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      • First To Know Weather
        Areas of heavy rain possible this weekend
        Elizabeth Copeland
        Valdosta
        VPD: No active shooter at Valdosta Mall, Officers respond to disturbance
        Tier Wootson
        College Town
        Marva Johnson makes first remarks as FAMU's 13th President
        Tier Wootson
        National News
        Ghislaine Maxwell moved to Texas prison amid renewed scrutiny of Epstein case
        Scripps News Group
        College Town
        FAMU commencement marks a new era of leadership
        Brieanna Smith
        College Town
        Florida State launches investigation into antisemitism case
        Bob Hernandez
        In Your Neighborhood
        Community resources stolen in Shiloh burglaries
        Tatyana Purifoy
        Local News
        HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND: Events happening around the Big Bend and South Georgia
        Tier Wootson
        Local News
        2025 Back-to-School events around the Big Bend and South Georgia
        Tier Wootson

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        • Florida Historic Capitol Museum's launches their latest exhibition

          Stefan Roberts

        • Valdosta City Schools launch smoother bus system, enforce new phone policy

          Malia Thomas

        • Gadsden County libraries offering free back-to-school "swag bags" for kids

          Luke Anderson

        • Gadsden County students graduate from an eight-week aerospace STEM program.

          Sherby Perez

      • Doctor and patient consultation

        Florida News

        Florida is at the center of health care battle as midterms near

        Forrest Saunders
        Marva Johnson officially begins as FAMU's president Friday, what students, alumni groups expect the next 5 years

        College Town

        FAMU’s key stakeholders share expectations for President Marva Johnson

        Brieanna Smith
        VCS 1

        Valdosta

        Valdosta City Schools ready to welcome students back August 1

        Malia Thomas
      • National News

        • Scene,At,A,Classic,Carnival,With,A,Ticket,Booth,In

          Amusement park ride in Saudi Arabia collapses and injures more than 20 people

          AP via Scripps News Group
        • WNBA-Portland Basketball

          Another sex toy gets thrown onto the court during a WNBA game

          AP via Scripps News Group
        • US Election 2024 Congress

          Limited options for Democrats to retaliate if Texas GOP redraws districts

          AP via Scripps News Group

        Scripps News
      • Calhoun Liberty Hospital opens new $47 million + facility following Hurricane Michael damage

        Community

        Calhoun Liberty Hospital opens new $47 million+ facility

        Maya Sargent
        Florida State University President Emeritus John Thrasher

        College Town

        FSU plans celebration of life for former president John Thrasher

        Jade Bulecza
        Leon County to roll out new program to help seniors avoid online scams and navigate artificial intelligence

        Downtown Tallahassee

        Helping Leon County seniors harness artificial intelligence and avoid scams

        Maya Sargent
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        Tallahassee food pantry asking for private donations amid growing demand, organizers say higher grocery prices to blame

        Northeast Tallahassee

        Food pantry asking for food donations

        Brieanna Smith
        Archbold and Medical College of Georgia partner to fight South Georgia doctor shortage

        Thomasville

        Archbold and Medical College of Georgia partner to fight doctor shortage

        Layan Abu Tarboush
      • LCFR CAMP 1

        Valdosta

        Lowndes County Fire Camp ignites skills, safety, and career dreams

        Malia Thomas
        LCS Board passes tentative budget for upcoming school year

        Southwest Tallahassee

        Leon County School Board approves a tentative budget for upcoming school year

        Maya Sargent
        Thomasville bullying protest

        Thomasville

        Thomasville mother protests school board over son's bullying

        Layan Abu Tarboush
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        Southeast Tallahassee

        Preparing for hurricane season: Local bulk fuel distributor boosts capacity

        Lentheus Chaney
        BABY BLAZER 1

        Valdosta

        Baby Blazers Program strengthens VSU, SGMC ties

        Malia Thomas
        LCS BTS 1

        Valdosta

        Lowndes County Schools embrace “Agents of Change” mission

        Malia Thomas
      • Leon County School Board discusses charter school building and budget ahead of Tuesday's board meeting

