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3 Leon County restaurants get perfect scores; 2 closed; 7 fail inspection
You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name. 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...
Gov. DeSantis appoints two new members to Leon County Children's Services Council
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday appointed two new members of the Children's Services Council of Leon County: former judge and state agency head Simone Marstiller and Brent Johnson, executive director of the local Radey Law Firm. Marstiller, currently of counsel to the state's Gunster law and lobbying firm, and Johnson...
Big Bend, Leon County PBA announces joint political endorsements in local races
Local chapters of the powerful police union have revealed who they are supporting in the state, city and county elections this fall. The Big Bend and Leon County chapters of the Police Benevolent Association are jointly backing County Commissioner Brian Welch for District 4, County Commissioner Carolyn Cummings for her at-large commission seat, Lashawn Riggans for Leon County Judge Seat 4 and Rep. Allison Tant for District 9.
Tally Back Then: Precursor to FDOT shares HQ with pool hall
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - An important part of Tallahassee’s identity since its founding has been the thousands of state employees who call the Capital City home. Today, you can find state offices across town. In the 1920s Tallahassee, state departments were more centrally located. This week’s Tally Back Then...
State intervenes to oversee investigation of dubious $237M gift to Florida A&M University
The Florida Board of Governors is stepping in to supervise the investigation of Florida A&M University's dubious $237 million donation following a crisis of confidence. Julie Leftheris, the Board of Governors' inspector general, sent FAMU President Larry Robinson a letter Friday, saying her office has been directed to “provide guidance, oversight and monitoring...
Support systems in place for Leon County students facing disciplinary challenges
Leon County Schools has made helping students facing disciplinary challenges a priority. We're finding out about resources parents and students can access as they plan ahead for the next school year.
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