Gillum, DeSantis Bash Each Other in First Debate
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida Democrat Andrew Gillum and Republican Ron DeSantis shredded each other Sunday night during a…
Steve Stewart
Steve Stewart is the founder and editor of Tallahassee Reports which began in 2009 as an online blog. Steve received a Bachelors Degree from Clemson University in 1984 and a Masters degree in Political Science from FSU in 1990. He has been involved with state and local politics since arriving in Tallahassee in 1989.
Florida Governor Candidate Andrew Gillum’s Family Under Investigation; May Have Engaged In Voter Fraud
Less than a year before gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum publicly denounced President Donald trump’s efforts to investigate the threat of voter fraud,…
Post Hurricane Poll Shows Gillum/DeSantis in Dead Heat, Scott Ahead of Nelson
The race for Florida governor is essentially tied according to the first public poll conducted after Hurricane Michael. Twenty days before Election…
Florida For-Profit Newspapers Report Double-Digit Circulation Declines
Based on government reports, Florida for-profit newspapers endured serious circulation erosion in 2017. And these declines appear to be continuing in 2018.…
Group Supporting Andrew Gillum Uses Race-Baiting Text Messages to Motivate Voters
A group called Black Voters Matter appears to be using race-baiting techniques to motivate voters who support gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum and…
Trulieve CEO Kim Rivers Appears on CNBC’s “Mad Money” with Jim Cramer
Tallahassee’s Kim Rivers, the CEO of North Florida based Trulieve, appeared on CNBC’s “Mad Money” with Jim Cramer on Monday, October 8th.…
Tampa Bay Times Endorses Gillum; Ignores Tallahassee Crime, Dismisses FBI Investigation
The Tampa Bay Times, Florida’s largest newspaper, recently endorsed Mayor Andrew Gillum for governor without addressing the crime problem that has plagued…
Tallahassee Official Provides Explanation of Why FP&L Was Not Welcome in Tallahassee During Hurricane Hermine
A deposition in an employment lawsuit against the city of Tallahassee has revealed that Tallahassee officials were concerned that if Florida Power…
The Florida Police Benevolent Association Endorses Republican Ron DeSantis, Five Sheriffs Choose Andrew Gillum
The major union for police officers, the Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA), announced they are endorsing Republican Ron DeSantis for governor. The…
Tallahassee’s Crime Problem Hits Florida State University
According to the FBI’s 2017 crime statistics, Florida State University had the highest violent crime count of any public college in Florida.…
Two Polls Show Florida’s Race for Governor Tightening
Two recent polls show that Andrew Gillum’s lead over Ron DeSantis in the Florida governors race is significantly down from the 9-point…
Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil Revises Remarks on Gillum’s Handling of Tallahassee Crime
One day after lauding the actions of Mayor Andrew Gillum’s handling of the crime problem in Tallahassee, Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil…