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Your source for local, independent journalism in Florida’s capital city. We are a project of the nonprofit Red Hills Journalism Foundation.
Tallahassee, Florida
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Leon County school officials are considering closures or consolidations as declining enrollment and tighter budgets fuel growing controversy. https://t.co/o4YRlYZEOz
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A growing controversy is unfolding in Leon County as public school officials grapple with the prospect of closing or consolidating schools amid years of declining enrollment and tightening budgets.…
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Florida businesses that knowingly employ more than 50 undocumented immigrants could face steep fines or criminal charges under a new immigration package. https://t.co/xuvJXr44iQ
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By Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix Florida businesses that purposely ignore whether employees are legally in the United States could face hefty fines or even criminal charges if they hire more than 50 …
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The University of West Florida trustees approved former state Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. as the university’s president. https://t.co/NhLspyvjqG
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By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida The University of West Florida Board of Trustees on Thursday approved former state Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr., an ally of Gov. Ron DeSantis, to…
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Debate over closing Leon County schools emerges, UWF approves new leader, proposed immigration law, US trade deficit falls. https://t.co/fJsCeL6f7L
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TALLAHASSEE REPORTS Friday, January 9, 2026 Weather: Today, mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Tonight, a low around 61. Saturday, high near 78 with a low around 56. Sunday, high near 62, low aroun…
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Steve Stewart discusses the controversy over closing schools.
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Single-family new construction permits and permit values in Leon County and Tallahassee remained relatively flat in December 2025 compared to December 2024. https://t.co/NbO7ncAgTK
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According to filings with Leon County and the City of Tallahassee, the number of single-family new construction permits and permit value were relatively flat in December 2025 when compared to Decem…
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Tallahassee Reports highlights Leon County’s top three girls basketball scorers. https://t.co/z6qi1s9fm6
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With the girls basketball season nearing its midpoint, Tallahassee Reports is highlighting the top three leading scorers in Leon County using MaxPreps stats updated through Jan. 7. Jamiya Brown, Li…
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Tallahassee Reports highlights Leon County’s top three boys basketball scorers. https://t.co/sPhmYa3TD7
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With the basketball season nearing its midpoint, Tallahassee Reports is highlighting the top three leading scorers in Leon County, using MaxPreps stats updated through Jan. 6. Jaden Staten, Godby G…
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Only a handful of states now require that voters provide a document proving their US citizenship to register to vote. https://t.co/zl6BzvoU28
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By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix Legislation that would require new Florida voters to show proof of U.S. citizenship has again been filed in advance of the Florida legislative session kicking off ne…
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Florida’s unemployment rate jumped to 4.2 percent in November, the highest rate for the state in more than four years. https://t.co/l4UWcbzsRg
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By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida Florida’s unemployment rate jumped to 4.2 percent in November, the highest rate for the state in more than four years. While still considered just above “…
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Residential real estate prices, building permits, FL jobs, ID required for voting, HS basketball leading scorers. https://t.co/PZqeYuHRCi
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TALLAHASSEE REPORTS Thursday, January 8, 2026 Weather: Today, a high near 75. Tonight, low around 57. Friday, high near 77. NWS US stock markets close mixed (S&P 500 -0.3%, Dow -1.0%, Nasdaq +0…
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Steve Stewart discusses the latest data on crime incidents and residential real estate sales.
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A proposed Florida education bill would bar undocumented immigrants from enrolling in public colleges and universities. https://t.co/Hg0tMBtM1M
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By Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix Undocumented immigrants in Florida won’t be able to attend public universities if a sweeping new education bill passes the state Legislature. The 32-page SB 1052, fil…
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Florida lawmakers are beginning the 2026 legislative session with hundreds of bills filed, read about 10 key issues expected to shape the debate. https://t.co/3lGA3Yi0RB
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By Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida Florida lawmakers next week will start the 2026 legislative session. With hundreds of bills filed for consideration during the session, here are 10 issues t…
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Total crime incidents down in 2025, violent crime incidents trending up. https://t.co/cCV0b6HzaU
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Crime incident data published daily by the Tallahassee Police Department shows that total crime incidents have declined by 22.6% in 2025 when compared to incident data from 2024. The drop was drive…
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2025 crime incident update, Southside shooting, new FL bill addresses undocumented students. https://t.co/K3nqSXyNCI
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TALLAHASSEE REPORTS Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Weather: Today, partly sunny, with a high near 77. Tonight, low around 59. Thursday, high near 74. NWS US stock markets close up (S&P 500 +0.6%, D…
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Former Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence CEO Tiffany Carr pleaded no contest Monday to two felony charges tied to misusing state funds for domestic violence shelters. https://t.co/aDxPl0RyRY
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By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida Former longtime Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence President and CEO Tiffany Carr on Monday pleaded no contest to two felony charges stemming f…
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A Leon County judge dismissed a lawsuit by five Democratic lawmakers seeking access to the “Alligator Alcatraz” immigrant-detention center, ruling prison access laws do not apply to the facility. https://t.co/OkS914sPpL
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By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida A Leon County circuit judge has rejected a lawsuit filed by five Democratic lawmakers who sought access to the immigrant-detention center dubbed “Alliga…
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Florida health officials say flu and RSV cases are rising statewide this winter, making it harder to distinguish serious respiratory illnesses from the common cold. https://t.co/AFukJLh14f
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With winter upon us, respiratory illnesses like flu and RSV are on the rise across the state, according to the Florida Department of Health. Common symptoms like fever, cough or congestion can make…
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Tallahassee police are investigating the city’s first homicide of the year after a man was found dead Sunday on Mission Road. https://t.co/7Wg1rzPDBP
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Tallahassee police are working their first homicide investigation of the New Year. TPD says a man was found dead on Sunday, January 4, in the 2900 block of Mission Road. No further details were pro…
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