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Johnston’s Meat Market expanding to Tallahassee, bringing job opportunities and more
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A staple in the Big Bend, Johnston’s Meat Market is opening a new location in Northeast Tallahassee. Monticello has been home to the market for a century and the owners want to extend not only their unique custom cuts and smoked products but also the opportunity for more jobs.
Tallahassee Democrat
Ownership changes take shape at Tallahassee Nurseries
An ownership change is taking place at Tallahassee Nurseries, one of the state's oldest independent garden centers. Don't fret, though. Customers are not expected to see anything change at the Thomasville Road nursery's overall operations. Instead, the new partnership is meant to strengthen the business by improving access to an expanded operational resources, create opportunities for future growth and more. For years, it's been owned by both Paul Brock and Nate Prosser, who took over the once family-owned business in 2002. Now, Mike Zaffaroni, president and CEO of Liberty Landscape Supply, has acquired Prosser’s ownership interest. Brock, who came to came to Tallahassee Nurseries in 1984, will remain a co-owner. Zaffaroni said the longtime nursery has earned the trust of generations "by doing things the right way." "When the opportunity arose to become part of its future, it was an easy decision. This is not about changing Tallahassee Nurseries," he said, in a statement. "It's about preserving what makes it special while investing in its people, its operations, and its continued growth. Paul and his team have built something extraordinary, and I'm honored to help carry that legacy forward." Founding owners Gene and Ruth Ellis started the nursery as a
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Hope Farms South invites community to learn about planned transitional housing for women in recovery
DECATUR COUNTY, GA (WTXL) — Hope Farms Recovery Center is expanding its mission with a new transitional housing initiative called Hope Village, designed to support women after they complete treatment. WATCH FULL REPORT BELOW:. The transitional program would provide apartment-style housing for women completing treatment, giving them time to...
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Planned outage to shut off power to all Town of Havana electric customers
All customers on the Town of Havana’s electric system will temporarily lose power Sept. 13 while crews perform maintenance on the town’s electrical substation. The planned outage is scheduled from 1 to 5 a.m., according to a notice issued by the town. Town officials said the early-morning hours were selected to minimize inconvenience to customers as much as possible.
tallahasseereports.com
Johnston’s Meat Market Bringing Neighborhood Butcher Shop to Killearn Estates
A century-old North Florida meat market is coming to northeast Tallahassee, bringing the traditional neighborhood butcher shop concept to Killearn. Johnston’s Meat Market, which has operated in Monticello since 1926, plans to open a Tallahassee location at 3628 Shamrock Street West in Killearn Village Square. The new store will give Killearn residents a nearby option for fresh meats, custom cuts and smoked products outside the traditional supermarket setting.
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Century-Old Johnston's Meat Market Sets Up Shop in Killearn Village Square
A century-old Jefferson County butcher shop is finally bringing its counter to Tallahassee. Johnston's Meat Market, which has processed meat in Monticello since 1926, is opening a second location at Killearn Village Square in Leon County, with owners hoping to welcome customers by the end of 2026. A Long-Awaited Move...
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Century-Old Florida Processor Expands to New Location
Johnston’s Meat Market, which has operated in Monticello, Fla., since 1926, is expanding to a second location in the Sunshine State. According to an announcement on the company’s Facebook page, Johnston’s will operate a new butcher shop in Tallahassee. “We are so happy to take this next step for our...
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Liberty Landscape Supply CEO acquires stake in Tallahassee Nurseries
Liberty Landscape Supply CEO acquires stake in Tallahassee Nurseries. Mike Zaffaroni (above photo), president and CEO of Liberty Landscape Supply, has acquired Nate Prosser’s ownership interest in Tallahassee Nurseries, while longtime co-owner Paul Brock will remain an owner and continue helping lead the Florida garden center. The ownership change...
Tallahassee Democrat
Johnston’s Meat Market expanding to Tallahassee
Tallahassee is about to get a taste of a north Florida institution: Johnston's Meat Market is coming to 3628 Shamrock Street West. The new butcher shop will be at Killearn Village Square, adjacent to Killearn Methodist Church. It's near other shops like The Country Flower Shop and Ming Tree Cafe. The shop, which has served customers from its Monticello location for more than a century, features locally sourced quality meats, hometown customer service and country-cured smoked products. It'll still be there; it's just opening a second store in the state capital. The company made the announcement on Facebook following their game day commercial Aug. 29. "What started as a dream of bringing Johnston’s to Tallahassee is officially becoming a reality!" the post says. "We’re still in the process of remodeling the inside and getting everything ready. We are hoping to open by the end of this year, as long as everything continues to move smoothly and according to plan!" Fans reacted to the news online: "Awesome news! You’ll be just 4 miles from my house. Can’t wait to snag some of your Brown Sugar Sausage (regularly) and other goodies." Another said, "Heck yeah, I’m so excited about this! You’re in
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Florida’s first Tesla ‘gigafactory’ may be built in Tallahassee
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Florida Capital Bureau) - Florida, known for its sandy beaches and theme parks is not commonly associated with manufacturing. However, Tallahassee leaders want to change this with the development of the first Tesla gigafactory in the Southeast region of the country. They suggested that Tallahassee operate as the...
Tallahassee Democrat
FAMU brings back Richard Schweigert as interim CFO amid staff shortage
For a second time, Richard Schweigert has been named the interim finance head at Florida A&M University amid audit issues and a load of vacancies. And one of his tasks appears to be helping the university with staffing as 2026 audits are being prepared, which comes after red flags were raised in an auditor general's March 2025 report on FAMU’s finances for the fiscal year ending in June 2024. During an Aug. 31 special Board of Trustees meeting – which Schweigert attended – an $894,000 contract extension through June 2027 was approved for the accounting firm Mitchell Titus , which FAMU partnered with last year to help strengthen the university's fiscal controls while being short staffed. As the firm helps the university work on its 2026 financial audit, FAMU's Controller Office currently has nine vacancies, according to Schweigert, who will have the title of chief financial officer and vice president for finance and administration. "We're in the process of staffing that up," he told trustees during the virtual meeting. Although FAMU has not yet made a formal announcement about the new interim CFO hire, Schweigert – who held the title at FAMU seven years ago – said he's been in