Leon County Commission Meeting Notes March 8, 2022

Leon County Commission Meeting Notes March 8, 2022

—Leon County Commissioners heard a legislative update on issues that may impact Leon County. Commissioner Cummings inquired about the proposed “Putting Parents First Adjustment” portion of a House bill that shifts $200 million in funds away from 12 Florida school districts, including Leon County Schools, due to the mask requirements imposed by the district in […]

Tallahassee City Commission Meeting Notes: March 9, 2022

Tallahassee City Commission Meeting Notes: March 9, 2022

—During the City of Tallahassee Commission meeting on March 9, 2022, the commissioners unanimously approved terminating the International and Sister City relationship with Krasnodar, Russia, in solidarity with Ukraine. The program promotes activities and exchanges that increase international trade, economic and community development, and promote cultural and educational opportunities. —Courtney Atkins was reappointed to the […]

Leon County School Board Meeting Notes March 9, 2022

Leon County School Board Meeting Notes March 9, 2022

Superintendent Rocky Hanna recognized the Leon High School Principal Michael Bryan, Student Government Sponsor Josh Stewart, and the Leon High School Student Government, who raised roughly $45,000 for the TMH Cancer Center._____Superintendent Rocky Hanna recognized the Leon High Dance Marathon Committee, which just completed a fundraising drive that ended with a dance marathon. The fundraiser […]

Tallahassee Events Beginning March 8

Tallahassee Events Beginning March 8

Cigar City Beer EventDate: Tuesday, March 8, 2022, begins @ 5:30 p.m. Where: Smitty’s Taphouse & GrillCost: FreeWhat you’ll get: Smitty’s Taphouse is hosting their first beer event. They will be presenting Cigar City’s portfolio of delicious beer. They will also have Guyabera, Frost Proof, and Apple Pie Cider on tap. Begins at 5:30 arrive […]

School Board Members Question Changes By Hanna Related to Homelessness, Foster Care

School Board Members Question Changes By Hanna Related to Homelessness, Foster Care

During the Leon County School Board agenda review on Monday, March 7, Superintendent Rocky Hanna informed board members that he decided to streamline operations by consolidating services provided by the Intervention Services Department. Services related to children experiencing homelessness and foster care will now be handled by the departments for School Choice and the Office […]

Florida Election Officials Prepare for Impact of New Law

Florida Election Officials Prepare for Impact of New Law

Florida election officials are preparing for the impact of a new law that will require, among other things, additional information for voters currently registered. These requirements are in addition to any new requirements that may pass in the closing days of the current legislative session. The bill under current consideration, HB 7061, sponsored by State […]

Tallahassee’s Downtown Market Opens March 5th

Tallahassee’s Downtown Market Opens March 5th

Saturday – March 5, 2022 – will mark the beginning of the City of Tallahassee’s Downtown Market season. The market will open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Ponce de Leon Park, located at the corner of Monroe Street and Park Ave. Tallahassee Downtown Market is the city’s longest-running Saturday market that features over […]

Leon County School Funds Paid for Employees to Attend Equality Florida Conference

Leon County School Funds Paid for Employees to Attend Equality Florida Conference

Expense records indicate that school district funds were used to pay for Leon County School District employees to attend the “All Together Now” (ATN) conference sponsored by Equality Florida. Equality Florida is a left-wing progressive group that advocates for LGBTQ issues and was recently in the news for attacking Governor Ron DeSantis via television advertisements. The group is registered […]