Casey Chapter
Casey Chapter is a graduate student at Florida State University studying Public Interest Media & Communication. She got her start in journalism at the FSView & Florida Flambeau, where she served as a reporter, News Editor, and eventually Managing Editor. She has previously reported on COVID-19 and K-12 education for the Tallahassee Democrat, and currently serves as the Managing Editor of the Florida Student News Watch, a journalism program that aims to get students and recent graduates' work published with a focus on environmental reporting. She is part of the 16th class of Education Writers Association fellows. Casey's passions include food, environmental sustainability, and alternative music.
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David O'Keefe joins the Leon County Commission. He says he looks forward to creating positive changeDavid O’Keefe will serve on the Leon County Commission for district 5. What started as a crowded race ended with O’Keefe securing the seat that used to belong to Kristin Dozier, who stepped down to run for Tallahassee mayor. -
Amendment Two asks voters to decide whether to get rid of the Constitution Revision Commission. The appointed panel meets once every 20 years and can send proposed amendments directly to the ballot for voter consideration. Opponents argue abolishing the body would mean Floridians would have less say over the document that governs their state, but supporters say keeping the commission in place limits voters’ voices. -
A bill that provides benefits to firefighters diagnosed with cancer is heading to Governor Ron DeSantis’s desk. It was met with some opposition.The bill… -
A divided Florida House has approved a bill that bans sanctuary cities for immigrants. It was met with heated debate from Democrats.The bill would ban… -
An ethics hearing for former Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum is set for this Wednesday. It examines whether Gillum violated state ethics law.At issue is… -
Florida workers and union members are pushing for a $15 minimum wage. But it may not be an easy feat in the state.For low-wage workers like Lillian Hall,… -
How much say should local governments have in passing regulations? That’s been a battle going back years in the legislature. Now, lawmakers are again… -
Leon County is trying to shore up some of its affordable housing units. The Housing Finance Authority (HFA) of Leon County is trying to secure $13 million… -
Florida lawmakers want to educate students about human trafficking and child abuse. In 2018, Florida ranked 3rd in the nation for reports of human…
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The Florida legislature is moving forward with a bill that aims to make first responders more efficient. Under the bill, 911 calls could be transferred…
