City Commission Meeting Briefs: November 10th

City Commission Meeting Briefs: November 10th

During Wednesday’s City Commission meeting, former FAMU football Coach Rudy Hubbard was honored with the “Key to the City” award to recognize his profound impact on Tallahassee. Hubbard will be inducted into the 2021 College Football Hall of Fame in December. Coach Hubbard served as the Florida A&M head football coach from 1974 to 1985, […]

Leon County Commission Meeting Briefs – November 9, 2021

Leon County Commission Meeting Briefs – November 9,  2021

The Board recognized Chairman Rick Minor during the Leon County Commissioner meeting on Tuesday. Minor is wrapping his service as the Chair of the Board but will continue his service to Leon County on the commission. Minor thanked the Board, County Administrator Vincent Long, and the attorney Chasity O’Steen for their leadership and hard work. […]

Tallahassee Businessman J.T. Burnette Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Role in Corruption Scheme

Tallahassee Businessman J.T. Burnette Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Role in Corruption Scheme

United States District Judge Robert Hinkle sentenced local businessman, J.T Burnette, 44, to three years in federal prison for his role in a local corruption scheme. Burnette was also fined $1.25 million. Burnette’s defense team said they would appeal. On August 13th after a fifteen-day trial, a federal jury in Tallahassee found Burnette guilty of […]

Leon County to Continue PACE Program

Leon County to Continue PACE Program

During Tuesday’s Leon County Commissioner meeting, the Board will consider adopting a resolution to join the Florida PACE Funding Agency (FPFA). If approved, the resolution will continue the residential Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (PACE) in Leon County. The PACE program was launched in 2017 and allows residents to finance energy efficiency, wind resistance, and […]

Tallahassee Events Beginning November 9

Tallahassee Events Beginning November 9

University Wind EnsembleDate: Tuesday, November 09, 2021, begins @ 7:30 p.m.Where: Ruby Diamond Concert Hall, 222 S Copeland St.Cost: $7.00-$10.00What you’ll get: Director of Bands Patrick Dunnigan leads the FSU Wind Ensemble in a program of classic and new works expertly presented by talented College of Music students and faculty tuba soloist, Justin Benavidez. Wine(d) […]

Leon County Commission to Consider Workshops on Alternatives to Incarceration

Leon County Commission to Consider Workshops on Alternatives to Incarceration

The Leon County Commissioners will consider setting dates for two workshops during the upcoming meeting on November 9, 2021. The workshops will be held to discuss alternatives to incarceration for the possession of small amounts of marijuana and on the jail population. At the October 12, 2021 meeting, the Leon County Commission directed staff to […]

Leon County Commission to Vote on “Shoppes at Summerfield” Proposal

Leon County Commission to Vote on “Shoppes at Summerfield” Proposal

During the next County Commission meeting, the commissioners are set to vote on the approval of the Shoppes at Summerfield within the Summerfield development. The proposed Shoppes at Summerfield is a mixed-use commercial shopping center consisting of 42,050 square feet of non-residential building square footage within the retail-office land use component of the Summerfield PUD. […]

TPD Adopts New Media Guidelines

TPD Adopts New Media Guidelines

The Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) recently announced a change to its media guidelines, modifying how it reports incidents and disseminates information to the public. TPD informed the media of the changes by emailing the new guidelines to local media outlets and posted information on TPD’s Facebook page. The changes will impact how residents receive current […]

Dailey’s Comments on Vancore-Jones Not Consistent with Public Records

Dailey’s Comments on Vancore-Jones Not Consistent with Public Records

During recent public appearances, Mayor John Dailey has stated that he told the firm – Vancore Jones – that ran his 2018 mayoral campaign that if he was elected “there will be no work before the City of Tallahassee.” However, a review of public records indicate that contracts for services between Vancore-Jones and the City […]