After public controversies and turmoil, OurTallahassee explores the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce’s history and influence on local government.
Burnette’s Doubletree Hotel Going into Foreclosure Following Guilty Verdict
The foreclosure comes in the wake of Burnette’s conviction on five out of nine charges for bribery and lying to federal investigators in Tallahassee’s public corruption trial.
“I was God’s First Choice,” TPD Chief Revell Says at Billy Graham Retreat
Tallahassee Police Department Chief Lawrence Revell Attended and Spoke at Three Day Retreat at Homophobic Billy Graham Law Enforcement Retreat
Jimbo Fisher, College Town and $27 Million Public Dollars in Stadium Enhancements
This past week, Intergovernmental Agency, controlled by our five City Commissioners, and seven County Commissioners gave $27 million dollars of our money to a stadium project.
Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey Silences Jack Porter on City Ethics Reform
The Tallahassee Mayor Adjourned a Meeting to Avoid Passing Ethics Reform, Denying Commissioner Porter the opportunity to speak.
Leon County Bucks Statewide Dominance of Republican Voter Registration Effort
Since the 2020 Elections, Republicans have dominated Democrats across the state at party voter registration. Not in Leon County.
Tallahassee ‘Truth Teller’ Talks About Maddox Case, Beginnings
Jackson has been a relentless critic of City Hall for more than ten years. We catch up with him to talk about how it all started for him, and some of his thoughts on the bribery crisis.
After Turmoil and Controversy, Is the Tallahassee Chamber Still Relevant?
Following the Maddox Lovefest at Amelia Island at the annual Chamber Conference. We wonder, is the 111-Year-Old Institution Still Relevant?
Introducing OurTallahassee.com: A Welcome from Our Publisher Bob Lotane
Learn More About Our Tallahassee, a new multi-platform news outlet covering politics and government in Leon County.
What Happened in Vegas
A Private Plane. The Champagne Room at the Hustler Las Vegas. A Little Person Exotic Dancer and Bribes for Developments. Inside the FBI Las Vegas Trip.
Blueprint, Planning Director Looking to Leave Town Following Burnette Trial
Ben Pingree, who oversees Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency and the Planning Department is looking to leave Tallahassee.
Full Documents of the FBI Trial: Read the Text Messages that Landed Three People Guilty of Bribery
Read the full transcripts, text messages, witness statements that landed three in federal custody in Tallahassee’s public corruption trial.
Why People Worry About New Surveillance Helicopter
Residents Alarmed at Tallahassee Surveillance Helicopter. Costing Millions, the Helicopter Began in 2020 and Continues Nearly Every Night Over Tallahassee Skies.
GUILTY: Burnette Found Guilty in Bribery, Corruption, Lying to FBI
Justice Begins in Tallahassee. Burnette was found guilty in controversial trial six years in the making. Burnette guilty on five out of nine counts including honest services fraud and extortion.
Wilcox: Tallahassee Near the Top of Public Corruption in Florida
Wilcox says Tallahassee is near the top of public corruption in Florida. ‘The extent of corruption and blatant pay-to-play that has been exposed during the federal trial is staggering’
Mayor Addresses FBI Public Corruption and No-Bid Hotel Deal
Dailey appeared before the Network of Business Entrepreneurs and Advocates, and discussed the on-going public corruption investigation, as well as the no-bid public land deal.
You Need To Know: Tree Debate Not Unique To Leon County
Could a battle over conservative Santa Rosa County’s Land Development Code be a cautionary tale for Tallahassee and Leon County?
It’s Here: Governor’s Race Emerging in North Florida
The Race Begins for Governor. Nikki Fried and Charlie Crist sparred in their words at the Democratic Club of North Florida on Saturday.
Surprise Problem In Trial: Maddox Suddenly Denies Wrong Doing Now
Maddox’s testimony was surprising in that he essentially said that nothing was illegal, despite himself pleading guilty in the same case.
This Is The Ethics Complaint Now Filed Against City Manager
See the Firefighters Ethics Complaint for Misuse of Position Against the Tallahassee City Manager.
What We’ve Learned In One Week of the FBI Trial
$100,000 Alleged Bribe Moved Through a Federal Prison Contractor. Shell Companies. Juror Exposed to COVID. What You Need to Know.
Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey Silences Jack Porter on City Ethics Reform
The Tallahassee Mayor Adjourned a Meeting to Avoid Passing Ethics Reform, Denying Commissioner Porter the opportunity to speak.
Leon County Bucks Statewide Dominance of Republican Voter Registration Effort
Since the 2020 Elections, Republicans have dominated Democrats across the state at party voter registration. Not in Leon County.
Why People Worry About New Surveillance Helicopter
Residents Alarmed at Tallahassee Surveillance Helicopter. Costing Millions, the Helicopter Began in 2020 and Continues Nearly Every Night Over Tallahassee Skies.
GUILTY: Burnette Found Guilty in Bribery, Corruption, Lying to FBI
Justice Begins in Tallahassee. Burnette was found guilty in controversial trial six years in the making. Burnette guilty on five out of nine counts including honest services fraud and extortion.
Tallahassee Has The Power, Money, Need For Climate Action Now
Our Own Electric Utilities Can Help Guide Us Into the Next Generation of Our City’s Future.
Mayor’s People Targeted Killearn With Fake Emails For Profit
Northeast Gateway: Public Records Reveal Public Relations Firm running Mayor’s Campaign Faked Pro-Development Public Comments for Road
OPPORTUNITY GAP
This Is The Colorful Memo Firefighters Want You To Read
Firefighters Allege City Executive Mismanaged Fire Services Fund, Threatened Department Leadership’s Job For Public Records Requests
Latest: Tallahassee City Employees Want A Fair Wage
Tallahassee City Executives Deny Hourly Wage Increase to Lowest Paid Workers, Despite Executive Pay Raises in the coming 2021 Budget Cycle.
JUSTICE REFORM
“I was God’s First Choice,” TPD Chief Revell Says at Billy Graham Retreat
Tallahassee Police Department Chief Lawrence Revell Attended and Spoke at Three Day Retreat at Homophobic Billy Graham Law Enforcement Retreat
