Tag:Leon County

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Leon County spokesman placed on leave after Facebook photo controversy

Anna Harden July 8, 2024 0 Comment

Mathieu Cavell, the chief spokesman for Leon County government, is on leave after he and others formed the phrase “F— MAGA” — Cavell being the final “A” in MAGA — using Independence Day sparklers...

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Stuff the Truck food collection is critical for hungry families and seniors

Anna Harden July 8, 2024 0 Comment

Rising food prices, higher utility bills and housing costs make Good News Outreach’s annual Stuff the Truck food drive to stock pantries for low-income Leon County residents more important than ever. This year's event...

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If history repeats itself, we hope we hear this name again

Anna Harden July 6, 2024 0 Comment

(This column first appeared in the Tallahassee Democrat on April 16, 2006.) Tallahassee's oldest elementary school is closing. But Caroline Brevard Elementary could be resurrected – or maybe just its name. At least that's...

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Leon County commissioners review tornado response and costs

Anna Harden July 5, 2024 0 Comment

The cost of cleaning up the tornado damage is estimated at $7.8 million. Leon County government is now looking to replenish its disaster fund and review its performance following the May 10 storms and...

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Art helps everyone. Why is this difficult to understand?

Anna Harden July 5, 2024 0 Comment

Can funding the restoration of the only arts-related part of the Tallahassee community even be considered? We have no large or prestigious museums, no collections, no accessible local or state heritage, at least no...