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Danny McAuliffeNovember 6, 2018

With 63 of 66 precincts reporting, John Dailey is the next Mayor of Tallahassee. Dailey just edged Dustin Daniels, with 51 percent of the vote so far Tuesday night. Elected to City Commission Seat 3 is Jeremy Matlow, who claimed victory late Tuesday. And Dianne Williams–Cox handily won the race for Seat 5. The races are nonpartisan. Dailey, 45, is a […]

Staff ReportsNovember 6, 2018

Attention usually goes to the candidates vying to take the Governor’s Mansion, or to the three Cabinet offices lining the halls of the Capitol’s plaza level. But in Florida’s capital, there are a series of down-ballot offices and two local charter amendments on the ballot. Here’s a brief rundown: Mayor Most voters are aware that […]

Blake DowlingApril 28, 2018

Last week, I had an opportunity to visit Pebble Beach outside Carmel, California. As I basked in the glory of the extraordinary West Coast scenery, I just couldn’t stop thinking about Cambridge Analytica and its micro-targeting techniques, as well as the disruptive and deceptive Internet Research Agency and the trail of havoc and misinformation created […]

Drew WilsonApril 4, 2018

Dustin Daniels, the chief of staff for Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, put out a video on Facebook and Twitter Wednesday morning in which he all but confirms he’ll be running for mayor. He doesn’t say the words, but taken along with his new website, new political committee, and recent resignation as chief of staff, effective […]

Peter SchorschApril 3, 2018

The “mystery candidate” for Tallahassee mayor is indeed Dustin Daniels, the chief of staff to current Mayor Andrew Gillum, and he’s launching his campaign tout suite. Sean Pittman, a prominent Tallahassee attorney who has run Gillum’s campaigns, kept quiet when the Tallahassee Democrat asked him to confirm Daniels’ mayoral bid. Ditto for attorney Tony Fusco, […]

Danny McAuliffeJanuary 1, 2018

The Tallahassee City Commission has appointed Elaine Bryant to serve as a temporary member of the panel. The Commission met Monday evening to consider nine finalists seeking to replace suspended Commissioner Scott Maddox, who was indicted earlier this month on public corruption charges and is awaiting trial. Gov. Rick Scott suspended Maddox shortly after the release of the indictment. News of Maddox’s […]

Staff ReportsMay 16, 2017

Three Leon County officials are throwing their support behind Gwen Graham. Leon County Commissioners John Dailey and Kristin Dozier, and Soil and Water Conservation Supervisor Tabitha Frazier have endorsed Graham for governor, her campaign announced Tuesday. In a statement, Graham said she was “proud to have the support” of the local leaders, and pledged to […]

Drew WilsonMarch 8, 2017

Ridesharing company Lyft earned praise from Tallahassee officials Wednesday after announcing that it was open for business in the capital city. “Tallahassee was proud to be one of the first cities in the state to approve favorable ridesharing laws, and we are excited that Lyft is now expanding into the Capital City,” said Tallahassee Mayor […]

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TALLAHASSEE, FLA. 4/18/25-Candles and remembrances are left near the Unconquered statue a few hours after the Florida State University Gathering of Unity Vigil held Friday to honor victims of the recent mass shooting. COLIN HACKLEY PHOTO

Tallahassee winners: John Dailey elected Mayor; Dianne Williams-Cox, Jeremy Matlow take city commission seats

Down ballot: Mayoral, city commission races face Tallahassee voters

Blake Dowling: Latest in political campaign tech

Dustin Daniels releases campaign video, holds off on declaring for Tallahassee Mayor

No mystery: Dustin Daniels entrance into Tallahassee mayoral race imminent

Elaine Bryant appointed to Tallahassee City Commission

Three Leon County officials endorse Gwen Graham for governor

Lyft now offering rides in Tallahassee