Tallahassee Business News
BUSINESS NEWS
Capital Health Plan Invests in FSU College of Medicine
News Summary Capital Health Plan has announced a $200,000 investment to support Florida State University’s Bridge to Clinical Medicine Program. This funding aims to alleviate the healthcare workforce shortage in...
Circle K Faces Legal Threat Over Proposed Gas Station in Tallahassee
News Summary Circle K’s plans to develop a gas station in Tallahassee’s Canopy subdivision are under threat following community opposition and potential legal action regarding eminent domain. The company contends...
Capital Health Plan Invests $200,000 in FSU Medical Program
News Summary Capital Health Plan announced a $200,000 investment in the Florida State University College of Medicine’s Bridge to Clinical Medicine Program. This initiative aims to prepare students from underserved...
Tallahassee City Commission Approves Grocery Store Contract
News Summary The City Commission of Tallahassee is set to award a construction contract for the Griffin Heights Grocery Store to Tip Top Construction. This contract, valued at over $1.2...
Tallahassee to Award Contract for Griffin Heights Grocery Store
News Summary Tallahassee is set to award a construction contract for the much-anticipated Griffin Heights Grocery Store, aiming to improve community access to healthy food options. The project, with an...
City of Tallahassee Approves Construction of Grocery Store
News Summary The City Commission of Tallahassee is set to award a construction contract to Tip Top Construction for the new Griffin Heights Grocery Store. This project, aimed at enhancing...
Capital Health Plan Donates $200,000 to FSU College of Medicine
News Summary Capital Health Plan has pledged $200,000 to the Florida State University College of Medicine to support the Bridge to Clinical Medicine Program. This initiative aims to prepare students...
Enson Market to Open New Asian Grocery Store in Tallahassee
News Summary Enson Market, a new international grocery store specializing in Asian foods, is set to open in Tallahassee by summer 2026. Located at 1964 W. Tennessee Street, the store...
Tallahassee Primary Care Associates to Close and Auction Assets
News Summary Tallahassee Primary Care Associates (TPCA) will close on April 25 after a significant exit of physicians. The practice is hosting an ‘everything-must-go’ online auction for its remaining assets...
Finance
Tallahassee to Boost Air Service with Financial Incentives
News Summary Tallahassee officials are set to introduce a financial incentive program for the Tallahassee International Airport to enhance air service starting in 2026. The initiative, which allocates $670,000 annually,...
MIDFLORIDA Credit Union to Acquire Prime Meridian Bank
News Summary Tallahassee residents, brace for change as MIDFLORIDA Credit Union announces its plan to acquire Prime Meridian Bank. With this merger, MIDFLORIDA aims to enhance banking services in the...
Tallahassee’s Business Community Prepares for Leadership Change
News Summary Sue Dick, the influential President and CEO of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, has announced her resignation effective December 2025. After 25 years of transformative leadership, her...
Tallahassee Ranks Among Top US Metro Areas for Economy
News Summary Tallahassee has been recognized as one of the top five metro areas in the US for economic strength and competitiveness for the second year in a row. According...
Lake City Transitions to Subscription-Based News Model
News Summary Starting March 13, 2025, the Lake City Reporter will implement a subscription-based model for premium content. This change aims to enhance local news coverage and engage readers more...
Tallahassee’s Economic Recognition: A Positive Shift
News Summary Tallahassee has once again been acknowledged for its economic strength, ranking second in the South Atlantic Region and fourth nationally among metropolitan areas. The Tallahassee MSA’s impressive rise...
Lake City Council Meeting Showcases Community Engagement
News Summary Recently, Lake City held a lively council meeting that energized the community. Key highlights included a proposal for a new state lobbyist, youth engagement exemplified by local scouts,...
Economic Outlook for Tallahassee in 2025: Challenges and Opportunities
News Summary As Tallahassee looks ahead to 2025, the economic landscape presents a mixed bag of challenges and opportunities. Insights from economist David Altig reveal slower growth and job losses...
