Leon County Link for May 2025
The Leon County Link connects citizens with Leon County services. For Leon County news and information, please visit: LeonCountyFL.gov/News.
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Learn to Save Lives at Press the Chest
Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Donald L. Tucker Civic Center, 505 West Pensacola StreetÂ
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The annual Press the Chest community CPR training event is coming up on Saturday, May 31. Hosted by Leon County EMS, people of all ages are invited to learn the lifesaving skills of adult hands-only CPR, child CPR with breaths, adult and child choking relief, and AED awareness. Each participant will receive an American Heart Association CPR Anytime Kit containing a CPR manikin, DVD, and educational materials. Participants can take these personal CPR kits home to train family and friends.  Â
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Register and learn to save lives at LeonCountyFL.gov/PressTheChest.
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Honoring Our History: Florida’s Emancipation Day
Wednesday, May 14, from 6-7 p.m.
Leon County Main Library, 200 W. Park Ave.
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Join Leon County Government to discover the history and significance of Florida Emancipation Day with educators from the Museum of Florida History.
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Learn more at LeonCountyFL.gov/EmancipationDay.
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Retire Old Rubber During Tire Amnesty Days
Leon County Government, in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, is hosting its annual Tire Amnesty Days program, a free tire collection to reduce mosquito breeding grounds. Now through Friday, May 16, 2025, citizens can drop off old tires for free at the following Leon County facilities:
- Leon County Solid Waste Facility, 7550 Apalachee Pkwy.
- Fort Braden Rural Waste Center, 2485 East Joe Thomas Rd.
- Miccosukee Rural Waste Center, 13051 Miccosukee Rd.
- Woodville Rural Waste Center, 549 Henry Jones Rd.
Residents may dispose of up to 25 passenger car tires free of charge. Commercial loads will not be accepted. Tires without rims are preferred.
Learn more at LeonCountyFL.gov/Mosquito.
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Fertilizer Rain Delay Continues in May
The Fertilizer Rain Delay campaign reminds homeowners and professional fertilizer applicators not to apply fertilizer for at least one day ahead of forecasted heavy rain (1 inch or more in 24 hours). Check Leon County social media pages for a reminder to refrain from fertilizing whenever there is heavy rain in the forecast.
Learn more about fertilizer application and best practices at LeonCountyFL.gov/Fertilizer.
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News and Events
Let’s Get There Together This National Bike Month
May is National Bike Month! Whether you’re riding for fun, fitness, or taking essential trips to work or school, we encourage everyone to keep safety at the top of their mind. Be mindful of motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians on roads and trails to ensure everyone can get where they’re going safely. Visit BikeTallahassee.com for safety tips, local events, trail information, and more.
Apply to Serve on the Children’s Services Council
Approved by voters during the November 2020 General Election, the Children’s Services Council (CSC) functions to provide children with early learning and reading skills, development, treatment, preventative and other children’s services. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply to serve on the council by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025, at LeonCountyFL.gov/CSCApplication.
Celebrate Florida Emancipation Day at Henry Hill Park
Celebrate freedom and community at the Henry Hill Foundation's annual Florida Emancipation Day Celebration on Saturday, May 17, from 1-7 p.m. at Henry Hill Park, 1835 Centerville Road. During this family-friendly event, learn about the rich history of Emancipation Day in Florida while enjoying an afternoon filled with food, music, drum beating, wrapping the maypole, dancing, and more.
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Board of County Commissioners Schedule May 2025
Thursday, May 8, at 1 p.m.
Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Budget Workshop
City Commission Chambers – 300 S. Adams Street
Thursday, May 8, at 3 p.m.
Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Regular Meeting
City Commission Chambers – 300 S. Adams Street
Tuesday, May 13, at 3 p.m.
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
County Courthouse, 5th Floor Commission Chambers - 301 S. Monroe Street
Tuesday, May 13, at 6 p.m.
Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing
County Courthouse, 5th Floor Commission Chambers - 301 S. Monroe Street
Monday, May 19, at 1:30 p.m.
Capital Region Transportation Planning Agency (CRTPA) Regular Meeting
City Commission Chambers – 300 S. Adams Street
Live television broadcasts of Board of County Commissioners meetings are available on Comcast channel 16, the Leon County Florida channel on Roku, the County’s , , and , and the County’s .
For meeting and location updates, visit .
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