On Tuesday, Akron’s new fire chief was officially promoted into the position. Leon Henderson, who was sworn in as Akron’s newest fire chief in June, was joined by friends, family and colleagues at the Akron Civic Theatre’s Knight Stage for the promotion ceremony. Akron Mayor Shammas Malik called the day one of “excitement and new […]
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Circuit judges in Leon and other Big Bend counties start new assignments July 1
The judges of the Big Bend’s 2nd Judicial Circuit – which covers Jefferson, Franklin, Gadsden, Leon, Liberty and Wakulla counties – begin their new work assignments on Monday. The latest assignments were in a recent administrative order signed by Chief Judge Frank Allman. Judicial assignments generally last two years. Among other things, circuit judges handle […]
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FEMA says teams now in Leon County to help residents apply for help, offer referrals
The Federal Emergency Management Agency says its Disaster Survivor Assistance teams are now in Leon County to help those affected by the May 10 storms and tornadoes “apply for FEMA assistance and provide referrals to other disaster resources,” according to a news release. “DSA teams wear FEMA attire and have federal photo identification badges.” the […]
Some Leon County schools are getting new leadership. Who are the new principals?
Ahead of the upcoming school year, four Leon County public schools will be getting new leaders. During a Tuesday school board meeting, several educators were appointed to leadership roles, with some even promoted to the role of principal. Here are the changes happening for the next school year: Sabal Palm Elementary School Taking over Sabal […]
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Seeking a Democratic comeback, Kevin de León attends Biden fundraiser
Along with the dignitaries attending President Biden’s star-studded fundraiser at Peacock Theater on Saturday night was the man Biden had urged to resign from the Los Angeles City Council: Kevin de León. De León, who weathered a scandal that rocked City Hall, was seen in the theater lobby while other elected officials met with Biden […]
Leon County Sheriff’s Office arrests 13 men for child sex crimes during sting operation
The Leon County Sheriff’s Office spearheaded a child sex crimes sting operation that led to the arrest of 13 people within three days. The 30-hour endeavor, dubbed as “Operation Spring Cleaning,” found that 170 people continued conversations with undercover law enforcement officers after the officer made it clear they were under the age of 18, […]
2 Leon County restaurants get perfect scores; 8 fail inspection
You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name. Florida’s restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit […]
3 Leon County restaurants get perfect scores; 2 closed; 7 fail inspection
You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name. Florida’s restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit […]
Leon Edwards’ third title defence headlines UFC 304 bout in Manchester in July
Leon Edwards will make the third defence of his UFC welterweight title against Belal Muhammad on July 27 at the Co-op Live in Manchester. The fight serves as the headliner for UFC 304 as the organisation returns to Manchester for the first time since October 2016, while Tom Aspinall, Paddy Pimblett and Muhammad Mokaev are […]
Leon superintendent Rocky Hanna on latest school cancellation: ‘This is unprecedented’
As a lifelong resident and school employee from more than a quarter century, Superintendent Rocky Hanna has seen a lot. “In my 60 years of living here, and in my 36 years of experience with Leon County Schools, this is unprecedented,” Hanna told the Democrat in an interview. On Tuesday morning, the school blasted out […]