Tallahassee Reports

Documents prepared for an upcoming budget workshop reviewed the FY 2027 Preliminary Budget, which totals $420.8 million — a 4.8% increase over the current fiscal year budget. tallahasseereports.com/2026/06/12/leo…

Florida saw a jump in first-time jobless claims last week, ending a three-week slide. tallahasseereports.com/2026/06/11/dow…

Two former local elected officials and a nonprofit group filed suit Thursday in Leon County Circuit Court against the property tax cut amendment placed on the November ballot by lawmakers, alleging it is misleading. tallahasseereports.com/2026/06/11/pro…

Leon County releases budget workshop documents, FL jump in jobless claims, lawsuit over property tax cut. tallahasseereports.com/2026/06/12/the…

Steve Stewart discusses LCS staffing numbers.

The Tallahassee City Commission voted 3-2 (Matlow, Porter against) to move forward with a voluntary annexation request from property owner Jeffrey Phipps involving five parcels of rural land near the Lake Jackson area. tallahasseereports.com/2026/06/11/cit…

Former U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham, who fell 3.1 percentage points short of being the Democratic gubernatorial nominee in 2018, could be on the ballot again this year, but in a supporting role. tallahasseereports.com/2026/06/10/jol…

City sets hearing for annexation, City budget numbers, Jolly to run with Graham. tallahasseereports.com/2026/06/11/the…

Steve Stewart discusses the impact of the tax cuts on city of Tallahassee budget.

This means the proposed constitutional homestead tax amendment, if passed, would reduce the projected 2028 Tallahassee general revenue by approximately 4.8%. The general fund is currently projected to collect $238 million in revenue from several different sources in 2028. tallahasseereports.com/2026/06/10/hom…

TPD is continuing to dedicate significant resources toward addressing these incidents through increased patrols, proactive enforcement, and focused monitoring of areas where large crowds are known to gather. tallahasseereports.com/2026/06/10/tpd…

Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Cabinet on Tuesday approved $90 million in grants for local law enforcement agencies for items related to enforcement of illegal immigration. tallahasseereports.com/2026/06/09/des…

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed 17 bills into law, and formally received 20 more pieces of legislation. tallahasseereports.com/2026/06/09/des…

Property tax cut impact on Tallahassee, TPD addresses pop-up parties, FL cabinet approves $90 million for immigration enforcement. tallahasseereports.com/2026/06/10/the…

Steve Stewart discusses his impression of the Capital Conservatives mayoral forum.

According to 2025-26 data published by the Florida Department of Education, the Leon County School District (LCS) maintains a higher ratio of administrators and non-instructional staff to student population when compared to both the Florida average and the average of comparable school districts. tallahasseereports.com/2026/06/09/lcs…

As the U.S. continues to lower is petroleum stockpile, gas prices continued to fall in Florida. tallahasseereports.com/2026/06/08/flo…

The Florida Department of Education is directing school districts to add artificial intelligence use to their internet safety policies. tallahasseereports.com/2026/06/08/new…

LCS staffing numbers, gas prices fall, FDOE addresses AI in school districts. tallahasseereports.com/2026/06/09/the…

Leon County commissioners will receive a detailed report on June 9 outlining the circumstances surrounding five inmate deaths that occurred at the Leon County Detention Facility during 2025, with county staff concluding that all investigations have been completed and found no evidence of foul play. tallahasseereports.com/2026/06/08/leo…