City of Tallahassee News Releases

City Commissioners Participate in Community Events

Fri, 04 May 2012 20:30:00 GMT

Several Tallahassee City Commissioners will participate in two separate community events on Monday, May 7. From
5:30 to 7 p.m., the Village Square is hosting a program titled, "Our Town, Fast Forward," at St....

City Commission to Consider Modification to FAMU Way Extension

Fri, 04 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Next week, the Tallahassee City Commission will consider a route modification to the FAMU Way Extension Project. The current route, approved in 2010, calls for FAMU Way to cross over the CSX railroad tracks just west of Pinellas Street....

Your Pet Deserves the Best From You

Thu, 03 May 2012 18:45:00 GMT

PAL & City  Partner for Responsible Pet Ownership Course This Saturday,  May
5, Pets Ad Litem (PAL) will host another Responsible Pet Ownership  class from 9 a.m. to noon at
the City's Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood  Affairs Community Room, located at 912
Myers Park Drive....

PRNA Holds After School Jazz Jam Concert

Wed, 02 May 2012 16:15:00 GMT

Longineu Parsons to perform, along with FAMU jazz studies musicians

To expose young students to a uniquely American musical form, the City of Tallahassee�s Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs Department (PRNA) will host an after school Jazz Jam concert this Friday, May 4....

Trails to Get A Little More Harried This Saturday

Wed, 02 May 2012 15:28:00 GMT

Annual Tails and Trails Race Benefits Shelter Animals - This Saturday morning, May 5, the trails at Tom Brown Park
will be packed with eager runners and walkers for the 11th annual Tails and Trails races....

Work Begins on Miccosukee / Fleischmann Road Intersection Project

Tue, 01 May 2012 20:15:00 GMT

Improvements Designed to Address Traffic Concerns and Enhance Natural Beauty - The City of Tallahassee will begin
construction on a stormwater drainage pond on the south side of Miccosukee Road, west of Lonnie Road on Wednesday, May 2....

Palmer Munroe Hosts Teen Rally

Tue, 01 May 2012 18:00:00 GMT

Event focuses on teaching teens about healthy vs. unhealthy relationships

This Saturday, May 5, from 4 to 6 p.m., the Palmer Munroe Teen Center is partnering with the Domestic Violence Coordinating Council to host a spring Teen Rally on Healthy Relationships....

Order Your Rain Barrel Online!

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:05:00 GMT

'Raintainers' save money and help environment - The City of Tallahassee is celebrating Earth Day every
day in April. Through the City's TAPP initiative, Tallahassee residents are encouraged to "think about personal
pollution" (TAPP) and to save money this summer by using a rain barrel to capture rain water that can be used to water
lawns and gardens....

City Commission Meets in Executive Session

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:00:00 GMT

The Tallahassee City Commission will meet in an executive session on Monday, April 30, at 2:30 p.m. to discuss union contract negotiations. As allowed by state law, the session is closed to the public, but media representatives are being notified per the City�s desire to keep local media notified of such meetings....

A Tornado Strikes - What Would the Animals Do?

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:04:00 GMT

City and County Animal Services Team up for Disaster Response Exercise - While humans typically know what to do if
a natural disaster strikes, what happens to animals during an emergency? This Saturday, April 28 at 9 a....