Tallahassee News

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Changes to the state employee retirement program aimed at eliminating abuses and excessive payouts are in place although a dwindling number of state government workers are still banking two retirement checks.That second retirement check is quickly becoming a thing of the past and new hires must work longer to become vested in a ... (more)

Florida has had a reputation for some 40 years as a leader in open government. The state's Government-in-the-Sunshine Law requires meetings of governmental bodies to be public.

Dan Krassner is the executive director of Integrity Florida, a Tallahassee-based nonpartisan research institute.

It's a fight between Capitol insiders with pocketbook implications for thousands of injured workers, a battle between doctors selling marked-up medications and insurers trying to protect their bottom lines.

Mr. Sam Varn, owner of a Tallahassee business, Awards4U, was contacted by his bank, Premier Bank of Tallahassee, concerning a check that was presented at the bank for cash in the amount of $2100. Mr.

On Saint Patrick's Day 2012 in Tallahassee, Florida, a family was stopped in a car at a red traffic light at the intersection of Tennessee and Monroe Streets.A This isA a busy intersection in the city and a very short distance from the state Capitol.A In the stopped car were the Vickers family, mother Shakelia Vickers, her fourth grade son, Vincent ... (more)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.- Attorney General Pam Bondi's office has required the company 411-PAIN to change its advertising practices and to make a total charitable contribution of $550,000 as part of a settlement agreement entered today in Broward Circuit Court.

Before the 2010 season FSU attendance issues were the subject of much media attention.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Florida Lottery's "Cash 3 Evening" game were: WANT TO COMMENT? Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of the Athens Banner-Herald. Please read our Terms of Service .

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation signed a Consent Order that allows the nineteenth reinsurer, Endurance Specialty Insurance, Ltd.

Pinpoint Weather Forecast A mostly cloudy and breezy Friday with a good chance of mainly morning and afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

The City of Tallahassee is kicking off their second annual Splash & Jam series beginning tonight.

Sports, art, technology and more will show children in foster care how to believe in themselves and achieve their goals in life TALLAHASSEE- Hundreds of foster children will have a chance to enjoy the opportunities that all children deserve and learn how to pursue their dreams at summer camps across the state this year.

Today : Showers and possible storms early, then drier and breezy through the afternoon.

Despite rising temperatures, there are still plenty of races coming up in June. This month's list of events includes cycling and running in and around northwest Florida.

We're told Thomasville Road is closed between Hermitage Boulevard and Interstate 10.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - State Rep. Perry Thurston , the House Democratic Leader-designate, issued the following statement regarding a preliminary injunction issued today by federal Judge Robert Hinkle in Tallahassee in which he orders the state to refrain from enforcing a portion of a controversial Florida election law that was a priority of ... (more)

Pinpoint Weather Forecast A muggy Thursday morning with slight chance of a shower, then partly cloudy and hot with a few afternoon or evening thunderstorms.

Pinpoint Weather Forecast A muggy Thursday morning with slight chance of a shower, then partly cloudy and hot with a few afternoon or evening thunderstorms.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.-Attorney General Pam Bondi urges Floridians to prepare for hurricane season, which begins Friday, June 1, and to be aware of hurricane-related dangers.