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Tallahassee State Senator Corey Simon Releases Statement on Potential Oil Drilling in Apalachicola Bay
On April 30th, Senator Corey Simon (R-Tallahassee) released a statement regarding potential drilling in Apalachicola Bay. In the statement, Simon said, “It is unconscionable that efforts to drill for oil are happening at the same time that we are fighting for the revitalization of the Apalachicola Bay. The $25 million we’re trying to fund would […]
Leon County Commission Budget Workshop Meeting Briefs: April 23, 2024
The Leon County Commission (LCC) voted unanimously to accept a report on the preliminary budget overview which included performance raises for all employees averaging 3%. The FY2025 estimates indicate a revenue increase of approximately $15 million. This estimate is based on a 6.5% increase in property values which, under the current millage rate, would result […]
Tallahassee Crime Incidents Down 11.1% in 2024, Fatal Shootings Remain Up
Four months into 2024, the number of crime incidents reported by the Tallahassee Police Department are down when compared to 2023. TPD Incidents The daily TPD incident reports indicate that the total number of incidents through April 30 are down 11.1% when compared to the same period in 2023. TR’s last report indicated the total number […]
Enrollment at Five Leon County Elementary Schools Have Declined by 20% Since 2019
On April 22, 2024, Leon County School (LCS) Board Member Alva Smith stated one of her budget priorities is to look at the financial impact of downsizing the school district due to declining enrollment. Smith explained it was a vital conversation about downsizing stating, “We are not being fiscally responsible and good stewards of tax […]
TPD Introduces New Technology to Combat Gun Violence
The Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) recently announced the implementation of the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) program to aid in solving and preventing violent crimes involving firearms in the community. Within a few months of NIBIN’s inception, detectives developed over 65 leads in cases. NIBIN utilizes cutting-edge technology to capture and compare images of […]
LCS Board Member Alva Smith Discusses Closing Schools
On April 22, 2024, Leon County School (LCS) Board Member Alva Smith stated one of her budget priorities is to look at the financial impact of downsizing the school district due to declining enrollment. Smith explained it was a vital conversation about downsizing stating, “We are not being fiscally responsible and good stewards of tax […]
Graham Remembered as ‘Great Statesman’
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Hailed as a consummate public servant and champion of the environment, former Florida Gov. and U.S. Sen. Bob Graham lay in state Friday in the Old Capitol as about a thousand mourners paid their respects. Graham, 87, died April 16 at a retirement home in […]
The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Friday, April 26, 2024
Sponsored by FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERY DOWNLOAD FOODIES APP Select a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS The Tallahassee City Commission addressed charter amendments, the new TPD headquarters, several appointments to citizens committees and more. Mayor Dailey addresses Commissioner Matlow’s “planted evidence” narrative related to a TPD police officer. Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody commended the […]
Tallahassee City Commission Meeting Briefs: April 24, 2024
Below are the Tallahassee City Commission meeting briefs from the April 24th, 2024. The Commission voted to adopt resolution 24-R-15 authorizing application, acceptance and expenditure of the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) joint 5339(c) Low or No Emission Grant Program, and/or the 5339(b) Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive program funding in the amount up […]
Moody Jumps into FSU-ACC Dispute
By Dara Kam & Tom Urban, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Attorney General Ashley Moody signaled her support for Florida State University’s appeal of a North Carolina judge’s decision to allow a lawsuit filed against the school by the Atlantic Coast Conference to proceed — and is asking her counterparts in six states […]
Florida Attorney General Moody Praises City Commission for Increased Police Budget
During a recent luncheon hosted by the Network of Entrepreneurs and Business Advocates, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody commended the City Commission for voting to increase the Tallahassee’s Police Department (TPD) budget. Last year, the City Commission voted to increase property taxes 8.5% to pay fund increased law enforcement funding. The budget passed with a […]
City Commission Votes to Set Public Hearings for Charter Amendments
On Wednesday, April 24th, the Tallahassee City Commission voted to move forward with placing proposed amendments on the ballot for consideration at the next general election. Pursuant to state law, the Commission must adopt proposed charter amendments by ordinance and instruct the Supervisor of Elections of Leon County by resolution to include the related questions […]
Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: April 23
Below are the Leon County School Board news briefs from the April 23rd, 2024, business meeting. The Lively Technical College Director provided a presentation on the upcoming career and technical education expansion at Chiles High School. Soon, a new welding dual enrollment program will be implemented at Chiles High School, and students who enroll in […]
LCS Board Discusses Graduation Rates, Downsizing at Agenda Review Meeting
On April 22nd, 2024, the Leon County School Board held their agenda review/workshop meeting and discussed graduation rates and budget priorities. Staff provided the Board with a presentation on LCS graduation rates and the class of 2024. The presentation listed an overview of the challenges that the class of 2024 has faced since the start […]
The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Sponsored by FOODIES TAKEOUT & DELIVERY DOWNLOAD FOODIES APP Select a Restaurant and Place an Order LOCAL NEWS After a Leon County jury delivered a guilty verdict related to a DUI case on Monday April 8, City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow & Commissioner Jack continue to attack the Tallahassee Police Department. This 1,200 word story provides […]
Leon County Supervisor of Elections Office Announces Free Postage on Vote-by-Mail Ballots
Mark S. Earley, Supervisor of Elections for Leon County, recently announced free postage on Vote-by-Mail ballots. “In furtherance of our mission to provide outstanding voter services, I want to remove barriers to voting and ensure all eligible voters can cast their ballot,” said Supervisor Earley. “In that spirit, I am happy to announce that starting […]
Murder Trial Results In Manslaughter Conviction
Narrative per State Attorney’s Office: The victim in this case was shot and killed at the intersection of W. Tennessee Street and Barineau Road on March 21, 2020 in the middle of the afternoon. The medical examiner estimated the victim to have been shot between 8-10 times all over his body including multiple times in […]
City Estimates $135M Cost, 2026 Completion Date for New TPD Headquarters
On Wednesday the Tallahassee City Commission will receive an update related to the construction of the new Tallahassee Police Department headquarters at the Northwood site located near the North Monroe and Tharpe Street intersection. Based on the 60% completed design documents for the construction project, staff reports that the anticipated cost for the 137,000 square-foot […]
Commissioners Matlow, Porter Continue Attacks on TPD
UPDATE Two days after this story was originally published on April 20, Commissioner Matlow has once again alleged that a TPD officer “planted evidence” in a social media post. Planting evidence is crime. Original Story After a Leon County jury delivered a guilty verdict related to a DUI case on Monday April 8, City Commissioner […]
City Commissioner Jack Porter Addresses TPD Chief Revell, Recent DUI Case
On April 10th, 2024, Tallahassee City Commissioner Jack Porter made comments critical of TPD Chief Revell related to a recent DUI case which resulted in a guilty verdict. Porter addressed Chief Revell, noting she wanted to put on record that, “I don’t feel safe personally when I think about the chief of police making disparaging […]
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