Tallahassee Fire Department

Leon County Commission Chair Christian Caban says an independent review has found the City of Tallahassee’s Fire Services Fund has been mismanaged.

The Leon County Courthouse was closed today as a precaution

The Leon County Commission is putting a straw poll on the November ballot. Voters will say whether they think local leaders should pursue a consolidation.

The 1895 structure also housed various artifacts and antiques, some of which were saved by fire fighters.

At least six people were hurt in a large fire at the Social Seminole apartment complex off Ocala Road.

The ACLU of Florida and the Southern Poverty Law Center are suing the City of Tallahassee, calling the fire services fee an unconstitutional tax.

The Los Compadres Mexican restaurant on West Pensacola Street caught fire late Monday morning.

County Commissioners voted against raising fire fees in the next fiscal year. The City wanted a 22% rate hike to help fund the Tallahassee Fire Department.

Fire crews were called just before 5 a.m. to Flicker Road near Woodville.

City Manager Reese Goad tells commissioners the new contract could be settled as early as next week.