1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1220+ words) In a head-spinning series of political twists that could have major ramifications on 2026 races, the campaign manager for City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow resigned over a social media sneak attack that showed footage of City Commission candidate Talethia Edwards challenging Orlando…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (749+ words) The election for Tallahassee mayor is less than a month away with some candidates spending big and others sharpening their attack lines. A new public opinion poll suggests an eventual runoff election between lawyer and former state lawmaker Loranne Ausley…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1274+ words) Scott Maddox, the former Tallahassee mayor whose political career ended in infamy with his conviction on public corruption charges, talked about the notorious case and his time in federal prison during a recent podcast appearance. Maddox, 58, was sentenced in 2021 to…...

3+ mon, 5+ day ago   (359+ words) Candidates running for state and local office are turning in their paperwork this week to get their names on 2026 ballots. The qualifying period for most local and state candidates kicked off at noon Monday and runs through noon Friday. Candidates…...

4+ mon, 2+ day ago   (715+ words) The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has placed the city of Tallahassee’s multi-million dollar program to reduce lead paint in older housing on “high risk” status and begun an audit over concerns including amounts paid to the contractor. HUD…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (441+ words) Joe Kalicki says he's planning to bow out of the race for City Commission Seat 5. In a lengthy social media post, the technology professional detailed his reasoning for suspending his campaign with the intent to withdraw and said no one…...

5+ mon, 5+ day ago   (202+ words) Don't call it "breaking" news: Loranne Ausley says she broke her kneecap in a recent fall and is in a full leg cast. But she said it won't stop her as she continues her campaign for mayor of Tallahassee. In…...

5+ mon, 5+ day ago   (848+ words) George Clinton, 84, is the connecting thread running throughout the inaugural P-Funk Festival. The funk pioneer Rock & Roll Hall of Famer plans to spend the day and evening making guest appearances onstage with such supporting acts such as Grammy-Award winner Kendra…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago   (594+ words) Local government leaders are monitoring legislation moving through the Florida Legislature that would likely sound a death knell for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts at the city and county level. The House bill (HB 1001) bars counties and municipalities from…...