Growing Green: Sustainable Leon County

Making Leon Ready

Leon County is on the front lines of helping residents prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. In this episode, Leon County Emergency Management Director Kevin Peters shares how Leon County works year-round to keep the community informed, resilient, and ready for whatever comes next. From hurricanes and tornadoes to severe weather and unexpected emergencies, this conversation explores the tools, resources, and planning that help prepare residents before disaster strikes. Learn about LeonReady.com, the Leon County Disaster Survival Guide, emergency alerts, Neighborhood Readiness programs, and simple steps every household can take to prepare. Disaster preparedness starts long before a storm appears on the radar. This episode offers practical tips and valuable local resources to help residents prepare, act, and recover with confidence. Visit LeonReady.com [https://www.leonready.com/] to get started today.

Growing Green: Sustainable Leon County

Learn all about Leon County's efforts toward Growing Green through the Office of Sustainability. This episode unpacks County initiatives and actions that promote healthy environmental stewardship through community engagement, recycling, resource sharing, and more.  Tune into the personal input of the employees who strive to implement earth-conscious practices every day as County Sustainability experts Kate Lovett and Maggie Theriot from the Office of Resource Stewardship discuss what Sustainability looks like in Leon County. Interested in Growing Green yourself? Find more tips and resources from the Office of Sustainability at GrowingGreen.org [https://cms.leoncountyfl.gov/Government/Departments/Resource-Stewardship/Sustainability].

Pathways to Affordable Housing

Explore how Leon County is expanding access to affordable housing and creating real pathways to homeownership. Tune in as Housing Services Manager Jelani Marks breaks down the programs, partnerships, and resources helping residents take the next step toward owning a home. From first-time homebuyer assistance and financial support to development incentives and community events like the Spring Home Expo, this episode unpacks what’s available and how to get started. You’ll also learn about key initiatives shaping the local housing landscape and how the County is working to make housing more accessible for all. Whether you’re looking to buy your first home, improve your current one, or better understand local housing resources, this episode offers practical insight and guidance to help you move forward. Visit LeonCountyFL.gov/Housing [https://cms.leoncountyfl.gov/Government/Departments/Human-Services-Community-Partnerships/Housing-Services] to learn more and take the next step.

Welcoming the World: Bringing the 2026 World Athletics Cross Country Championships to Leon County

Get the inside scoop on the World Athletics Cross Country Championships (WXC Tallahassee 26) coming to Apalachee Regional Park on January 10, 2026. Tune in as co-chairs Taylor Wheaton and Amanda Heidecker talk through the journey of securing, planning, and preparing for this historic international event in Leon County! As County employees and former collegiate athletes, Taylor and Amanda open up about the significance of this massive event on both a community level and personal level. This episode dives into the details of what is takes to host an event of this magnitude and provides listeners with a special view into the sentiment, intention, and goals that have been the pillars of the project. Bolster your enthusiasm for sport, community, and the prided beauty of our county and state by listening in and getting involved with WXC Tallahassee 26. Go to VisitTallahassee.com/WXC26 [https://visittallahassee.com/WXC26] for details!