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🌱 How a HUD audit spiraled into ethics complaints at Tallahassee City Hall

Tallahassee, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a HUD audit spiraled into ethics complaints at Tallahassee City Hall
  • See what help Tallahassee veterans can still get at Stand Down
  • What a new lawsuit reveals about the deadly Social Seminole fire

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Today's riddle: Why are frogs poor conversationists? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

1. Lawsuit threats, ethics complaints fly as controversy over HUD investigation grows (wctv.tv) — A federal audit of Tallahassee’s lead abatement program is sparking intense fallout at City Hall, including talk of potential libel exposure and dueling ethics concerns. Mayor John Dailey has criticized Commissioner Jeremy Matlow’s comments about a staffer, while a resident has now filed an ethics complaint questioning whether the mayor overstepped by urging an investigation into a fellow commissioner.
   

2. Veterans gather at Al Lawson center for 2026 Stand Down event (tallahassee.com) — Local veterans and their families are gathering at the Al Lawson Center for the Tallahassee Veterans Organization’s 14th annual Stand Down, connecting them with housing, healthcare, legal help, and more. With support from Leon County agencies, StarMetro, and Second Harvest, the event offers free transportation, meal kits, haircuts, and screenings, giving at-risk and homeless veterans one-stop access to vital services.
   

3. Friends of Social Seminole fire victims react as new lawsuit claims blaze could have been prevented (wtxl.com) — A new lawsuit over the deadly Social Seminole apartment fire in northwest Tallahassee alleges failed fire alarms and other safety problems contributed to the tragedy that killed an FSU student and injured others. Recently released Tallahassee Fire Department inspection records show code violations days before the blaze, and friends of victims say they hope the court case brings accountability and long-term safety improvements for residents.
   

4. Something Good: Sabal Palm Elementary unveils art piece that proves ‘community is family' (wctv.tv) — Sabal Palm Elementary in Tallahassee just unveiled a vibrant new banner along Ridgeway Street, turning the school fence into a colorful celebration of students’ artwork. Featuring 138 portraits created in art class, the mural centers on the theme “community is family,” giving kids a public platform and brightening a key neighborhood corridor.
   

5. TSC announces hiring of new Athletic Director, men's basketball coach (wctv.tv) — Tallahassee State College is reshaping its athletics leadership, hiring Brett Rutherford as athletic director and Trent Short as men’s basketball coach after recent departures. Both bring college experience and say they’re focused on strengthening Eagle athletics, academics, and community connections for Tallahassee students and fans.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They jump to conclusions. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)
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