LOCAL NEWS During the Leon County Schools agenda review meeting held on Monday, June 16, officials discussed the impact of future population growth in Northeast Leon County on school infrastructure and how to pay for any new schools that may be required. Provided below is a table detailing the source of new revenue and new […]
LOCAL NEWS At their next meeting, the Tallahassee City Commission will review information about the agreement between the federal government and the Tallahassee Police Department related to the enforcement of immigration laws. Leon County Commissioner Rick Minor addresses economic development on North Monroe. FLORIDA NEWS One of the more-contentious legislative sessions in recent history came […]
LOCAL NEWS Leon County budget workshop notes that the FY2026 is balanced at $403,967,176 which is a 6.9%, or $26,080,183, increase from FY 2025. Nearly half of this increase ($12.7 million) is associated with increases in public safety funding for the Sheriff and Emergency Medical Services In Florida alone, there were 22 No Kings protests. […]
LOCAL NEWS Steve Stewart discusses the city’s budget workshop and their approval of a fire services fee increase. Leon County Commissioners got an update this week on the 2026 World Athletics Cross Country Championships. Apalachee Regional Park is set to host the event January 10. FLORIDA NEWS Legislative leaders said Thursday evening they hope to […]
LOCAL NEWS Steve Stewart discusses the city’s decision to delay action on comprehensive plan amendments. Silver Airways, one of three airlines serving Tallahassee, abruptly ceased operations Wednesday, six months after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a bid to restructure its finances and remain in service. FLORIDA NEWS A new poll of Florida likely […]
LOCAL NEWS Today the Tallahassee City Commission will address controversial changes to how development in neighborhoods is regulated. Get the details. Florida A&M University athletics director Angela Suggs is now on administrative leave with pay. The move follows her arrest stemming from fraudulent charges on her business credit card issued to her in her previous […]
LOCAL NEWS On Wednesday June 11, the city commission will consider a proposal from the Leon County Commission related to the increase in fires services fees. Leon County contracts with the City for fire service to ensure that residents and properties located outside of city limits receive emergency services. Tallahassee’s city attorney is asking the city […]
LOCAL NEWS Steve Stewart discusses the latest TPD crime incident data on The Preston Scott Show. The Children’s Services Council of Leon County (CSC Leon) will host meetings a Finance & Budget Committee meeting and an Executive Committee meeting on Thursday, June 12. Members of the public are invited to attend in person or may view […]
LOCAL NEWS Steve Stewart discusses proposed zoning changes on The Preston Scott Show. LCS to hold workshop on policies related to academic honesty and the use of AI. The board of directors of Capital City Bank Group (NADSAQ: CCBG) announced today that Bethany Corum has been named president of Capital City Bank, effective as of […]
LOCAL NEWS According to filings with Leon County and the City of Tallahassee, the number of single-family new construction permits were down 30.3% in May 2025 when compared to May 2024. Permit values were down 17.4%. Effective June 1, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) has established a new executive leadership structure that reflects a transformation from […]