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Mixed results

August 26, 2020

By St. Clair MurraineOutlook staff writer Candidates running for municipal and constitutional offices pushed through challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, creating a primary election that produced at least one major upset and pushed two to a runoff in November. The biggest shakeup after Tuesday’s primary election was in the

Family sees reprieve in Leon Cares funds possibility

August 26, 2020

St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer They didn’t know whether they’d qualify for the Leon Cares individual assistance program, but news that applicants could get financial help with meeting some essential needs brought a sense of relief for Alex and LaShaunba Patrick. Their lives as a couple living on Tallahassee’s

Donors’ dollars put two Black incumbents under microscope

August 19, 2020

By St. Clair MurraineOutlook staff writer Heading into the final week before the Aug. 18 primary election, the two incumbents running for City Commission seats find themselves defending their fund raising. Fund-raising became a focal point of the campaign after a newspaper analysis that spotlighted commissioners Curtis Richardson and Elaine

City, Habitat partnership secures new Southside homes

August 19, 2020

By St. Clair MurraineOutlook staff writer A lot has changed since the outbreak of coronavirus earlier this year, but some families are still confronted by two constants — homelessness and not finding affordable housing. For some finding affordable housing has led to homelessness even as they try to cope with

City receives national recognition for neighborhood programs

August 19, 2020

Special to the Outlook Tallahassee is among the top cities in the U.S. to call home, according to recent Southern Living and Business Insider rankings. Whether you’re retired or just starting out, Tallahassee is chockfull of vibrant neighborhoods, each with their own unique vibe and diverse populations that make up

Investigation ends in suspension for TPD officer

August 19, 2020

By St. Clair MurraineOutlook staff writer Without naming the officer involved, Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell announced that investigation of a racial post on social media last month has resulted in an 80-hour suspension and demotion for the officer. The suspension is the result of a July 9 post by

Small business owners seek answers in virtual conversation

August 12, 2020

By St. Clair MurraineOutlook staff writer The caller’s name didn’t seem to be as important as the fact that he is a small business owner who is suffering through the COVID-19 pandemic. He told his plight last Saturday during a Facebook live roundtable that Congressman Al Lawson hosted for small

Removal completes saga of Eppes statue

August 4, 2020

By St. Clair MurraineOutlook staff writer One more chapter in the saga of the Francis Eppes statue is done on the campus of Florida State University. Reaction to the decision by President John Thrasher to remove the statue from Mina Jo Powell Green last Thursday has been swift and mixed.

TPD calls for community cooperation in homicide probe

August 4, 2020

Special to the Outlook The Tallahassee Police Department is continuing to investigate a homicide that occurred around 2:45 a.m. last Saturday at 1143 West Orange Avenue. It is imperative that witnesses come forward to provide information that can help solve this case and bring closure to the grieving family. While

Symposium panelists call for action on inequities

July 22, 2020

By St. Clair MurraineOutlook staff writer There was a lot of talking during almost six hours of conversation about issues haunting Black communities. Moderators and panelists left the sessions at Bethel Family Life Center last Thursday hoping that they can now move on to put the things they discussed into