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Leon County judge could order ACC to give Florida State confidential ESPN agreements
In a proposed court order, the Atlantic Coast Conference would have to provide Florida State University's legal team a copy of the highly confidential ESPN agreements as the battle between the conference and the school continues in Leon County. In proposed language that both sides agreed upon, the court order...
Leon County's bill for tornado recovery? Around $7.8 million, according to new report
With an estimated bill of $7.8 million spent on tornado recovery, Leon County government is looking to replenish its catastrophe fund and review its performance after the May 10 storms and twisters. That will happen at the county commission's next meeting on July 9. As part of their meeting agenda, staff will be...
Southern magnolia exudes southern charm
On a recent group tree identification hike in a Leon County park, I found it interesting that the one tree everyone could identify was southern magnolia, Magnolia grandiflora. And it’s no wonder, as southern magnolias have distinctive large dark green glossy leaves that reflect sunlight dramatically. The leaves are paler green underneath...
Father shot son in self defense, prosecutors say; no charges brought in Ox Bow shooting
Details about April's fatal shooting on Ox Bow Road have been released: Prosecutors say a father shot his son in self defense. The Leon County Sheriff's Office responded to the 7000 block of Ox Bow Road in northeast Tallahassee on April 26 to conduct a "death investigation" after a man was found dead, but many other details were withheld. ...
I'm Gen Z and voting "no" on ballot amendment 4
I'm a Gen Z student activist and native Tallahassee resident. I care deeply about this community and most importantly, the people within it. That's why it's imperative to advocate and fight for the most basic human right. The right to life. I used to be radically pro-choice and support the practice of abortion up until the moment of birth throughout my teenage years. I believed this because those around me, whether it be my peers, mentors, or...
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