Florissant City Inspectors Looking for Tall Grass

If you haven't mowed your law recently, the City of Florissant is reminding residents to do it now.

Florissant Council Adds $62K to Reserve Fund

The funds come as the council closes its Home Equity Assurance Program account.

Florissant City Council Mulls Trash Service Contract Extension

The council will look at giving Meridian Waste a five-year contract.

Rep. Keith English, Local Residents Testify at Senate Hearing on West Lake Landfill

West Lake Landfill is an Environmental Protection Agency Superfund site. Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal is seeking to have it transferred to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. A hearing was held Wednesday morning to discuss the matter.

Florissant Hosting Home Improvement Funding Seminar

The City will host a seminar on how to possibly receive up to $5,000 for a loan for home improvements.

Florissant Council Gives OK to Park Police Payment Plan

See what else the council approved and read during last week's City Council meeting.

Hazelwood School District Serves as Site for Common Core Meeting

The Missouri Department of Education will host one of eight statewide meetings in North County.

Florissant City Council Reviewing Meridian Waste Contract Extension

The extension could bring a 60 cents increase in the next few years.

Florissant Storm Update: Tornado Cost $45,000 to City

Mayor, Florissant City Council get update on what happened April 10 and city resources deployed for the storm.

Mark Your Calendar: Florissant Hosts Sales, Events This Weekend

From the Electronic Recycling Drive to the citywide garage sale, there's no shortage of things happening in town this weekend.

Jeff Caputa Sworn in as Florissant Ward 4 Councilman

One of Caputa's first order of businessman as councilman was to vote on the Walmart development.

Gov. Nixon Visits Area School for Innovation High School Program

The new state pilot program will provide $1.3 million in funding to area school districts, including $289,900 to Ferguson-Florissant School District.

Florissant City Council Adds New Member, Reviews Walmart Plans

The Council could take the final vote on the proposed amendment to the development Monday night.

Florissant Budget on the Up and Up for the First Quarter

The city looks to be on track in most areas of the projected budget.

Nonresidents Could Face Higher Florissant Pool Fees

The Florissant City Council debated the possibility of raising the fees before the pool season begins.

Florissant Residents, Business Owners Speak on Walmart

Most of the citizens' public hearing section focused around concerns and support for a Walmart development.

St. Louis County Presenting Shackelford Road Project Plan

More than a year after presenting three solutions to Shackelford Road, the Department of Highways and Traffic is prepared to present its plans.

Florissant City Council Looks at Walmart, Park Police Bills

The council will have first readings on the two bills tonight.

Ferguson-Florissant Incumbent, Newcomer Elected to Board

Incumbent Leslie Hogshead regained her seat, while incumbent Charles "Chuck" Henson was edged out by Keith Brown.

Florissant Council Approves $4,700 Transfer for Electrical Repairs

The council also passed a number of bills during Monday night's meeting.

Florissant Walmart Shows New Plans, Financing Option

The petitioner laid out a number of updates during its public hearing at City Council.

Public Input Sought for St. Louis Transportation Needs

The first of three public meetings will be held at UMSL Thursday.

Florissant's Assessed Valuation Down 9 Percent

St. Louis County Assessor Jake Zimmerman released preliminary real property values for most properties in St. Louis County on Monday.

City of Florissant's Website Moves Closer to Redesign

The Council approved a motion last night to accept a bid from eGov for citizen request software and a redesigned website.

Charles 'Chuck' Henson, Ferguson-Florissant Board of Education Candidate

The incumbent seeks to reclaim his seat on the board for another term.

Keith A. Brown, Ferguson-Florissant Board of Education Candidate

Brown is one of four candidates seeking a seat on the board of education.

Leslie Hogshead, Ferguson-Florissant School Board of Education Candidate

Hogshead seeks re-election to the Ferguson-Florissant Board of Education.

State Rep. Keith English Rolling Up Sleeves in Jefferson City

The former Florissant City Councilman has been busy at the capitol introducing a number of legislative measures.

North County Incorporated Releases 2013 Legislative Agenda

Despite cancelling its annual reception, the group outlines its ideas and priorities for this year and beyond.

Request Granted: Florissant Council Approves New Cell Tower Vendor

The council also did the first reading on a number of bills.

Florissant Council Approves Software Funding for Public Works

The Council also approved an amendment to change the pay grade level and a position in the Parks and Recreation Department.

Florissant City Council Weighs Pay Plan, Software Appropriation

The Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday.

New Law: Florissant City Council Approves Lower Residential Lodge Rate

The council also approved a number of other bills and postponed one in its latest council meeting.

Voter Registration Deadline Approaching for Florissant Residents

The last day to register for the April election is this week.

Florissant City Council Backs Grant Form for Old Town Improvements

The application would request for federal government support from the East-West Gateway Council of Governments.

Florissant City Council Could Vote on Lowering Nature Lodge Rate

The council will look at lowering the residential rate for the Behlmann-Zykan Nature Lodge and other bills Monday night.

State Sen. Gina Walsh Hitting the Groun Running in Jefferson City

The new District 13 senator has introduced more than a dozen bills and has a number of duties among committees.

Construction Work Begins on Patterson Road Improvements

The roadwork will add a right-turn lane, storm sewers and a sidewalk.

Legislator: Make It Illegal to Propose Gun Legislation

Rep. Mike Leara, R-St. Louis County, has proposed legislation that would criminalize lawmakers who propose gun legislation.

Florissant Ward 4 Election is a One-Man Race

Jeff Caputa is the sole candidate to replace former Councilman Keith English.