LOCAL NEWS Steve Stewart discusses local law enforcement issues and the recent operation to aimed at arresting sexual predators. Accused Florida State University gunman Phoenix Ikner’s trial date has been set. During a case management hearing Wednesday, Leon County Judge Lance Neff announced jury selection for the case will begin November 3. But that date […]
LOCAL NEWS Leon County Schools Superintendent Rocky Hanna recently revealed the school district is facing a projected $12.5 million shortfall. ________________________ A total of 16 individuals have been arrested following “Operation Rabbit Hole,” a multi-agency effort aimed at identifying and arresting individuals who use the internet to prey on children. __________________________ The Steve Stewart Show: […]
LOCAL NEWS In a Monday media advisory, the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) stated a press conference will be held on Tuesday to announce the arrest of 16 individuals following an internet crime against children operation. The Steve Stewart Show: Pay Raises, Charter Review, Porter Travel The Capital Conservatives Club Guest Speaker for July 15th is Heisman Trophy […]
LOCAL NEWS The Steve Stewart Show: Pay Raises, Charter Review, Porter Travel The Children’s Services Council of Leon County (CSC Leon) will host its regularly scheduled Governing Council Meeting on Thursday, July 17 at 4:00 p.m. at the CSC Leon Administrative Office. 2002 Old St. Augustine Rd, Building A, Suite 50, Tallahassee, FL 32301. The full meeting […]
LOCAL NEWS According to filings with Leon County and the City of Tallahassee, the number of single-family new construction permits were up 78.1% in June 2025 when compared to June 2024. Permit values were up 42.1%. A recent audit of Leon County’s financial statements found five “material findings,” meaning the county is at a higher-than-normal […]
LOCAL NEWS Leon County School Superintendent Rocky Hanna says the district is facing its greatest challenge since the Covid-19 pandemic. It comes in the form of an unexpected budget shortfall totaling more than $12 million. Tune-in to The Stewart Show today at noon on Real Talk 93.3. Topic; Leon Count officials discuss creation of utility authority. […]
LOCAL NEWS On Tuesday, the Leon County Commission voted 4-3 to approve a 5% across the board pay increase for all Leon County Government and Constitutional Officer employees in the FY 2026 Budget. Leon County Schools is set to face significant financial setbacks for the upcoming school year. The Superintendent told the board Thursday they […]
LOCAL NEWS Today, the Tallahassee Police Department is recognizing the anniversary of the tragic death of Officer Ernest Kearns Ponce de Leon. The Leon County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular public meeting Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 3:00 p.m. Full agenda here. Tune-in to The Stewart Show today at noon on Real Talk […]
LOCAL NEWS Leon County staff has submitted a semiannual status report regarding the curbside waste collection service provided by Waste Pro, Inc. which indicates continued customer service improvement. Leon County elected officials will receive an overview of the proposed charter review process and consider options and recommendations regarding the establishment of a Citizen Charter Review […]
LOCAL NEWS Six months into 2025, crime incident data published daily by the Tallahassee Police Department shows that total crime incidents have declined by 36.8% when compared to incident data from January thru June in 2024. Steve Stewart discusses poll results related to cell phones in schools and speed enforcement cameras. First Tee – Tallahassee […]