The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Monday, November 24, 2025
Leon County has declared a Local State of Emergency and issued a temporary countywide burn ban due to ongoing extreme drought conditions. LCS voted to advertise amendments to policies related to Standards of Ethical Conduct. The Leon County Commission made appointments to the Canopy Roads Citizens Committee. FLORIDA...
FAMU gets $20K grant for small business program
The grant will support the Founders’ Accelerated Network Group Incubator and Accelerator Programs (FANG), a free 8-week program that helps new, small, and existing businesses.
Mike Norvell updates where Tommy Castellanos stands with waiver for extra year of eligibility
Mike Norvell addressed where Tommy Castellanos stood as far as a waiver for an extra year of eligibility. It is possible he’s able to return to Florida State in 2026. But for now, that decision is in limbo as he is at the third school of his career. Florida State is also battling for bowl eligibility when they take...
Crawfordville woman giving back to community by serving food on Thanksgiving
Neighbor Sarah Hutto is offering free, homemade meals to her community this Thanksgiving. One friend heard about the effort and offered to help. They hope families who need food will stop by.
Midtown’s Sound Bar adds to growing list of Tallahassee music venue closures
Tallahassee's Sound Bar music venue will close permanently on November 30 after serving local musicians for two years in Midtown. It adds to a growing list of closures in that area.
2025 Tour of Lights seeks Tallahassee’s brightest holiday decorations
Just in time for Thanksgiving, the holiday spirit has arrived. It's time to light up the holiday nights and there's not a moment to waste. Tallahassee residents have started adding glittering trees and roof lights with blow-up Santas, snow-globes, giant ornaments, giant strings of lights, reindeer and a whole lot...
Leon County residents now pay fire fee on property tax bill
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Those in the Tallahassee area outside of city limits are noticing a new fee on their property tax bill: the fire services fee. The Leon County Tax Collector says they’ve received more calls than usual after tax bills were received in early November. But, they say it’s important to note that...
TFD: Residential structure on Pine View Drive catches fire early Saturday morning
The Tallahassee Fire Department battled a residential structure fire early Saturday morning that led to the evacuation of the occupants, according to TFD.
‘The only option’: Survivor recalls jumping from window to escape Tallahassee apartment fire
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - After leaping from a second-story window to escape a raging fire at The Social Seminole apartment complex, a recent Florida State University international graduate is recovering from his injuries and processing the traumatic event. Sujan Swamy recalled his harrowing escape, saying the fire...
Marianna Inmate Caught with Drugs at Tallahassee Federal Detention Center
Bertram Williams, a 50-year-old federal inmate from Marianna, was found with drugs at the Federal Detention Center in Tallahassee. The incident happened on April 13, 2025. Correctional officers found contraband in his left boot after a visitation period.

















