Controversy after controversy under TPD Police Chief Lawrence Revell has made it clear the department cannot move forward in public trust with him at the helm.
Bob Lotane argues that “gun control” messaging by advocates has fallen short of other successful progressive messaging. Lotane says a new paradigm is needed for talking about “gun control”.
Former Mayor Debbie Lightsey outlines the delays behind the eight-year project to rewrite the mobility element of the comprehensive plan.
Pierre breaks down how Mayor John Dailey took credit for the work of LGTBQ+ groups and bailed on them when they needed help the most.
Florida Republicans have had virtually unfettered oversight of property insurance for over a generation. Despite their undying adherence to cliches that free markets solve everything, Florida’s insurance industry is in absolute freefall.
“I believe the entire decision-making process should happen in public view,” City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow says of Blueprint’s mysterious Intergovernmental Management Committee, in an email to supporters.
After the Civil War, a group of freed slaves purchased land from plantation owners who had fallen on hard times and built the Lake Hall School.
National education expert, with Jefferson County experience, says things are bad but can be fixed with the resumption of local control
Influential State Lobbyists Showing Clear Interest in David Bellamy over Jeremy Matlow. The race continues to outpace others in fundraising.
These geologic features unique to this property are vulnerable to stormwater runoff with elevated pollutants from manmade disturbances. Contaminated water will enter the Floridan Aquifer, manifesting at Wakulla Springs.
Charter schools, primarily funded through dollars taken directly from public school budgets, have grown to over 687 with a student enrollment approaching 350,000.
Public commentary, unpaid and non-conflicted, has been overwhelmingly opposed to giving FSU $26.5 million of our collective tax dollars. To our knowledge, Mayor Dailey has yet to return these funds
Kristin Dozier is likely to announce a run for Mayor. A look at Dailey’s first three years and the state of the race.
Fine is pushing budget language to strip $200 million from the “Dirty Dozen” and redistribute the money to districts that complied. Leon County Schools Superintendent Rocky Hanna responded, calling Fine “a childish, immature bully.”
Joey Lamar, a candidate for Leon County Commission District 3 rejects the proposed ordinance criminalizing houselessness in an op-ed.
Residents of the Meadows Trailer Park faced with few options. Last week, City Commissioners Porter & Matlow and Leon County Schoolboard Chair Darryl Jones held a press conference with residents.
David O’Keefe, candidate for Leon County Commission District 5 says Leon County Commissioners should vote no on the proposed homelessness ordinance.
We uncovered a previously unreported $100,000 Donation to Ron DeSantis Months After Being Appointed. University Claims Lobbying E-Mails Exempt from Public Records. FSU Board of Trustees Chair Shows Contempt for Our Community, Regarding 27 Million Dollar Seminole Boosters Deal.
Bob Lotane Looks at the $27 Million Dollar Seminole Boosters Deal. The final vote on the deal is on February 24th in the City Commission Chambers.
From Justice to Ethics, Amazon Economic Development to Public Engagement. VanderMeer outlines the various issues people in Tallahassee should be paying attention to in 2022
Kristin Dozier Responds to Outgoing FSU Athletics Director David Coburn Night Before Vote on $27 Million Seminole Boosters Deal for Luxury Stadium Seating
Former US Attorney Larry Keefe rolls the reputational dice. Once a respected prosecutor, in the months since the 2020 elections, Keefe has fallen far and fast into the alt-right.
Following the Maddox Lovefest at Amelia Island at the annual Chamber Conference. We wonder, is the 111-Year-Old Institution Still Relevant?
Patriotism is not defined by it’s loyalty to a company line or talking point. It’s about making a better community for our neighbors.