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Staff ReportsSeptember 12, 2017

All Leon County offices will reopen on Wednesday, the county announced Tuesday. Also, a regular scheduled meeting of the Board of County Commissioners set for tonight was rescheduled to next Wednesday, Sept. 20. A workshop will be rescheduled at a later date. Solid Waste Services and debris removal will resume as follows: — Regular trash and recycling […]

Blake DowlingJuly 8, 2017

The “Leon Consulate of Florida” was overthrown this week, thanks to the chumps at the Moroccan Islamic Union-Mail. I suppose they meant Leon County, since this hacking wing of ISIS hasn’t quite mastered English. What they refer to is the Leon County (North Florida) website; it was indeed hacked for a couple of minutes, replaced […]

Staff ReportsJune 13, 2017

Prosecutors are moving forward with a criminal case against Lisa Edgar, a former Public Service Commissioner and state parks director, who was arrested in Tallahassee after an alleged drunk-driving hit and run. Earlier this month, State Attorney Jack Campbell’s office filed an information, or formal criminal charges, against Edgar for the April 15 incident. Campbell is […]

Joe ReedyJune 12, 2017

The Florida Legislature’s passage of a bill to enact the state’s constitutional amendment expanding the use of medical marijuana has ended one chapter in the battle over setting up regulations for the nascent industry. But pro-pot supporters say it doesn’t go far enough. Once Gov. Rick Scott signs the bill, the principal backer of getting […]

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 […]

Martin DyckmanMarch 9, 2017

It would tax the imagination to come up with anything that Florida needs less than to elect a secretary of state once again. Why would the Legislature even consider that? Sen. Aaron Bean, the sponsor, explained it the other day. As reported by FloridaPolitics.com, the Fernandina Beach Republican told the Senate ethics committee that in […]

Florence SnyderJanuary 18, 2017

In Leon County, the median household income is $47,000, and people who are lucky enough to have a full-time job are generally expected to work that job, you know, full-time. At $75,829, plus benefits, Leon County Commissioners’ compensation is well above what most of their constituents earn, but it’s less than what Commissioners Nick Maddox […]

Steve SchaleOctober 24, 2016

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Dear Traveling Trump Press Corps: Well, the sputtering, crashing, and long-since derailed Trump Train is headed to my town, Tallahassee. I, for one, will admit it, I cannot believe how badly he and his shop are at campaigning. Take all of the personal flaws of Donald Trump aside; I really believed he would rise to […]

Jim RosicaSeptember 28, 2016

The City of Tallahassee and Leon County Wednesday announced a free community picnic to thank “electric lineman, public works crews, first responders, volunteers (and) neighborhood leaders” who helped in the wake of Hurricane Hermine. The picnic will take place Sunday, Oct. 2, from 1-5 p.m. at Tom Brown Park. Offerings include “complimentary hot dogs and drinks, […]

Jim RosicaSeptember 16, 2016

After Hurricane Hermine hit the Big Bend, the City of Tallahassee and Leon County will hold a series of community meetings to gather feedback on storm preparedness and recovery. The meetings, which all begin at 6 p.m., will take place: — Monday, Sept. 19 at Bethel AME Church, 501 W. Orange Ave. — Wednesday, Sept. 21 at Woodville Community […]

Tag: Leon County

Leon County offices re-opening Wednesday

Blake Dowling: Wise Kim meets Leon County

State files misdemeanor charges against Lisa Edgar

John Morgan plans lawsuit to allow for smoking of medical pot

Three Leon County officials endorse Gwen Graham for governor

Florida doesn’t need an elected Secretary of State, or Agriculture Commissioner

Commissioners get two fat salaries; public gets half their time, all the bill

Steve Schale: Dear Donald Trump press corps: Welcome to my house

City, county to throw ‘Picnic in the Park’ to honor electric workers

Tallahassee/Leon County to hold Hurricane Hermine community meetings