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Progressives Take Control of Tallahassee City Hall
Around townProgressives now control Tallahassee City Hall following the election, changing the balance of power in the city government.
Leon County Florida DeskNov 6, 2026
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Leon County ballot includes commission seats, amendments and taxes
Around townLeon County voters are considering commission seats, five charter amendments and school tax questions on the ballot.
Leon County Florida DeskNov 3, 2026
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Florida early voting enters its final week
Around townVoters should confirm election details before heading to an early-voting site.
Leon County Florida DeskOct 28, 2026
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Hope Florida Claim Lacks a Documented Official Action
Police, fire and courtsA headline alleges efforts to suppress discussion of Hope Florida, but no bill, court filing, vote or agency action establishes that claim.
Leon County Florida DeskOct 21, 2026
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Leon County ballot will include five charter amendments
Around townLeon County voters will decide five proposed charter amendments and one straw poll question.
Leon County Florida DeskOct 21, 2026
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Florida county pauses new data centers for 18 months
Around townA Florida county has paused new data centers for 18 months as officials face concerns about rising power demand.
Leon County Florida DeskOct 20, 2026
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Mother’s plea puts Leon County kratom ban in focus
Police, fire and courtsA mother’s account of her son’s death is driving attention to a possible Leon County ban on kratom.
Leon County Florida DeskOct 17, 2026
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County study says Tallahassee mishandled fire fee
Around townA new county study says Tallahassee mismanaged the city’s fire fee, raising questions about the fee’s administration.
Leon County Florida DeskOct 14, 2026
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Leon County votes to fund organizations despite DEI warnings
Around townLeon County commissioners voted to fund organizations despite legal warnings tied to state restrictions on diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Leon County Florida DeskOct 14, 2026
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Four Leon County restaurants earn perfect inspection scores
Around townFour restaurants received perfect scores in Leon County, while five failed inspections in the same round of results.
Leon County Florida DeskOct 5, 2026
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State arts funding reaches Leon County after delay
Around townState arts funding has begun flowing to Leon County after a wait whose cause has not been explained.
Leon County Florida DeskSep 30, 2026
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3 Leon County restaurants get perfect scores; 4 fail
Around townThree Leon County restaurants earned perfect inspection scores, while four others failed inspections.
Leon County Florida DeskSep 29, 2026
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Leon County Budget Approved; Renters Face Amendment 3 Questions
Local governmentLeon County approved its budget, while a separate update examined what Amendment 3 could mean for renters.
Leon County Florida DeskSep 25, 2026
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Leon County courthouse gun ban has rifle-sized gap
Police, fire and courtsFlorida’s courthouse gun ban is described as having an opening large enough for a rifle.
Leon County Florida DeskSep 23, 2026
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Florida High to host Madison County in quarterback duel
Around townFlorida High will host Madison County in a rivalry matchup featuring a freshman quarterback against a senior signal caller.
Leon County Florida DeskSep 21, 2026
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Leon County launches fund for major local events
Jobs and economyLeon County has launched a tourism fund aimed at bringing major events to venues at FSU, FAMU and Tallahassee State College.
Leon County Florida DeskSep 18, 2026
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Florida bars some immigrants from career programs
Around townFlorida is barring immigrants without residency from career and technical education programs.
Leon County Florida DeskSep 17, 2026