), Florida High (girls and boys), Rickards (girls) and Godby (boys) all claiming titles in their respected classifications. 1A District 1 The NFC boys basketball team (10-14) faced off against JPII (9-14) on Feb. 7 in the district championship. […]
On Tuesday, the Leon County School Board will consider a new policy related to public speaking at Board meetings. The policy revision was driven, in part, by a legal case involving a Mom’s for Liberty lawsuit in another Florida school district. The policy, which was discussed during the Monday agenda review meeting, will be revised […]
On Tuesday, February 11, the Leon County Commission (Board) will vote to add new strategic initiatives to their mission following an open discussion among elected officials and staff at the recently concluded annual retreat. The new initiatives include focus on high profile challenges related to pedestrian safety, the Miccosukee Road Greenway Trail flooding, the Children’s […]