Leon County Schools has emerged as a key focal point in the national discussion on school safety, showcasing local responses to issues like school shootings. The school district has prioritized student safety through legislative support, community engagement and resource allocation amid public safety challenges. In response to the mass shooting […]

As Hurricane Helene barreled toward the Florida Panhandle last week, residents of Tallahassee were urged to evacuate due to the impending arrival of what was forecasted to be a Category 4 storm.  With wind speeds expected to reach up to 120 mph, fear and panic spread across the city  […]

Underage drinking is a significant public health issue across the United States. Alcohol is the most popular drug among young people, according to the National  Institute of Alcohol Abuse, which poses severe threats to their health and safety.  Everyone is vulnerable to the adverse effects of underage drinking, regardless of […]

As Florida approaches the November vote on Amendment 3, which seeks to legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older, discussions are heating up around the potential benefits and drawbacks of this significant legal shift.  The amendment, backed by the state’s largest medical marijuana company, Trulieve, and endorsed by key […]

Inflation has cooled, but its effects are s till being felt whether related to groceries, gas or rent. As things are getting more expensive, people are still having trouble paying their bills, specifically rental costs. Renting costs changes almost every day, which makes some people feel the pressure of not […]

Will school boards become partisan? Florida’s school boards have not been partisan for many decades and now there is a chance that they could come back to having school board officials disclose their party identity. Will this change, at the heart of Amendment 1 on Florida’s November ballot, reveal […]

The National Rifle Association is set to face off against the state of Florida in federal court on Oct. 22, marking a pivotal moment in a six-year legal battle over gun rights.  The case challenges a 2018 law that prohibits individuals under the age of 21 from purchasing rifles […]

    To provide key resources to the community, the Junior League of Tallahassee is opening a new help shelf on Stuckey Avenue. It is just one of the many things being done to eradicate food insecurity in Leon County. A great amount of work is being done to guarantee that neighborhoods […]