December Report: Leon County Job Growth on Hold, Unemployment Rate 5.2%
The latest employment information shows that Leon County lost 504 jobs in December. One year ago Leon County lost 1,163 jobs. The…
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Area Residents Concerned With Temporary Homeless Shelter on Mahan Drive
City Walk Urban Mission is a local organization that has formed a temporary shelter at 1709 Mahan Drive in response to Tallahassee’s…
County Commission Retreat to Include Discussions on Leon CARES, Commission Meeting Procedures
The agenda for the upcoming Board of County Commissioners Fiscal Year 2020 and 2021 retreat has been released. The retreat is slated…
Public Safety Report: Leon County Arrests Down 40%
Data from the Leon County Sheriff’s Office Booking Report show that arrests during the first 17 days of 2021 when compared to…
Public Safety Report: Led by Robbery, Violent Crime Incidents Up
During the first 17 days of 2021, property crime incidents have decreased and violent crime incidents have increased when compared to the…
Tallahassee Firefighter Union “Hopeful” About New Contract
A prolonged negotiation has now caused the Tallahassee firefighters and the City to enter a special magistrate process to address outstanding issues…
Economic Officials Push for Incentives
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — U.S. Space Command headquarters going to Alabama is the latest evidence of…
Senate Releases Sweeping School Choice Proposal
By Ryan Dailey, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Republican legislative leaders are lauding a sweeping school-choice measure filed Thursday, while…
Weekly Report Ending Jan. 17th: Leon COVID Cases and Positivity Rate Down, Hospitalizations Up
TR’s weekly report (January 10 – January 17) on Leon County COVID cases, hospitalizations, and testing positivity rates is detailed below. TR’s…
Beshears Steps Down, Cites “Health Issues”
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Citing health issues, Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Secretary Halsey…
Local Numbers Show Suicide Deadlier Than COVID for People Under 55 in 2020
Despite the reported impact of COVID mitigation efforts on the mental health of many people, there has been little reporting on suicides…
Man Accused in Plot to Confront Capitol Protesters
By Ryan Dailey, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Federal prosecutors are accusing a Tallahassee man of plotting to “violently confront…