        Southwest Tallahassee

        Leon County School Board discusses agenda ahead of Tuesday's board meeting

        Maya Sargent
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        Northwest Tallahassee

        Drones could revolutionize school safety with new Campus Guardian Angel program

        Lentheus Chaney
        Tallahassee doctors, lawmakers discuss state of healthcare during roundtable amid federal funding concerns

        Northeast Tallahassee

        Healthcare stakeholders, state representatives discuss state of healthcare

        Brieanna Smith
      • High School Coaching Catch up: Gadsden County's Russell Ellington

        Quincy

        New Update: FHSAA provides new information about GCHS football sanctions

        Bob Hernandez
        Midday Update graphic

        Local News

        Midday Update: Extreme Heat Warnings, disaster training, and school budgets

        WTXL Digital Staff
        Dozens of local nonprofits will benefit from Tallahassee BeerFest

        College Town

        Dozens of local nonprofits will benefit from Tallahassee BeerFest

        Alberto Camargo
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        Southwest Tallahassee

        Flea Market Tallahassee bids farewell after 41 years of community service

        Lentheus Chaney
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        Monticello

        Red Cross training program equips neighbors to respond to disasters effectively

        Lentheus Chaney
        Christmas in July

        Thomasville

        Christmas in July brings boost to downtown Thomasville businesses

        Layan Abu Tarboush
      • SCHOOL SUPPLY 1

        Valdosta

        Valdosta supports students with free supplies, big bash before school starts

        Malia Thomas
        Pickleball Game

        Thomasville

        Pickleball players rally for new courts in Thomasville

        Layan Abu Tarboush
        Federal cuts put Thomasville nursing home at risk of closing

        Thomasville

        Federal cuts put Thomasville nursing home at risk of closing

        Layan Abu Tarboush
      • TMH Thearapy mural

        Local News

        TMH unveils mural celebrating 40 years of animal therapy

        Sherby Perez
        Apalachee Center to open new residential facility in Gadsden County

        Northeast Tallahassee

        Apalachee Center to open new residential facility in Gadsden County

        Maya Sargent
        THE HAPPENING 1

        Valdosta

        VSU’s “The Happening” returns August 28

        Malia Thomas
      • Florida State will consider a 10% increase to out-of-state tuition fees while Florida A&M holds off

        College Town

        FSU trustees approve 10% tuition hike for out-of-state students

        Alberto Camargo
        CELL BAN 1

        Valdosta

        Valdosta-area schools enforce cell phone restrictions early

        Malia Thomas
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        Quincy

        Quincy city commission votes to increase millage rate impacting property taxes

        Lentheus Chaney
      • Thomasville event connects homeless residents to life-saving resources

        Thomasville

        Thomasville event connects homeless neighbors to life-saving resources

        Layan Abu Tarboush
        New residency requirement for City elections for 2026, must have lived within city limits for 365 days

        Downtown Tallahassee

        ORDINANCE: candidates must have lived within City limits for at least 365 days

        Maya Sargent
        Florida State will consider a 10% increase to out-of-state tuition fees while Florida A&M holds off

        College Town

        FSU to consider a 10% increase to out-of-state tuition fees while FAMU holds off

        Alberto Camargo
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        Local News

        Camp Cherry Lake secures $5.6 million investment

        Lentheus Chaney
        HEAT ADVISORY 1

        Valdosta

        SGMC sees increase in heat-related emergency cases as heat danger rises

        Malia Thomas
        Active shooter drill

        Thomasville

        Thomasville’s Archbold Hospital to simulate active shooter scenario

        Layan Abu Tarboush
      • Leon County employees to receive 5% salary increase following Commission vote

        Downtown Tallahassee

        Leon County employees to receive 5% salary increase following Commission vote

        Maya Sargent
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        Monticello

        Monticello’s main grocery store prepares for a big change

        Lentheus Chaney
        Valdosta shop reopens nearly a year after Helene, symbolizing resilience and community support

