City of Tallahassee

The new Four Oaks Park sits adjacent to the Florida State University School and new Independence Landing development at Southwood.

The City of Tallahassee is asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit over free speech issues. Former Citizens Police Review board member Taylor Biro is suing the city after being removed from the board, saying the action violates First Amendment rights.

The tipping point was the phrase “abolish the police” on board member Taylor Biro’s cup, which caused the local Police Benevolent Association to call for her removal.

This was the 36th year for the event, which includes the ever-popular Jingle Bell Run and lots of fun family attractions.

The yearly celebration will bring entertainment, arts and crafts, and holiday displays around the Chain of Parks.

The City of Tallahassee public transit service will offer free bus rides and giveaways to encourage residents to leave their cars at home.

Members of the TEMPO program for disconnected youth received their GEDs and technical certificates in a graduation Friday.

At their Wednesday meeting, commissioners heard from David Pollard, director of the city’s Aviation Department, about the mixed-use plan. Called Project Alpha, it would involve air cargo and distribution as well as aviation. Pollard says it would generate jobs and capital.

Adam Kaye, the co-owner of Railroad Square, plans to bring a proposal to the Tallahassee City Commission meeting Wednesday. He says he wants to buy the Holton Street Arms and offer the contract to the city.

Tallahassee Commissioner Jeremy Matlow says decisions about local infrastructure spending are too often made outside the public view. Matlow is suing the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency to force meetings of its Intergovernmental Management Committee into the sunshine.