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Leon County Sheriff's Office now investigating fourth jail inmate death in recent months
Another Leon County jail inmate has died, the Leon County Sheriff's Office announced Sunday, making this the fourth death in roughly three months. Detention Facility staff found Richard Robart, 40, hanging inside his cell around 6 p.m. Saturday, according to Shonda Knight, spokesperson for Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil. Staff...
Leon County’s volatile voter registration
In the last few weeks, a great deal of discussion has occurred over voter registration in Leon County and the role of local parties. Amid data that shows Democratic registration in Leon County is down, several commentators have laid the blame at the local Democratic Party. As someone who focuses heavily on data analysis for campaigns and political committees, I wanted to offer up two clarifiers on the registration numbers.
Gerald Ensley: Tallahassee doesn’t get a pass on slavery
I wrote a story recently about the origin of Bannerman Road. It was named for the family of Charles Bannerman, a North Carolina planter who moved to Tallahassee in the 1830s. The story upset one reader because he said I didn't give the full story: Charles Bannerman was one of the biggest slaveholders in antebellum Tallahassee.
Deadline to register to vote or change political party for Florida Primary Election is Monday, July 22
The deadline to register to vote or change political parties to vote in Florida's Primary Election is Monday, July 22. Florida's Primary Election is August 20. Neighbors can secure their eligibility to participate online or in-person at the Leon County Supervisor of Election's Office. Watch the video to hear why...
The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Monday, July 22, 2024
The Leon County Commission recently approved the semiannual status report regarding curbside waste collection service provided by Waste Pro, Inc. The current contract between the County and Waste Pro, Inc. features stricter quality stipulations and enforcement standards than their prior agreements to “ensure quality performance”. The deadline to...
Leon County Sheriff investigates west Tallahassee shooting, second in 24-hour period
A man was injured in a Wednesday night shooting in west Tallahassee — the second shooting within 24 hours. The Leon County Sheriff's Office arrived around 9:45 p.m. to investigate a call in the area of Blountstown and Parklawn Streets where deputies found a man suffering from gunshot wounds, according to a LCSO news release.
CSC Votes to Increase Property Tax Revenues for FY 2025
On Thursday, July 18th, the Leon County Children’s Services Council (CSC) board voted unanimously (6-0, with one board member absent) to maintain the current milage rate of 0.3477 for the upcoming FY 2025. Due to the increase in Leon County property values, the decision will result in a tax increase for property owners. During FY […]
LCSO: Tallahassee man found shot Wednesday night, incident under investigation
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A man was found shot near Blountstown Street and Parklawn Street Wednesday night around 9:45 p.m., according to the Leon County Sheriff’s Office. According to an LCSO press release, the victim was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive. Anyone with information can...
Leon County Children's Services Council riles some residents with tax rate vote
The Leon County Children's Services Council board Thursday voted unanimously, save for one absence, to essentially raise its tax on the community to support more services for vulnerable children in Leon County. The board kept the CSC tax rate at 34.7 cents per $1,000 in taxable property value, but that...
Tallahassee airport hit overnight by tech outages; Local government and hospitals report minimal impacts
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The City of Tallahassee and Leon County have seen few impacts from the CrowdStrike technology outage, according to leaders. The most notable issues came Friday morning, as travelers heading into Tallahassee International Airport were greeted with long lines at the ticket counters and error messages on video boards. One passenger told a WCTV photojournalist their flight had been delayed.
"Candidate Connections" event brings LCS Superintendent candidates to neighbors
ABC 27 hosts our first "Candidate Connections" event with the goal of connecting neighbors with candidates running in the upcoming elections. The first event focused on LCS Superintendent election.
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