The Tallahassee City Commission recently voted to accept a report by the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) which included recommendations that would impact how residential developers deal with affordable housing. The list of recommendations are provided below. It is important to note that the acceptance of the report does not commit the city commission to […]
On Thursday, December 6, Florida State University will host Mandy Harvey at the Opperman Music Hall. Tickets are still available at www.openingnights.fsu.edu for $45, $22 for students. Ms. Harvey shocked the world as a participant in the 12th season of America’s Got Talent. She brings a beautiful voice and inspiring story to Tallahassee. Florida State […]
Each year the Leon Board of County Commissioners establishes state and federal legislative priorities. At their November 20, 2018 meeting, the Board voted to move forward with priorities for 2019. Staff provided the Board with a report on ten appropriations requests, fifteen projects for potential grant funding, five state policy issues, and four federal policy […]
In the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, some homeowners in Killearn Estates voiced frustration over power outages and offered solutions to what they see as a problem with the electrical system. In a letter to the Killearn Homeowners Association (KHA), the homeowners noted that Killearn Estates lost power on Wednesday, October 10, and most homes had […]
According to data released by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), the Total Crime Index in Leon County decreased by 7.7 % in the first six months of 2018 when compared to the first six months of 2017. The statewide numbers show a decrease of 8.0% for this time period. The table below compares […]
On Thursday, November 8th, Tallahassee residents gathered at the University Center Club at FSU to celebrate life and raise money for future efforts aimed at providing reproductive services for women that also encourage choosing life. The timeliness of this fundraiser highlighted the changing reproductive healthcare landscape in Tallahassee. Speakers at the event informed attendees of […]
One month later, the survivors of a direct hit from one of the worst hurricanes in U.S. history are still living in fear. They fear being forgotten. They also fear never being “The Forgotten Coast” again. Residents of Mexico Beach are shell-shocked, devastated, tired and increasingly worried. They are worried their beautiful little area of […]
By Scott Carswell Jr. On Saturday at 3:30 on ESPN2 the Seminoles will take on the Boston College Eagles. The 7-3 Eagles come in ranked no. 20 in the college football playoff poll. Their seven wins were against Massachusetts, Holy Cross, Wake Forest, Temple, Louisville, Miami and Virginia Tech. Their three losses have come against […]
At their last official Tallahassee City Commission meeting, Mayor Andrew Gillum, and City Commissioners Gil Ziffer and Nancy Miller offered farewell comments. Gillum’s comments were brief. He offered “a heartfelt thank you.” Gil Ziffer drew laughs when he thanked Barack Obama for helping him get on the Tallahassee city commission. He became city commissioner because […]
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Rick Scott intends to recuse himself from a state panel that is scheduled next week to certify the results of Florida’s 2018 elections, the governor’s lawyer told a federal judge Wednesday. Scott’s decision to step aside from the Elections Canvassing Commission came as he […]