Our weekly CHAMP & CHUMP: Mike Fasano & Malcom Thompson
Provided by: The Orlando Sentinel
... Florida. It's certainly not the first time that Fasano, a 17-year lawmaker, has taken on the powers that be in Tallahassee. He's made them squirm by pushing for ethics and campaign-finance reforms, and taking the side of consumers against ...
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:06:03 GMT
House Gives Governor More Power Over Florida Boards
Provided by: WCTV Tallahassee
... more authority over the state's 24 regional workforce boards under a bill that's passed in the Florida House. Tallahassee, FL (AP) - Gov. Rick Scott and his successors would get more authority over the state's 24 regional workforce boards under a ...
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:57:23 GMT
TCC Baseball improves to 3-0
Provided by: WTXL
Trent Higginbothem's one-out single in the bottom of the tenth scored Michael Arencibia from second base and gave Tallahassee Community College a 2-1 win over Gordon College on Thursday afternoon at Eagle Field in NJCAA baseball action.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:14:42 GMT
House passes Fla. legislative, congressional maps
Provided by: Deseret News
... Thurston, D-Plantation, debates the redistricting bill during the house session on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in Tallahassee, Fla. Both measures passed on identical 80-37 party-line votes, with Republicans in favor and Democrats against. They now return ...
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:01:15 GMT
Keshya Williams: Utilities allowed to charge fixed rates for some services
Provided by: TCPalm
... ons in your city. If you have a legal issue on your mind, write me at info@legaldigestonline.com or PO Box 5555, Tallahassee, Florida 32314.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:59:31 GMT
Chiquita Marie Thomas
Provided by: The Post-Searchlight
... with her close friends about life. Survivors include one son, Paul N. "Chip" Thomas III and wife Rebecca of Tallahassee, Fla.; her assistant and friend for more than 40 years, Louise Close of Bainbridge; one sister, Sue Shelby of Fairhope, Ala.; and ...
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:43:31 GMT
Special Report: "Our History--Celebrating Black History Month"
Provided by: WCTV Tallahassee
... Americans about African-American history, focusing on African Americans' cultural backgrounds and achievements. Tallahassee resident Jenna Drancsak says, "It's just good to celebrate all the brave people that made a difference for black people back ...
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:32:58 GMT
ACLU questions FAMU's ban on student groups
Provided by: Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida is criticizing Florida A&M University's decision to cancel a summer band camp and block students from joining clubs during a hazing investigation.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:02:38 GMT
Ethics complaints involving 2010 campaign dropped against Marks
Provided by: Tallahassee.com
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Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT
Retired schoolteacher gets rehabilitated home
Provided by: Tallahassee.com
Roberta Carney inspects her new microwave with contractor Bob Han. Carney's house was recently rehabilitated by the Tallahassee Urban League / Jordan Culver/Democrat Roberta Carney recently had her house rehabilitated by the Tallahassee Urban League.
Sun, 22 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT
YMCA's CEO search down to 2 finalists
Provided by: The Post-Searchlight
... football coach Ralph Jones, and Jim Bouldin, a former executive director at several YMCAs who currently lives in Tallahassee, Fla. On Wednesday, Feb. 8, the 13 members of the YMCA Board of Directors will choose which of these finalists should ...
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:49:07 GMT
Super Bowl means super profits
Provided by: The Post-Searchlight
... restaurant or bar on Sunday to watch the big game, but in Bainbridge some restaurants lose business to places in Tallahassee, Fla., on Super Bowl Sunday. Chuck Reeves, Beef O'Brady's manager, said that he feels he would be able to have a larger ...
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:46:58 GMT
Fifth Ave. to temporarily close on Monday
Provided by: WTXL
- The City of Tallahassee will begin construction on the Fifth Avenue Plaza Beautification Project on Monday, Feb. 6. The project will extend from Thomasville Road to North Gadsden Street. The primary intent of this project is to enhance Fifth Avenue ...
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:14:01 GMT
Ethics Commission clears Mayor Marks of wrong doing
Provided by: WTXL
In a hearing that lasted all but two minutes, members of the Florida Commission on Ethics dismissed a complaint Friday that was filed against Tallahassee Mayor John Marks.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:13:50 GMT
Down The Stretch
Provided by: Florida State Seminoles
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The No.21 Florida State women's tennis team is set to play their fourth match in seven days as they will face the Florida International Golden Panthers at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:47:34 GMT
Noles To Host Bulls
Provided by: Florida State Seminoles
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - This Saturday, February 4, the No. 35 Florida State men's tennis team will face No.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:47:16 GMT
Defense On Display
Provided by: Florida State Seminoles
... No. 21 FSU men's basketball team shoots for its seventh-straight league win when No. 16 Virginia comes to town. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- If you like defense, you'll want to be there to see this one -- if you can get tickets. As of Friday afternoon, ...
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:46:54 GMT
Statement by Senate Majority Leader Andy Gardiner on House Passing Redistricting Plans
Provided by: Capital Soup
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Senate Majority Leader Andy Gardiner, R-Orlando, released the following statement today regarding the Florida House passing redistricting plans: "I'd like to thank House Reapportionment Committee Chairman Will Weatherford for his hard work and steady leadership resulting in today's passage of the redistricting plans.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:58:53 GMT