Teacher Assaulted by Student at Kate Sullivan Elementary School
Reports indicate that a Kate Sullivan Elementary School teacher was recently assaulted by a student. The teacher was transported to a hospital…
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City Commission to Consider Leave Buy-Back Option
On December 13th, the Tallahassee City Commission will consider approving a leave buy-back option for general employees. Historically, the City has periodically…
Leon County Children’s Services Council Changes Funding Priorities
On November 6th, the Leon County Children’s Services Council (CSC) – in a press release – announced the group would change their…
Leon County Commission Tables Shifting Children Services Funding to CSC
On November 28th, the Leon County Commission held a workshop related to the County’s funding of human services through the Community Services…
Audit Finds TPD Use of Force Policy Follows Best Practices, Makes Three Recommendations
An audit of the Tallahassee Police Department’s (TPD) use of force policy found TPD’s policy aligns with best practices but made three…
Leon County Commission to Hold Workshop Related to Human Services
On Tuesday, November 28th, the Leon County Commission will hold a workshop related to the County’s funding of human services through the…
LCS Out-Of-School Suspensions 80% Higher Than State Average
A review of data tabulated by Florida school districts and provided to the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) shows that the Leon…
Leon County Commission Meeting Briefs: November 14
Below are the Leon County Commission meeting briefs that took place on November 14, 2023. The Commission unanimously approved the re-organization of…
City Votes to Rename City Building to Honor Former Mayor John Marks
On November 8, the Tallahassee City Commission voted unanimously to rename the Gemini Building in honor of former Tallahassee Mayor John R.…
Leon County School Board Meeting Briefs: November 14, 2023
Below are the meeting briefs that took place during the Leon County School Board Reorganization/Business meeting on November 14, 2023. The Board…
Leon County Grand Jury Indicts Donna Adelson
Just days after her arrest in Miami, Florida, a Leon County grand jury has indicted Donna Adelson, 73, for her role in…
Leon County Commission Moves Forward with Panhandling Ordinance Related to Private Property
The Leon County Commission voted 6-1 to move forward with an ordinance that would prohibit solicitation and panhandling on private property, but…