E8 Neighbor Conversation with Rachel Kane
In this episode we invited life-long Tallahassee neighbor, Rachel Kane, to have a conversation with us. Here are the links we mention in the episode for you to catch -up on the local government meetings. Leon County School Board:https://cloud.castus.tv/vod/leon/video/6ab319601bb1cf00023e857c?page=PLAYLIST Leon County Governmenthttps://www2.leoncountyfl.gov/coadmin/agenda/meet_peg.asp?id=1120 City of Tallahasseehttps://youtu.be/jtKLIAm-s2E?si=bArkbQhI1uJBt27Z Blueprinthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXX0OzzpgXQ Stay engage, remain informed, and keep the conversation going
E6 Local Issues with Leon County Democratic Chair Ryan Ray
We sit down with Local Democratic Chair Ryan Ray to discuss issues affecting our neighbors right here in Leon County.
E5: Leon County School Tracks with Bobby Nahoom
We sit down to discuss Leon County School tracks with Bobby Nahoom. The history, the security, and why are they closed anyway?
E4: Dr. Inika Williams on Attendance
Sunday August 30, 2026. We sit down with Dr. Inika Williams to discuss attendance, Leon County School policies, and the effects of district and school choices on our students and families.
E3 Post Primary Results with A.L.E.R.T.
FLCapitalTea has the honor of sitting down with A.L.E.R.T. to discuss the primary results. A.L.E.R.T. is the African American Local Election Review Team. To view more about A.L.E.R.T. you can visit their website: https://www.tallahasseealert.org
You may also find them on Facebook or Instagram.
In this episode we discuss the results of the primary elections and how these results are indicative of how our community is feeling about our local leaders.
E1 Pilot Podcast Mazur 08/29/26
Our first podcast with guest speaker Scott Mazur, from LCTA
Outsourcing Educators Leon County School Board Favors Staffing Contract Over Local Labor Solutions
By Jade DiGirolamoJuly 23, 2026 Leon County Schools did not “stumble” into the controversial arrangement with TPG Cultural Exchange. The school board approved the contract on the argument that it fills classroom vacancies the district could not otherwise staff. That argument treats the staffing shortage as the problem when, in actuality, it is a symptom. […]
Behind Closed Doors: The Julie Lawson Investigation
Content Notice: Our team received the investigation report concerning Mrs. Julie Lawson, former principal of Kate Sullivan Elementary School. This post discusses reported physical contact involving a student, failures in parental notification, alleged sexual assault, and alleged retaliation against school employees. Readers should use discretion. A History of Retaliation, Harassment, and Questions About What District […]
James Billingsley, Leon County Schools District 1
You can find out more about James Billingsley through his Facebook page. Why are you running for school board and what do you plan to accomplish? I’m running because I have two kids in the school system. The School Board is in need of fresh members with new ideas. Many neighbors in our community […]
James Reilly, Leon County School Board District 5
You can visit James Reilly’s Facebook page to learn more about him. His page highlights everyday people getting involved in the decision making process. You can also find his email and phone number listed publicly on his page. Why are you running for school board and what do you plan to accomplish? I actually considered […]
MOI: Mechanism of Increase, A Predictor of Patterned Corruption
Property taxes are increasing and the state has proposed a solution (to reduce or eliminate the property tax, an item appearing on local ballots this November) without first identifying the true cause of the increase. In the medical field, we learn from day one to identify the mechanism of injury. Our local and state governments […]
A Small Investment, A Big Difference: Why to Say Yes at Ballot Box In November
By Sierra Bush Rester As a lifelong Tallahasseean, parent to several children (who attend Leon CountySchools), and a Leon County school teacher, I have always hoped for an opportunity in which Icould put my money where my mouth is and use my tax dollars to support our community publicschools. Luckily for me and people like […]
Teacher Pay Shouldn’t Be a Cover for a Tax Grab
By Dr. Inika Williams When you read the actual ballot language line by line, you realize the proposal is not just about teacher pay. It is a long list of other priorities bundled into one tax request. Let’s look at the words. “In order to increase teacher pay…” This is the strongest part of the […]
The Truth About Public Education That Many Don’t Want to Discuss
Daniel Zeruto, May 29, 2026 What is happening in the Leon County School District reflects a deeper issue that many parents have experienced firsthand, but too few leaders are willing to openly discuss, much less address. This week, during a public school board meeting, a board member openly stated she was asking questions publicly because […]
ABC, 123, Baby $2.5 Million
We’ve all seen the headlines for the new state-of-the-art VPK facility. However, state-of-the-art comes at a hefty price tag: $2,538,993 to be exact. This new facility is being touted as bringing all of Leon County Schools VPK under one roof. Early learning is important and this is why our elected officials should work to get […]
The Tea the Data Spills: School District Flavor
Data alone can “spill some tea” about the state of our district when we allow it to, especially when we examine it with the correct context and alongside other data points. Our inquisitive community continues to ask why our district executives are paid so well while support staff and our educators scrape up what is […]
IDEA Funding, A Serious Matter Met with Unserious Answers
We have serious questions for Leon County School District (LCS), but they continue to deflect, ignore, or simply provide answers that land like a bad joke. Conversations about IDEA funding continue to circulate as many of our parents feel their students’ IEPs are not being followed and are being told noncompliance is due to resources. […]
Utility Bill Forgiveness For Me But Not For Thee
On August 4th 2025, we placed a request for the current bills at Department of Transportation at Hayden Burns Building, the Federal Correctional Institute, and Leon County Schools. At the end of September, we received the utility bills. Everything looked fairly accurate except for one thing; we placed our request in August, and these bills […]
Buses and Confusion and Students, Oh My!
This school year hasn’t even begun yet and parents are buzzing on social media about the new Leon County bus system. And like an angry hornets nest their conversations are vibrating throughout many of our social media groups. We have also recently heard from many concerned parents about the new bus routes. The most prominent […]
Neighbor Voices: Financial Uncertainty and School Community
During this time of financial uncertainty, with our schools facing a projected $12.5 million shortfall, Mr. Hanna’s job should be one of giving families a sense of calm and ensuring us that despite cuts, our children will continue to get a great education because we have great teachers.. However, after addressing the media, the community is so unnerved and […]
