Latest News for: leon county

Edit

Leon County extends burn ban as drought conditions persist

Tallahassee Democrat 01 May 2026
Leon County has extended a countywide burn ban through May 8 as drought conditions persist despite recent rainfall, officials said ... Leon County remains in “exceptional drought,” the most severe category on the U.S.
Edit

Leon County School Board issues formal discipline to HR director

Tallahassee Democrat 01 May 2026
Superintendent Rocky Hanna compares LCS to other districts and suggests Leon County is not at the point of needing to close schools. The Leon County School Board voted 3-2 to issue a formal discipline ...
Edit

Professional Apostille Services Now Available for Tallahassee and Leon County Residents and Businesses

GetNews 30 Apr 2026
A professional apostille service is now available to residents and businesses throughout Tallahassee and Leon County, Florida ... Clients throughout Leon County — including those in surrounding ...
Edit

10 Leon County restaurants get perfect scores; 6 fail inspection

Tallahassee Democrat 28 Apr 2026
For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Leon County restaurant inspection site.Which Leon County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections?.
Edit

US Supreme Court rejects appeal in Leon County school pronoun case

Tallahassee Democrat 27 Apr 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal in a case involving the Leon County School District that inspired Florida’s new laws regarding the teaching of gender and sexuality in the classroom ... Littlejohn appeared alongside Gov.
Edit

Leon County extends burn ban another week as wildfires burn statewide

Tallahassee Democrat 24 Apr 2026
Drought Monitor, with the Big Bend region, including the entirety of Leon County, classified in Exceptional (D4) drought, representing the worst conditions in more than 20 years.Leon County has ...
Edit

What cuts to arts and sports mean for Leon County students

Tallahassee Democrat 21 Apr 2026
When Keisha McChulloch-Johnson heard that the Leon County School Board approved $7.8 million in cuts to its 2026-27 budget, including reductions in arts and athletics funding, she was alarmed.
Edit

Dave Lang, Leon County's trailblazing former courts clerk, dies

Tallahassee Democrat 20 Apr 2026
Leon County has lost a local legend and trailblazer. Former Leon County Clerk of Courts Dave Lang has died after battling cancer ... "On behalf of the men and women of Leon County Government, he will be missed.".
Edit

7 Leon County restaurants get perfect scores; 1 closed; 7 fail inspection

Tallahassee Democrat 20 Apr 2026
For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Leon County restaurant inspection site.Which Leon County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections? ... **Time Extended**Which Leon County restaurants had high priority violations?.
Edit

Leon County extends burn ban as drought worsens

Tallahassee Democrat 17 Apr 2026
Drought Monitor, with the Big Bend region, including all of Leon County, classified in "exceptional" drought, representing the worst conditions in more than 20 years.Leon County is more than a foot ...
Edit

Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in eastern Leon County

Tallahassee Democrat 16 Apr 2026
A pedestrian is dead after being struck by a vehicle near the intersection of Apalachee Parkway and Williams Road in eastern Leon County on Wednesday evening.
Edit

What to know about kindergarten registration in Leon County Schools

Tallahassee Democrat 15 Apr 2026
Leon County Schools is offering ... Leon County Schools is welcoming the class of 2039 with the chance to win two years of college tuition and expanded options for parents to choose their child’s school.
Edit

Leon County commissioner gets support after diversity dispute

Tallahassee Democrat 15 Apr 2026
The Leon County Commission chambers was a sea of white outfits as guests were decked out in support of Commissioner Carolyn Cummings ... The outfits were in response to a tense exchange between Cummings and County Attorney Chasity O'Steen.
Edit

Leon County moves to gain legal power over Tallahassee

Tallahassee Democrat 15 Apr 2026
The Leon County Commission voted unanimously to schedule the first public hearing regarding the possible charter amendment that would give the county preemption power over the city ... "What makes Leon ...
Edit

Leon County fairgrounds' future still in question

Tallahassee Democrat 15 Apr 2026
The future of the fairgrounds is still in question as Leon County commissioners unanimously voted to appoint commission chair Christian Caban as a liaison between the county and the North Florida Fair Association to continue negotiations.
×