        Valdosta

        Valdosta shops reopens nearly a year after Helene

        Malia Thomas
      • NEW FIRE STATION 4

        Valdosta

        New Fire Station 4 breaks ground in Lowndes County, expanding emergency services

        Malia Thomas
        Grand jury indicts 25-year-old on first degree murder charges for death of child

        Downtown Tallahassee

        Grand jury indicts 25-year-old on first-degree murder charges

        Maya Sargent
        Thomasville to host free CORE event ahead of back-to-school season

        Thomasville

        Thomasville to host free CORE event ahead of back-to-school season

        Layan Abu Tarboush
      • Special needs school faces funding shortfall

        Thomasville

        Special needs school faces funding shortfall in Thomasville

        Layan Abu Tarboush
        Missy Mogle

        Downtown Tallahassee

        State seeking death penalty for Daniel Spencer

        Maya Sargent
        City officials gather to break ground on the project.

        Havana

        Havana neighbors gather as they break ground on a new Public Safety Complex

        Stefan Roberts
      • Vigil and celebration of life planned for 5-year-old Melissa Mogle, victim of alleged child abuse

        Downtown Tallahassee

        Grand jury returns three first-degree murder indictments

        Jade Bulecza
        Teenager-focused summer camp fosters positive relationships with law enforcement and reduces violence

        Northwest Tallahassee

        Teenager summer camp builds positive relationships with police, reduces violence

        Alberto Camargo
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        Downtown Tallahassee

        Leon County residents find refuge from dangerous heat at the downtown library

        Lentheus Chaney
      • JEFFERSON ATHLETIC CAMP

        Monticello

        Jefferson County revives free athletic camp to support youth development

        Lentheus Chaney
        Northeast churches volunteer to renovate homes in Maryland Oaks Crossing

        Northeast Tallahassee

        Tallahassee churches help renovate homes in Maryland Oaks Crossing

        Brieanna Smith
        Suwannee County emergency management ready to adapt severe weather response after two years of high activity

        Live Oak

        Suwannee County emergency management ready to adapt severe weather response

        Alberto Camargo
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        Southeast Tallahassee

        Woodville man helps kids look their best heading back-to-school

        WTXL Digital Staff
        Tallahassee groups organize local efforts for a national day of ‘Good Trouble,’ honoring late Congressman John Lewis

        College Town

        Tallahassee groups organize local efforts for a national day of ‘Good Trouble'

        Brieanna Smith
        Zoning Changes to Fill Vacant Lots

        Thomasville

        City of Thomasville considers zoning changes to fill vacant lots

        Layan Abu Tarboush
      • SOUTHSIDE LIBRARY 1

        Valdosta

        McMullen Southside Library ends Sunday hours, adds job openings

        Malia Thomas
        LYDIA

        Bainbridge

        South Georgia mother shares traumatic birth story to raise awareness

        Neighbors share concerns of loitering, noise, disorderly behavior at Quincy Police community meeting Thursday

        Quincy

        Neighbors share concerns of noise, loitering at Quincy Policy community meeting

        Maya Sargent
      • Gwendolyn Marshall redo

        Downtown Tallahassee

        Delays and Errors: Judge accuses Leon County Clerk's Office of 'Neglect of Duty'

        Bob Hernandez
        City of Madison appoints new mayor during special meeting Wednesday

        Local News

        Former mayor returns to office in Madison

        Brieanna Smith
        Midway special meeting

        Community

        City of Midway increases millage rate for upcoming tax year

        Maya Sargent
      • CREEK SEWAGE 1

        Valdosta

        Valdosta sewage spill raises concerns about river safety

        Malia Thomas
        WHEAT A

        Bainbridge

        Bainbridge residents seek answers on Wheat Avenue construction

        Love's Travel Stop in Gretna, Florida

        Quincy

        Love's Travel Stop expected to bring growth and jobs to Gretna

        WTXL Digital Staff
      • GRENTA NEW FIRE TRUCK

        Local News

        Gretna unveils new mini-pumper fire truck

        Sherby Perez
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