Tallahassee Police Department Swears In 24 New Officers
On January 30th, the Tallahassee Police Department welcomed its first class of 24 officers of 2026 following their Swearing-In Ceremony. The event…
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City Announces Customer Assistance Program Amid High Utility Usage
Due to the recent cold weather and resulting higher electric utility bills, the City of Tallahassee announced the launching of the Weather Relief…
Fewer Students, Higher Taxes
Board member Wood advocates for a $30 million property tax increase. As budget discussions intensify, Leon County School Board member Rosanne Wood…
Commissioner O’Keefe Compares ICE Agreement to Fugitive Slave Act, Nuremburg Laws
On Tuesday, January 27th, the Leon County Commission, after much discussion, voted 6-1 to accept a $500,000 grant that reimburses LCSO for…
Leon Teachers Union Demand “People Over Property” as District Faces Critical Financial Decisions
In a passionate appeal during a recent school board meeting on Monday January 26, Scott Mazur, speaking on behalf of Leon classroom…
Texas Man Arrested by LCSO in Online Child Exploitation Investigation
On Monday, January 26th, 46-year-old John Fredrick Black was arrested in Texas and booked into the Harris County Jail on a warrant…
LCS Adds 47 Administrators as Student Enrollment Declines
Reports filed with the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) show that the Leon County School Board has added 47 School Administrator positions…
Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: January 13, 2026
Provided below are the news briefs from the January 13, 2026, Leon County School Board meeting. Items for Consideration -all votes were…
Tallahassee City Commission Meeting Briefs: January 14, 2026
Provided below are the news briefs from the Tallahassee City Commission meeting held on January 14, 2026. Consent Agenda The city commission…
TPD Arrests Chicago Man in Fraud Investigation, Recovers $1.4 Million
The Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) has made an arrest in connection with a 2024 fraud investigation that included stolen City of Tallahassee…
LCS Spending, Student Growth Trends
The ongoing debate over the financial challenges facing the Leon County school system coupled with declining student enrollment raises serious policy questions…
TPD Cites Technology as “Performance Driver”
During a presentation at the city annual retreat, the Tallahassee Police Department pointed to strategic investments in technology as a key factor…