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Peter SchorschDecember 22, 2018

Tallahassee City Commissioners have their work cut out for them during the holidays. They’ll soon be sorting through candidates to replace suspended Commissioner Scott Maddox, who was recently indicted by a federal jury on public corruption charges. Time is of the essence, and everyone’s watching. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on Saturday. Mayor […]

Guest AuthorDecember 17, 2018

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From college freshmen to the most powerful politicians in Florida, all called him simply “T.K.” Florida State University President Emeritus Thomas Kent Wetherell, who passed away Dec. 16 at the age of 72, leaves a legacy as one of higher education’s most dynamic and lifelong champions. At the helm of his alma mater from 2003 […]

Peter SchorschDecember 15, 2018

With a new statewide gig at a regulatory agency, state Rep. Halsey Beshears is expected to soon vacate his House District 7 seat. It’s a fantastic opportunity for Beshears. But we’re hoping it’s not bad news for the constituents of the sprawling, 10-county district stretches across most of the counties hit hardest by Hurricane Michael. […]

Staff ReportsDecember 13, 2018

Former House Speaker and retired Florida State University President T.K. Wetherell has decided to enter hospice, according to his wife. Ginger Wetherell told friends earlier this week that her 72-year-old husband, who has fought cancer for roughly the last decade and a half, wished no further treatment. “I am saddened to hear this news about my […]

Peter SchorschDecember 8, 2018

This may come as a surprise, but state lawmakers don’t have an innate understanding of the legislative process. After all, subjects like bill drafting and budgeting don’t come easy — and they aren’t known to rile a political crowd during campaign season. Legislative leadership hopes to remedy this problem next week through a series of […]

Danny McAuliffeDecember 5, 2018

Unprecedented highs and harrowing lows mark the past year at Florida State University. But the latter won’t weigh down the school, according to president John Thrasher, who spoke of a bittersweet 2018 and the time-tested resiliency of the institution during his fourth State of the University address on Wednesday. The former state Senator and House Speaker […]

Peter SchorschDecember 1, 2018

Takeaways from Tallahassee — New Mayor, new style There used to be 11 city-funded positions in the Tallahassee Mayor’s Office. But now that number is four (if you include the receptionist). Newly sworn-in Mayor John Dailey said he cut the seven positions — a mix of paid fellows and interns — because his new team […]

Jacob OglesNovember 25, 2018

Florida State University President John Thrasher rushed to defend head football coach Willie Taggart Sunday against racist attacks. “A recent racist social media post aimed at our football coach is ignorant and despicable,” Thrasher said in a statement. “I speak for the entire FSU community in expressing our disgust and extreme disappointment, and I am glad […]

Staff ReportsNovember 17, 2018

December 12 will mark twenty years since the passing of Florida’s former Democratic U.S. Senator and Governor Lawton Chiles. Yet, still to this day, the mark left on Sunshine State politics is very visible. Most Democrats will tell you he’s the best governor in modern Florida history. And Republicans aren’t quick to dispute. Supporters, staffers, […]

Staff ReportsNovember 3, 2018

Florida State University President John Thrasher announced a campuswide vigil Sunday after a faculty member and undergraduate student were slain in a Tallahassee yoga studio Friday evening. Dr. Nancy Van Vessem, the 61-year-old chief medical director for Capital Health Plan, a Tallahassee-based health care system, also coordinated “the third and fourth year clerkship rotations in Internal Medicine at FSU’s Tallahassee campus,” […]

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Takeaways from Tallahassee — New year, new commish

T.K. Wetherell — former House speaker, FSU president — dies at 72

Takeaways from Tallahassee — When it matters most

T.K. Wetherell, former House Speaker and FSU president, now in hospice

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Never too old to learn

‘Tragedy and triumph’: FSU president John Thrasher reflects on 2018

Takeaways from Tallahassee — New mayor, new style

John Thrasher defends FSU Coach Willie Taggart after racist attacks

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Old he-coon reunion

After shooting, John Thrasher calls for ‘campuswide vigil’ at FSU