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      • dolly parton and donald trump

        National News

        President Trump says he will order flags to be lowered in memory of Dolly Parton

        Taylor O'Bier
        Target

        National News

        Target apologizes for Halloween costume critics say evokes blackface

        Scripps News Group
        Dolly Parton

        National News

        Dolly Parton, legendary country musician, dead at age 80

        Justin Boggs
      • Jeffries, Kushner

        National Politics

        Jeffries defends himself following criticism for meeting with Jared Kushner

        Kaanita Iyer
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        National News

        Canadian children's media company WildBrain purchases generative AI startup

        Kelly Broderick
        Missing Indigenous Reward Money

        National News

        FBI sets $25,000 minimum reward for dozens of unsolved Indian Country cases

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • Tracy Rand uses a fan to help with her severe menopause symptoms, brought on after a surgery to remove her ovaries, at her home in Leesburg, Fla., Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

        Florida News

        Why Florida is feeling the squeeze of rising healthcare costs

        Ali Swenson and Jacquelyn Martin, Associated Press
        Austin Rogers and Amanda Marie Green face off for Florida's Congressional District 2 seat in November

        Northeast Tallahassee

        Green, Rogers lay out their priorities for Florida's 2nd Congressional District

        Brieanna Smith
        PERLA

        College Town

        Hundreds of local students displaced after move-in delays at Perla Apartments

        Lyric Sloan
      • National News

        • Election 2026 South Carolina Senate

          South Carolina Republicans choose between Trump ally and conservative firebrand

          AP via Scripps News Group
        • Primary,School,Students,Creating,Pictures,On,Computers,Using,Ai,Image

          Poll: Americans want stronger rules for AI in schools

          Jacob Gardenswartz
        • Students.png

          Passion vs. paycheck: AI and student debt push students to rethink their majors

          Emily Hanford-Ostmann

        Scripps News
      • Decatur County elementary students join NASA HUNCH Academy to solve real challenges facing space engineers

        Decatur County

        Decatur Co. elementary students join NASA HUNCH Academy

        Vanessa Lawrence
        Monticello church pantry distributes food to hundreds of families monthly

        Jefferson County

        Christ Episcopal Church food pantry feeding hundreds of Jefferson Co. families

        Crystal Whitman
        compost community

        Northwest Tallahassee

        Compost Community faces setback, finds support from Tallahassee

        Lyric Sloan
      • RED CROSS

        Northeast Tallahassee

        What's it like to deploy with the American Red Cross after a disaster?

        Lyric Sloan
        LEON CO SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE

        Northwest Tallahassee

        Leon County agencies host school supply drive at Tallahassee Walmarts

        Lentheus Chaney
        OVL SURVEY 1

        Lowndes County

        Lowndes Co. invites residents to share ideas at inaugural Longest Table event

      • Gadsden County Kearney center

        Gadsden County

        Kearney Center sets new monthly record: Moves 16 people into permanent housing

        Tatyana Purifoy
        SMALL SURVEY 1

        Lowndes County

        Small businesses in Valdosta rise above workforce hurdles

        Killearn Lakes HOA brings in new committee members to address dues hike controversy

        Northeast Tallahassee

        Killearn Lakes HOA adds members to committee amid dues controversy

        Brieanna Smith
      • KWCB's Youth Board Founders' Meeting

        Wakulla County

        Keep Wakulla County Beautiful youth board holds first meeting

        Serena Davanzo
        ALDI has opened its first Monticello store at 1245 S. Jefferson St., replacing the former Winn-Dixie location.

        Jefferson County

        ALDI opens first Monticello store

        Crystal Whitman
        Monticello

        Jefferson County

        Monticello urges residents to shop local and keep downtown thriving

        Crystal Whitman
      • Grady County parents weigh in on Georgia's new student cell phone ban in schools

        Decatur County

        Grady Co. parents weigh in on Georgia's new student cell phone ban in schools

        Vanessa Lawrence
        summer camp

        South Tallahassee

        Thrive 360 summer camp helps Tallahassee students beat the "summer slide"

        Lyric Sloan
        LEON TEACHER PAY AGREEMENT

        South Tallahassee

        Leon teachers union signs state-mandated pay increase deal

        Lentheus Chaney
      • Mashes Sands Pier on 07/30/26

        Wakulla County

        Mashes Sands Pier replacement construction finally begins

        Serena Davanzo
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        Decatur County

        Sweet's Barbershop in Bainbridge offers free haircuts for boys

        Vanessa Lawrence
        BACK TO SCHOOL HEALTH FAIR

        Gadsden County

        St. Paul's Episcopal Church brings hygiene outreach program to Quincy

        Tatyana Purifoy
      • New town center planned for Canopy neighborhood in northeast Tallahassee

        Northeast Tallahassee

        New town center coming to Canopy in NE Tallahassee

        Brieanna Smith
        BACK TO SCHOOL 1

        Lowndes County

        Valdosta hosts free back-to-school events

        Chaires Little League 12U All-Stars make history, head to Southeast Regional Tournament

        College Town

        Tallahassee Little League team makes history at Southeast Regional

        Justin White
      • VALDOSTA SHOOTING 1

        Lowndes County

        One suspect arrested, another sought in Valdosta Homicide

        The old Wakulla County Jail

        Wakulla County

        Old Wakulla County jail could join the National Register of Historic Places

        Serena Davanzo
        Tallahassee candidates address recent political attacks ahead of August primary early voting

        Downtown Tallahassee

        Tallahassee candidates call for end to political attacks

        Brieanna Smith
      • LEON COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD BUDGET UPDATE

        South Tallahassee

        Leon County teachers union pushes back on budget with no raises

        Lentheus Chaney
        New airport terminal in Donalsonville signals growth across Seminole County

