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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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Gov. Ron DeSantis was on hand Wednesday for the signing of the agreement for a Florida University Space Consortium. Image via University of Florida.

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