Job Growth Continues to Thrive in Tallahassee
News Summary Tallahassee is experiencing a significant job growth trend, with over 18,000 new jobs created in the last five years. The private sector accounts for 97% of this growth,...
CONSTRUCTION
Tallahassee City Commission Approves Grocery Store Contract
News Summary The City Commission of Tallahassee is set to award a construction contract for the Griffin Heights Grocery Store to Tip Top Construction. This contract, valued at over $1.2...
Tallahassee to Award Contract for Griffin Heights Grocery Store
News Summary Tallahassee is set to award a construction contract for the much-anticipated Griffin Heights Grocery Store, aiming to improve community access to healthy food options. The project, with an...
City of Tallahassee Approves Construction of Grocery Store
News Summary The City Commission of Tallahassee is set to award a construction contract to Tip Top Construction for the new Griffin Heights Grocery Store. This project, aimed at enhancing...
Leon County’s Housing Market Shows Signs of Struggle
News Summary Leon County’s housing market experienced a slight increase in construction permits in March 2025, with 46 permits issued, marking a 4.5% rise from last year. However, this uptick...
Tallahassee Experiences 40% Drop in New Construction Permits for November 2024
Tallahassee Sees Sharp Decline in New Construction Permits for November 2024 In Tallahassee, Florida, the housing market has taken a noticeable hit this past month. According to recent filings with...
Tallahassee Businesses Unite in Strategic Merger to Enhance Local Services
Tallahassee Businesses Join Forces in Significant Merger Tallahassee, Florida – In a significant development for the local business community, MillerWorks has announced its acquisition of Kelly Sheet Metal Inc., a...
Marketing
Tallahassee’s Urban Development Plan Gains Momentum
News Summary Tallahassee is actively working on a comprehensive urban development plan, focusing on community feedback, housing solutions, and urban forestry management. Local commissioners are divided over the timeline for...
Real Estate
Average Apartment Sizes in the U.S. Continue to Rise
News Summary In 2024, the average size of new apartments in the U.S. increased to 908 square feet, up from 903 in 2023. Southern states, especially Florida, are leading this...
Leon County’s Housing Market Shows Signs of Struggle
News Summary Leon County’s housing market experienced a slight increase in construction permits in March 2025, with 46 permits issued, marking a 4.5% rise from last year. However, this uptick...
Tallahassee’s Commercial Real Estate Market Shows Resilience
News Summary Despite economic uncertainty, Tallahassee’s commercial real estate market remains dynamic, with ongoing developments and a notable demand for retail and office spaces. Key metrics, such as the virtually...
Tallahassee’s Economic Recognition: A Positive Shift
News Summary Tallahassee has once again been acknowledged for its economic strength, ranking second in the South Atlantic Region and fourth nationally among metropolitan areas. The Tallahassee MSA’s impressive rise...
Tallahassee’s Housing Market Experiences Notable Growth
News Summary The housing market in Tallahassee has seen a remarkable surge in sales, with a 10.1% increase in single-family home sales for January 2025 compared to the previous year....
Tallahassee’s Housing Market Surges Ahead
News Summary Tallahassee is experiencing a significant uptick in its housing market, with home sales in January 2025 showing a 10.1% increase from the previous year. The median sales price...
Tallahassee’s Urban Development Plan Gains Momentum
News Summary Tallahassee is actively working on a comprehensive urban development plan, focusing on community feedback, housing solutions, and urban forestry management. Local commissioners are divided over the timeline for...
Tallahassee Housing Market Faces Challenges Amid Rising Costs
News Summary The Tallahassee housing market struggles with rising costs and declining sales, experiencing a 3% drop in sales and a 2.5% increase in median prices. While the luxury sector...
Leon County’s Real Estate Holdings Examined
News Summary Leon County’s real estate portfolio features 532 parcels and 100 buildings, amounting to over 2.2 million square feet of usable space. With investments in government facilities, parks, and...
