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Staff ReportsMay 29, 2018

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A Tallahassee restaurant is suing its insurer for denying its “lost business income” claim after Hurricane Hermine rolled through the area nearly two years ago. Wahoo Seafood Grill, near I-10’s Monroe Street exchange, sued last week in Leon County Circuit Civil court against Southern-Owners Insurance Co. of Michigan, court records show. The complaint says the […]

Peter SchorschMay 26, 2018

Our expectations of a three-day weekend filled with backyard barbecues and relaxation have been met with the reality of the precocious 2018 Hurricane Season. As of Friday afternoon, it appears the Sunshine State will get a soaking over the holiday, thanks to the untimely formation of now-Subtropical Storm Alberto — six days ahead of the […]

Staff ReportsMay 19, 2018

This week, an extra 10 cities, including Tallahassee, were officially tacked onto a lawsuit challenging a state law that gives the Legislature the sole authority to regulate firearms and ammunition. The original lawsuit was filed in April by several South Florida cities frustrated at their inability to further restrict guns through acts of the local […]

Staff ReportsMay 18, 2018

Current and former law enforcement officers from all over Florida will be honored Saturday at the Law Enforcement Officers’ Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Tallahassee. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) announced the event Friday. “The Florida Law Enforcement Officers’ Hall of Fame was created by the 2014 Florida Legislature to recognize and honor law […]

Staff ReportsMay 12, 2018

On hypocrisy and Parkland reforms The 2018 Legislative Session is behind them, but Florida Democrats aren’t relenting in opposing a plan to arm non-teacher personnel in schools. As school districts statewide determine whether to implement the optional Coach Aaron Feis Guardian Program, the Democrats are using the opportunity to dish out arguments critical of their […]

Jim RosicaMay 9, 2018

Motorola’s bid for a statewide law enforcement radio system is based on an “unknown design,” one that “no one knows what it’s going to look like” and that it “may never be able to deliver,” an attorney for Harris Corp. told an administrative law judge Tuesday. Furthermore, the state’s decision to go with Motorola is […]

Staff ReportsMay 5, 2018

Florida State University President John Thrasher has a big decision to make: change controversial name recognitions on campus — or leave ‘em be? On Friday a university panel charged with reviewing FSU namings approved a proposal to relocate a statue commemorating Francis Eppes and wipe his association to the building housing the university’s criminology and criminal justice program. Also included: a […]

Ryan NicolMay 3, 2018

Former Miami Beach Mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Philip Levine is set to begin a two-day trip to the Florida Panhandle Friday. He’ll start off the tour in Tallahassee before moving on to Pensacola, Destin, and Panama City. Levine, who set up his campaign headquarters in Miami, is looking to expand his support outside of […]

Danny McAuliffeMay 1, 2018

Florida State University’s campus has officially expanded to Monroe Street. On Tuesday, FSU President John Thrasher cut a large red ribbon, marking the official opening of the Jim Moran Building built to honor the late automotive entrepreneur and philanthropist Jim Moran. The three-story, 20,000-square-foot, 19th-century structure is tucked inside the small Tallahassee cityscape, barely noticeable to […]

Staff ReportsApril 28, 2018

When the Leon County School Board — situated in the backyard of a school-choice friendly Capitol — voted unanimously this week to block two charters from setting up shop, it was framed as “sending a message to the state.” Following the rejection of proposed charters Plato Academy and Tallahassee Classical School, Superintendent Rocky Hanna said, “Today is the […]

Tag: Tallahassee

Hurricane Hermine causes another recent lawsuit in Tallahassee

Takeaways from Tallahassee — When it rains …

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Capitol vs. capital

‘Thin blue line’ to be honored at The Capitol

Takeaways from Tallahassee — On hypocrisy and Parkland reforms

Technology, towers at issue in state radio system bid protest

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Rewriting history?

Philip Levine to make two-day stop in Panhandle

Landmark FSU entrepreneurship building opens in downtown Tallahassee

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Charter school chatter