Tallahassee Democrat

The Tallahassee Democrat is a daily newspaper published in a broadsheet format. It serves the Tallahassee area in Leon County, Florida, and also includes coverage of nearby Gadsden, Jefferson, and Wakulla Counties. This newspaper is part of Gannett Co., Inc., which also owns several other publications, including the Pensacola News Journal, the Fort Myers News-Press, and Florida Today, among others.

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Escape the stress with walk in nature with Move Tallahassee | Gregg Patterson

1 day ago | tallahassee.com | Gregg Patterson

We understand it has been crazy out there. Now there is a way to escape the stress by walking out in nature. Here are the details:When: 8:30 a.m. Saturday, June 28Where: J.R. Alford Greenway at 2500 Pedrick Road. This walk is an approximate round trip 4-mile walk from the entrance of Alford Greenway to the Piney Z parking lot and back. You will have the option of turning around for a shorter walk at any point in time.
Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals odds, picks and predictions

2 days ago | tallahassee.com | Corey Scott

The Chicago Cubs (46-33) and the St. Louis Cardinals (44-36) play the third game of a 4-game series Wednesday. First pitch from Busch Stadium is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Cubs vs. Cardinals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Chill out with easy Chicken Salad recipe, a perfect summer bite | Chula King

2 days ago | tallahassee.com | Chula King

Chula KingGuest columnistChicken Salad with Craisins and Pecans is a no-fuss dish that’s perfect for summer lunches, brunches, or casual get-togethers. This chicken salad offers a sweet, savory, crunchy, and creamy twist on the classic. Best of all, it comes together in minutes. The secret? A store-bought rotisserie chicken that adds flavor and saves time. The result? A recipe that is both convenient and economical.
Study slices and dices the complex history of the modern strawberry

2 days ago | tallahassee.com | Brad Buck

If you eat fruits or vegetables, how often do you think about their history? Former University of Florida post-doctoral researcher Zhen Fan did, as he traced the strawberry back over centuries.
Florida hasn't had a CFO in months. Who will DeSantis pick, and why does it matter?

3 days ago | tallahassee.com | C. A. Bridges

Florida has been without a Chief Financial Officer for almost three months, a key position third in line of succession. Governor DeSantis has yet to officially appoint a replacement for former CFO Jimmy Patronis, despite previously stating an intention to do so by mid-May. Two potential candidates for the position are Senators Joe Gruters and Blaise Ingoglia, both Republicans with differing relationships with DeSantis. For nearly three months, Florida has been without a Chief Financial Officer.
Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' is just performative cruelty and Trump loyalty | Opinion

3 days ago | tallahassee.com | Frank Cerabino

Good luck finding some ‘merica-lovin’ MAGA guys willing to get off their recliners to do hard labor outside in the steamy Florida swamps, filling in for the hard-working young immigrants. The idea of building a thousand-bed immigrant detention center in Florida’s Big Cypress National Preserve is an historical perversity. In case you missed it, Florida’s recently appointed Attorney Gen.
For Floridians, relief will wait as action on property tax cuts is pushed to 2026

4 days ago | tallahassee.com | Gray Rohrer

The problem: Reducing or getting rid of property taxes would eliminate dollars local governments rely on for needed services. Gray RohrerUSA TODAY NETWORK - FloridaFlorida lawmakers excluded property tax cuts from the recently approved state budget and tax package. House and Senate leaders plan to study the potential impact of property tax reductions on local governments before considering further action.
Summer tradition: Dive into Florida scallop season with caution

4 days ago | tallahassee.com | Megan V. Winslow

Megan WinslowGuest columnistFlorida bay scallop season has started, and seafood lovers from across the state are already venturing off the coasts of Taylor and Dixie counties, where recreational harvesting is permitted now through Labor Day. Harvesting in other Gulf Coast counties will follow as the summer progresses. The scallop season in Franklin, Wakulla and NW Taylor counties opens July 1 and runs through Sept. 24.
FHP: SUV flips in Gadsden County; woman ejected through windshield and airlifted to TMH

6 days ago | tallahassee.com | Jim Rosica

A 28-year-old woman was ejected through the windshield of her SUV after crashing in Gadsden County, Florida. The SUV went airborne, landed on its side, flipped, and finally came to rest on its roof. The woman was airlifted to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital in critical condition. The driver of an SUV was in critical condition after crashing in Gadsden County and being ejected through the windshield, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Brooks LeBoeuf law firm of Tallahassee to represent Morales family in FSU shooting case

1 week ago | tallahassee.com | Jim Rosica

'We are honored to stand with them,' attorney Dean LeBoeuf said. The family of Robert Morales, a victim of the Florida State University shooting, is now represented by the law firm of Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster, Gwartney & Hobbs. Morales, a 57-year-old dining coordinator at FSU, is survived by his wife and daughter.