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Leon County Receives Not One but Seven National Awards

Recently, Leon County Government received seven national awards recognizing outstanding county programs and services. The National Association of Counties (NACo) presented Achievement Awards to Leon County in categories ranging from Parks and Recreation to Information Technology. NACo’s awards recognize how Leon County provides the most cost-effective, high-quality service to citizens.   “For the Board of […]

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TCC offers new certificate program in Central Sterile Processing

Tallahassee Community College will offer a new certificate program in Fall 2014 for students who wish to perform a crucial job in hospital settings.   The Central Sterile Processing Technologist certificate program will train students to work in the medical field as equipment preparers. Central sterile processing technicians are responsible for the cleaning, disinfection and […]

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City of Tallahassee Underground Utilities Wins Top Award

2014 Florida Stormwater Association Excellence Award   The City of Tallahassee Underground Utilities’ Stormwater Management department was recently named the recipient of the 2014 Florida Stormwater Association (FSA) Excellence award. This award is presented to stormwater programs that have shown an outstanding commitment to best practices that benefit the environment and local citizens.   “I’m […]

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New TFD Chief Sworn In

    Today, the newest Fire Chief for the Tallahassee Fire Department was sworn in. City Manager Anita Favors Thompson and other City officials conducted the official swearing-in ceremony for Jerome Gaines at 9 a.m. in the City Commission Chambers at City Hall.   “I am delighted to welcome Chief Gaines to our ranks,” Favors […]

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TCC surgical technology program achieves accreditation

Tallahassee Community College’s surgical technology program received full national accreditation Friday, May 16, from the governing board of surgical technology.   The designation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs makes TCC’s one of only 10 accredited surgical technology programs in Florida that grants an Associate of Science degree.   “It’s a […]

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TCC and University of West Florida announce new partnership

Tallahassee Community College and the University of West Florida announced a new partnership today as the two institutions established the TCC2UWF program.   This program will provide students the opportunity to complete an Associate of Arts degree at TCC and transfer to UWF to complete a bachelor’s degree.   TCC President Jim Murdaugh and UWF […]

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Commercial Building Permitting Process Goes Paperless

The City of Tallahassee’s Growth Management department announced today that customers submitting commercial building permits with a valuation greater than $25,000 can do it from the convenience of their office or home. This newly automated process is the most recent addition to City Projects. Established by the Growth Management department to further assist customers’ needs, […]

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City of Tallahassee Names New Fire Chief

Tallahassee City Manager Anita Favors Thompson today announced the hiring of the Tallahassee Fire Department’s new Fire Chief. Jerome Gaines, currently of Fort Wayne, Ind., will begin his new position on June 30.   “The Tallahassee Fire Department has a history of strong leadership built on first-hand experience and a heart for public service,” Favors […]

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This Friday is deadline to apply for SBEP Class II

This Friday, April 11th, is the deadline to apply for The Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship North Florida Small Business Executive Program Class II. This five month program brings together 25 non-competing small business executives, with established businesses having three or more employees, to improve their business opportunities using experts and modeling. The class […]

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