LOCAL NEWS The Leon County School Board recently discussed the method of selection for the superintendent position, school rezoning, and a new policy related to public speakers. Get the details. During the Tuesday Leon County School Board meeting, Riley Elementary School leaders, Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce executives and participating local businesses will award 1-Year Florida […]
LOCAL NEWS 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 Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office says the suspect accused of shooting four people, […]
LOCAL NEWS On Tuesday, February 11, the Leon County Commission 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 […]
LOCAL NEWS The Tallahassee Police Department began the implementation of the School Zone Speed Enforcement Program. The program is an initiative by the City of Tallahassee to enhance the safety of school zones by using cameras to enforce speed limits throughout the school day. Get the details. The Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office and FDLE are […]
LOCAL NEWS Review the latest Leon County Commission meeting briefs. The Florida Board of Governors appointed Peter Jones to Florida State University’s Board of Trustees on Jan. 30. The FSU alumnus begins his term immediately. Flu, RSV, and other respiratory illnesses are sending people to urgent care and emergency rooms in Tallahassee. LOCAL SPORTS NEWS […]
LOCAL NEWS Superintendent Hanna addresses immigration issue and teachers get new benefits in compensation plan. The Leon County School Board plans to put more emphasis on artificial intelligence. The group agreed the issue should go “to the top of their to-do list” after hearing from a panel of experts on the issue Monday. LOCAL SPORTS […]
LOCAL NEWS The latest employment report shows that the number of jobs in Leon County fell in December when compared to November. There were 157,699 people working in Leon County in December compared to November’s revised employment number of 158,184, a decline of 485 jobs. A Tallahassee man set to stand trial this week in […]
LOCAL NEWS The annual Point in Time Count of those who are unsheltered is underway in Leon County. Volunteers are assisting teams visiting areas where those who lack housing may be staying. TPD reported 15 incidents over the weekend. Get the details. LOCAL SPORTS NEWS On Jan. 31, the Chiles Timberwolves (14-2) hosted the Mosley […]
LOCAL NEWS According to annual data published by Leon County and the City of Tallahassee, single-family residential construction permits issued in Leon County were down 25.5% in 2024 when compared to 2023. Analysis: If DeSantis is truly concerned about the use of H1-B visas, he could start by examining their impact in the capital of […]
LOCAL NEWS Despite challenging circumstances related to air carriers, the Tallahassee International Airport reported a 12.9% growth in passenger traffic in 2024 when compared to 2023. There were 965,921 passengers in 2024, an increase of approximately 110,000 passengers over the 2023 count of 855,568. On Tuesday, the Leon County Commission voted 5-2 against a Capital […]