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Tempers flare as politics, policy merge at Dailey's last city meeting

The city commission's final meeting before pivotal elections, which may upend the the current power structure at City Hall, was marked by firsts and lasts. It featured a fiery finale for the mayor and an introduction to the dais for the new city manager as the commission tackled one of its more combustible issues . And two commissioners on the ballot made last-minute policy moves that could earn political points. Mayor John Dailey wielded his gavel for the last time and City Manager Karen Jumonville guided commissioners through an official meeting for the first time, reflecting major milestones in each of their long-standing careers in public service. Dailey has held the Tallahassee mayor's office since 2018, but his career as a public official began in 2006 on the Leon County Commission where he served until beginning his mayorship. Vote with confidence: The ultimate Tallahassee voter guide to the 2026 general election Jumonville has worked with the city in various roles for more than 27 years before she ascended to the top as city manager. She was appointed by commissioners in September after a three and a half month national search that ended in controversy and a typical 3-2 vote. While

Tallahassee, FL · 17d

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Federal agents spotted at Florida polling locations as early voting continues

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) - Federal agents were spotted at polling locations in Florida this week, including in Tallahassee and Key Largo, prompting election supervisors in both areas to file formal complaints. Early voting is underway across much of Florida as immigration enforcement remains a point of heightened...

Tallahassee, FL · 17d
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Leon County teacher raises of up to $10,000 hinge on voter approval next month

LEON COUNTY, Fla. -- Leon County teachers could see annual pay raises ranging from $3,000 to $10,000 under a proposed property tax increase that will be decided by voters in November. The ballot measure could generate nearly $29.3 million for Leon County Schools. Under the salary proposal, teachers with less...

Leon County, FL · 18d
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Leon County commissioners weigh county-run fire department while working to renegotiate with Tallahassee

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Leon County commissioners met Tuesday to discuss next steps for fire rescue services and unanimously agreed to take a dual-track approach moving forward. The plan includes working to renegotiate the current agreement with the City of Tallahassee while also beginning to plan for a county-run fire...

Leon County, FL · 19d
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Miami native and FAMU alumnus Andre Dawson receives Florida Governor’s Medal of Freedom

Baseball Hall of Famer Andre “The Hawk” Dawson, a Miami native and former Florida A&M University baseball standout, received the Governor’s Medal of Freedom from Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday at the Florida Capitol in Tallahassee. The award is the highest honor the governor can bestow on...

Tallahassee, FL · 19d

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Quincy city website offline after security issue impacts hosting provider

Quincy’s city website is temporarily offline after hosting provider CivicPlus identified a potential security vulnerability. Officials say there is no evidence customer data was compromised.

Quincy, FL · 18d

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Tallahassee honors Rev. R.B. Holmes Jr. and Dr. Gloria Holmes with street naming, key

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- A longtime Tallahassee couple’s legacy is now part of the city’s landscape, as local leaders moved to honor community service through honorary street designations. The City of Tallahassee recently recognized Rev. Dr. R.B. Holmes Jr. and Dr. Gloria P. Holmes by naming a street in...

Tallahassee, FL · 20d

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One Leon County restaurant gets perfect score; 1 fails inspection

Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Leon County restaurant inspections site . Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Leon County, Florida, for the week of Oct. 12-18, 2026. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here. Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a 'snapshot' of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Leon County restaurant inspection site . You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name . Which Leon County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections? These restaurants met all standards during their Oct. 12-18 inspections and no violations were found. Best Western Pride Inn

Leon County, FL · 20d

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Local family warns of Discord dangers after Florida AG files child safety lawsuit

A local family that believed it was taking the right steps to keep its 14-year-old daughter safe online said it discovered troubling conversations on her iPad after a disagreement over a messy bedroom led them to check her Discord account. The father said the family had approved Discord because they...

Florida · 19d

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12 Small Florida Towns Where Retirees Can Live Like Millionaires on $50,000 a Year

These 12 Florida towns pair below-average living costs with manageable rent, which could help a $50,000 retirement budget go further than you might expect.

Florida · 24d

Tallahassee Democrat

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Lawsuit against Maclay School alleges 'disability discrimination'

Maclay School is being sued by a parent, alleging discrimination as the school refuses to let her son return for his senior year. In the complaint, filed Sept. 9 in Leon County Circuit Civil court, the parent of an unnamed student is accusing the private school of disability discrimination in violation of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), handicap discrimination that violates the Rehabilitation Act, and negligent infliction of emotional distress. The three claims are each in excess of $50,000. The recent lawsuit also comes four months after a May lawsuit claiming that the private school’s former head lacrosse coach Justin VanTassel verbally and physically abused a student. A complaint in a lawsuit tells only one side of a story. The Tallahassee Democrat contacted the school for comments from administrators, but the school does not comment on pending legal matters. “We want to emphasize that we take all allegations seriously,” the school said in a statement sent to the Tallahassee Democrat Oct. 19. “The safety and well-being of our community remain our highest priorities, and we are committed to handling any concerns with care, integrity and in accordance with all appropriate policies and procedures.” In the latest

Leon County, FL · 20d

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Moon Over Maclay returns to Tallahassee this weekend.

The event is this Sunday from 6-9 p.m. at Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park.

Tallahassee, FL · 19d

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‘Couldn’t believe it’: Tallahassee couple loses home after Hurricane Isaias topples tree, sparking fire

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A Tallahassee couple is working to rebuild after Hurricane Isaias brought a tree down on their home, sparking a fire that destroyed the house. Keith Powell was out of town at a motorcycle festival in Birmingham when his wife called to tell him what happened. “She...

Tallahassee, FL · 21d

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St. Marks businesses grow as Crafts and Drafts Brewfest draws crowds

The St. Marks Crafts and Drafts Brewfest keeps growing each year, boosting local businesses in the small Wakulla County coastal town.

Wakulla County, FL · 19d

Daily Energy Insider

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Duke Energy Florida launches new solar site

Duke Energy Florida announced the completion of construction on a new solar site nearly Monticello, in Jefferson County, Fla. The Bailey Mill Solar Center will… The post Duke Energy Florida launches new solar site appeared first on Daily Energy Insider .

Jefferson County, FL · 19d

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In Florida, a first-time voter and fears of election interference at No Kings day of action

Note: This story has been updated with information from a Tampa rally. Sam Kokales has a personal stake in the midterm elections. At 21, working toward a degree in business management from Florida State University, he finds himself in deep medical debt following two procedures for an abscess on his tonsils.

Tampa, FL · 20d

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Ad Fight Fizzles: Florida GOP Drops Lawsuit After Democrats Pull Contested ‘Attack Ad’

Judge's Gavel (Unsplash) The Republican Party of Florida has dropped a lawsuit against the Florida...

Florida · 18d

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Frenchtown faces challenge of preserving its identity amid development

Photo of Frenchtown mural (Alaiya Saulsby/The FAMUAN) As new apartments and commercial developments reshape Frenchtown, longtime residents are questioning whether the historically Black community can grow without losing the culture that has defined it for generations. Located near downtown Tallahassee, Frenchtown has long been a center of Black-owned businesses, culture...

Tallahassee, FL · 21d

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Centerville Road school zone changes aim to improve safety

Leon County is adding patrols, signage and studying a turn lane on Centerville Road to ease school zone backups and student safety concerns.

Leon County, FL · 20d