Elena Barrera is a Local Government Watchdog Reporter. She specializes in covering law and legal affairs, including lawsuits and litigation, as well as regional interest topics such as the housing market and family wellness. Elena's work has been featured in numerous outlets, including USA TODAY, Naples Daily News, and The Florida Times-Union.
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Elena Barrera covers local news with a strong focus on crime, traffic accidents, and police investigations in Tallahassee and the wider Florida area. She frequently reports on evolving stories and breaking news related to these topics.
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By: Elena Barrera
Tallahassee Democrat City Commission Seat 5 Type of race: Non-partisan Who can vote: All registered voters in the city of Tallahassee
By: Elena Barrera
Tallahassee Democrat Aug. 1, 2026, 5:01 a.m. ET Second Circuit Judge Group 7 Type of race: Non-partisan
By: Elena Barrera
Tallahassee Democrat Second Circuit Judge Group 13 Type of race: Non-partisan Who can vote: All registered voters can vote in nonpartisan races.
By: Elena Barrera
Tallahassee Democrat The "Operation Southern Slow Down" campaign resulted in a 60% decrease in speeding tickets in Florida compared to last year.
John McClendon faces an attempted homicide charge after allegedly stabbing a man with a box cutter in Tallahassee.
By: Elena Barrera
The Tallahassee Police Department is investigating a shooting that it says left one person injured in the arm and hand.
The Wakulla County Sheriff's Office is investigating a double homicide in Sopchoppy and a fire that occurred after the murders.
By: Elena Barrera
Ace the bulldog, missing for three years from Tallahassee, was reunited with his owner after a routine microchip scan.
By: Julie Garisto, Elena Barrera
See how the FHP regions that cover Lake and Sumter fared during Operation Southern Slow Down.
By: Elena Barrera
Three women were arrested for a month-long string of smash-and-grab burglaries at seven Tallahassee smoke shops.
