James Call
Tallahassee Democrat
Tallahassee, FL, United States
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FSU faculty say it's 'rubbish' as Christopher Rufo targets FSU 'radical' diversity programs
“Exaggerated rubbish,” said a FSU business professor. “I suspect that the vast majority of our thousands of business students would find claims of indoctrination laughable." → Read More
From TPD training facility to teacher pay: Packed crowd shares wish list to Leon lawmakers
A police training academy and airport upgrades top the City of Tallahassee's $3 million wish list for the 2023 Florida Legislative session → Read More
Rep. Gallop Franklin, Sen. Corey Simon pledge to bring 'dollars' to struggling Gadsden
While county officials had a wish list for parks, trails, and offices. The newly-elected lawmakers wanted to talk about education and job training. → Read More
Florida lawmakers propose update to NIL regulations. Here's how it could benefit schools
The proposal would allow schools to set up an on-campus space for student-athletes' NIL discussions and arrangements. → Read More
White House Boys thankful for Dozier memorial but continue to search for justice
Stories of rape and deadly beatings were dismissed until the boys grew up and in retirement united as the White House Boys and demanded a state apology → Read More
NFL, murder and mob collide as two prolific and prominent authors come to Tallahassee
James Patterson and Mike Lupica will promote their latest collaboration “The House of Wolves." → Read More
Trulieve spending big on Florida recreational ballot measure
Trulieve has written three $5 million checks to push the recreational pot initiative since Smart & Safe Florida organized in August. → Read More
Florida lawmakers' $500 special session bonus for commuters who regularly use toll roads
All Florida state toll road facilities would be included. Make 35 toll payments in a month and you'll get next month's SunPass or E-PASS at half off. → Read More
State looks to limit protests at Capitol with rules to protect children from 'harmful materials'
DMS said the state has a compelling interest to protect minors from harm. The ACLU calls the proposed rules a how-to guide to chill political speech → Read More
Gov. Ron DeSantis celebrates 2022 with extended holiday weekends for state workers
DeSantis extends the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year holidays for state workers by providing them with three additional paid days off. → Read More
Florida election crimes unit sends out last-minute felons-removal list, causes confusion
The move is the second, high-profile move by the Election Crimes office. It was created by Legislature at Gov. Ron DeSantis’ urging. → Read More
An energized Florida GOP looks to topple two Tallahassee titans, Al Lawson and Loranne Ausley
Al Lawson and Loranne Ausley find the political currents, money and odds favor their Republican opponents in races that may sweep them out of office → Read More
House District 8 forum: Curt Bender and Gallop Franklin engage in sharp yet civil debate
They agree government should be a force to improve the lives of residents. But when it comes to, guns, abortion, and schools, they defiantly disagree → Read More
Florida Chief Financial Officer: A voter's guide to the 2022 election
Retired Naval officer Adam Hattersley challenges incumbent Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis → Read More
Florida Attorney General: A voter's guide to the 2022 election
Aramis Ayala made headlines as a state attorney opposed to the death penalty. The Florida Sheriff Association is supporting incumbent Ashley Moody → Read More
U.S. Senator from Florida: A voter's guide to the 2022 general election
Marco Rubio needs to win if the GOP is to secure a Senate majority, while Val Demings counts on riding anger over abortion rights to a November upset. → Read More
Florida Governor: A voter's guide to the 2022 general election
Will Charlie Crist get a return engagement in Tallahassee or will Gov. Ron DeSantis use the governor's mansion as a stepping stone to a White House? → Read More
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture: A voter's guide to the 2022 election
Florida Senate President Wilton Simpson and Democratic nominee Naomi Blemur compete to be the next Commissioner of Agriculture. → Read More
DeSantis sent migrants to Martha's Vineyard. Here are 5 other moments Florida governor went viral
Gov. DeSantis is no stranger to controversy. → Read More
Val Demings, Democrats target Sen. Marco Rubio's anti-abortion stance to knock him out in November
Val Demings and Democratic candidates nationwide have seized abortion rights as their banner to win in the critical November mid-term elections. → Read More