        Decatur County

        New airport terminal in Donalsonville signals growth across Seminole County

        Vanessa Lawrence
        BIG BEND HEALTH

        Gadsden County

        Big Bend Hospice introduces new parent company to expand health care services

        Tatyana Purifoy
      • Jefferson County educator and WWII veteran turns 100 this Saturday

        Jefferson County

        Jefferson County education leader and World War II veteran turns 100 Saturday

        Crystal Whitman
        Tallahassee voters split on top issues as candidates campaign for office this election season

        Northeast Tallahassee

        Tallahassee voters share their top issues ahead of August primaries

        Brieanna Smith
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        South Tallahassee

        Leon County School Board approves tentative 2026-27 budget in a 4-1 vote

        Lyric Sloan
      • GADSDEN COUNTY SPECIAL MEETING

        Gadsden County

        Gadsden County approves property tax rate

        Tatyana Purifoy
        New resident physicians join HCA Florida Capital Hospital to help address Big Bend doctor shortage

        College Town

        New doctors train at HCA Florida Capital to serve Big Bend

        Justin White
        police

        Northeast Tallahassee

        Pedestrian killed on Veterans Memorial Highway in Tallahassee

      • Cats at the Wakulla County Animal Shelter

        Wakulla County

        Wakulla County may hand animal shelter to local nonprofit

        Serena Davanzo
        LAKE PARK ELEMENTARY

        Lowndes County

        New $43.9 Million Lake Park Elementary opens in time for first day of school

        LEON MAIL IN BALLOTS PROCESSED

        Northeast Tallahassee

        Leon County mail ballot processing already underway

        Lentheus Chaney
      • Staying safe as heat wave brings dangerous temperatures

        South Tallahassee

        Staying safe as heat wave brings dangerous temperatures

        Jillian Preite
        police

        Live Oak

        Bomb squad safely clears suspicious device found near Live Oak intersection

        NASHVILLE ANIMAL CONTROL 1

        Lowndes County

        Support grows for fired Nashville animal control officer

      • CollegeTown aims to become a year-round destination with help from county leaders and local universities

        College Town

        Leon County works to make all of Leon County a year-round destination

        Justin White
        Wakulla County Election officials test voting machines ahead of the August 2026 Primary

        Wakulla County

        Wakulla County tests voting machines before August primary

        Serena Davanzo
        Decatur County jail filling mental health treatment gap as statewide bed shortage grows

        Decatur County

        Decatur County jail filling mental health treatment gap

        Vanessa Lawrence
      • MIDTOWN INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES

        Northwest Tallahassee

        Sixth Avenue resurfacing underway in Tallahassee midtown neighborhood

        Lentheus Chaney
        police

        Gadsden County

        FHP: Crash with injuries in Gadsden County on I-10

        Jefferson County

        NFWC welcomes red ruffed lemurs to help fund Madagascar habitat restoration

      • southcity

        South Tallahassee

        Building a village: How South City Foundation is helping families find support

        Lyric Sloan
        FOOTBALL CAMP

        South Tallahassee

        James Coleman returns to South Tallahassee

        Lyric Sloan
        soldier

        South Tallahassee

        Brandon M. King scholarship marks 15 years

        Lyric Sloan
      • Bainbridge nonprofit celebrates 36 years of the ADA while shining a light on invisible disabilities

        Decatur County

        Bainbridge nonprofit celebrates 36 years of the ADA

        Vanessa Lawrence
        police

        Gadsden County

        FHP: One person dead after single-vehicle crash in Gadsden County

        RESTAURANT WEEK IMPACTS

        Downtown Tallahassee

        Tallahassee Restaurant Week draws new diners to local spots

        Lentheus Chaney
      • DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone

        Wakulla County

        Drone courses at Wakulla Environmental Institute now covered by scholarship

        Serena Davanzo
        HAVANA FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY

        Gadsden County

        Food Truck Fridays in Havana aims to bring customers back to Downtown Main St

        Tatyana Purifoy
        THE HAVEN 1

        Lowndes County

        The Haven warns funding uncertainty could impact domestic violence services

      • New Jefferson County manager presents $30.9 million budget plan

        Jefferson County

        Jefferson Co. seeks finance and grants manager to oversee funding

        Crystal Whitman
        Wizarding World Wand

        Wakulla County

        Wakulla County library hosts a magical evening at Hogwarts

        Serena Davanzo
        Caden Gruebel talks with Tammie Nason about the new Youth Keep Wakulla County Beautiful Board

        Wakulla County

        Keep Wakulla County Beautiful launches youth board

        Serena Davanzo
      • CSC LEON STRATEGIC PLAN

        Northwest Tallahassee

        CSC Leon's new plan targets youth mental health, family needs

        Lentheus Chaney
        GC YOUNG VOTERS

        Gadsden County

        Gadsden County voters to decide commission, school board races

        Tatyana Purifoy
        Cairo nonprofit uses hands-on lessons to boost literacy among kids this summer

        Decatur County

        Cairo nonprofit uses hands-on lessons to boost literacy among kids this summer

        Vanessa Lawrence
      • FSU wide receiver Duce Robinson hosts pickleball Classic, raising over $10,000 for Special Olympics Florida

        College Town

        FSU's Duce Robinson raises $10K for Special Olympics Florida

        Justin White
        police

        Gadsden County

        GCSO: Armed, dangerous suspect located

        WTXL Digital Staff
         Bainbridge nonprofit I See My Baby Inc. teams up with the city to offer a free Housing Stability Academy starting Aug. 13.

        Decatur County

        Bainbridge nonprofit and city partner to offer free homeownership education

        Vanessa Lawrence
      • Leon County election officials test equipment

        Northeast Tallahassee

        Officials test Leon County voting equipment before early voting

        Lentheus Chaney
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