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      ABC 27, Second Harvest team up for 13th Annual Turkey Drive
      • Catch Me Up: Red State Rip-Up

        Cath Me Up: A Texas flip headlines a huge night for Democratic election gains

        Jon Leiberman
        vote

        Local News

        Missed memory card changes Georgia State House D 154 race: Secretary of State

        Amanda Boettcher
        Senate Murphy Stroke

        National Politics

        Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy is discharged from hospital after a stroke

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • WCPL Grill

        Wakulla County

        Wakulla County Public Library's grill was stolen

        Serena Davanzo
        Grady County commissioners propose property tax hike of nearly 5% to fund county operations

        Decatur County

        Grady County commissioners propose property tax hike of nearly 5%

        Vanessa Lawrence
        Fort Braden celebrates 100 years of history at former school turned community center

        Leon County

        Fort Braden celebrates 100 years of history at former school

        Alexis Kougias
      • Amendment 3 passes, and Leon County leaders now prepare for tough decisions and major revenue losses

        Downtown Tallahassee

        Amendment 3 passes as Leon County leaders prepare for revenue impacts

        Brieanna Smith
        Police in the Hidden Meadows Neighborhood in Crawfordville

        Wakulla County

        Deputy shoots armed man outside Crawfordville home, sheriff's office says

        Serena Davanzo
        GADSDEN OFFICALS' ARRESTS TIMELINE

        Gadsden County

        Four arrested over alleged failure to report Gadsden County abuse claim

        Lentheus Chaney
      • National News

        • Election 2026 Mississippi

          As Mississippi vote count drags on, voters say they were made inactive in error

          Lori Jane Gliha
        • Financial Markets Wall Street

          What’s really behind Wall Street’s post-election whiplash

          Maura Barrett
        • Money

          Interactive: Americans are keeping financial secrets. Here’s what they’re hiding


        Scripps News
      • Small Business Week 2026 gives Big Bend entrepreneurs hands-on tools, resources, and connections

        College Town

        Small Business Week 2026 brings resources to Big Bend entrepreneurs

        Justin White
        Decatur County MLK committee works to support first responders across Georgia

        Decatur County

        Decatur County MLK Committee collects supplies for wildfire first responders

        Vanessa Lawrence
        GADSDEN SENIOR MOTHERS DAY TEA

        Gadsden County

        Seniors in Gadsden County celebrate Mother's Day with community tea party

        Tatyana Purifoy
      • Family of Rodjrick Thomas seeks answers nearly 2 years after Live Oak shooting death

        Suwannee County

        Rodjrick Thomas' family seeks answers nearly 2 years after his death

        Rare Births at North Florida Wildlife Center

        Jefferson County

        Rare zoo births bring hope for endangered species at NFWC

        Crystal Whitman
        Jubilee Orchards closes after 15 years, citing competition from international blueberry growers

        Northeast Tallahassee

        Jubilee Orchards closes after 15 years in Tallahassee

        Brieanna Smith
      • GADSDEN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BAR AND LOUNGE MEETING

        Gadsden County

        Gadsden Co. commissioners deny plan to convert former internet cafe into bar

        Tatyana Purifoy
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        America 250

        Historic Capitol Museum launches George Washington Experience for America 250

        Lentheus Chaney
        College Town businesses brace for summer slowdown as thousands of students leave Tallahassee

        College Town

        Businesses prepare for summer slowdown as thousands of students leave

        Justin White
      • Volleyball net at WHS

        Wakulla County

        Wakulla County schools adding sports broadcasting class next year

        Serena Davanzo
         Medicaid cuts threaten to close South Georgia autism therapy clinics and turn families away

        Thomas County

        Medicaid cuts threaten to close South Georgia autism therapy clinics

        MORE PRESSURES: Educators speak out, asking legislature for funding amid new law impacting unions

        Downtown Tallahassee

        Teachers speak out, asking legislature for funding amid new law impacting unions

      • VECA UPDATE 1

        Lowndes County

        Valdosta Early College Academy program to relocate following district vote

        Rabbit Creek Market grows to 18,000 square feet, opening 15 new spots for local small businesses

        Northeast Tallahassee

        Rabbit Creek Market expands to support Tallahassee's small businesses

        Brieanna Smith
        Wakulla County BOCC meeting on 5/4/26

        Wakulla County

        Wakulla County greenlights $20M+ manufacturing facility

        Serena Davanzo
      • Wakulla County Fire Rescue helmet

        Wakulla County

        Wakulla County fire service fees and EMS assessment could rise

        Serena Davanzo
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        Madison County

        Madison County family still living in campers more than a year after Helene

        Lentheus Chaney
        Thomasville weighs demolition of Villa North after years of violations

        Thomas County

        City of Thomasville weighs demolition of Villa North after years of violations

      • Decatur County neighbors with disabilities advocate for accessibility

        Decatur County

        Living center working to help neighbors with disabilities in Decatur County

        Vanessa Lawrence
        Madison County ranchers feel impact of drought as costs rise

        Madison County

        Madison County farmers feel impact of ongoing drought, fear costs could rise

        Crystal Whitman
        Tallahassee housing market 'in flux' as experts say region is way behind on building

        Northeast Tallahassee

        FSU researcher: Tallahassee way behind on building homes

        Brieanna Smith
      • Florida State's Section B Animals bring decades of tradition to Dick Howser Stadium

        College Town

        FSU's Section B Animals keep college baseball tradition alive

        Justin White
        Tallahassee's class of 2026 graduates this weekend across FAMU, FSU and Tallahassee State College

        College Town

        Class of 2026 graduates across Tallahassee's colleges this weekend

        Justin White
        Thomasville Juneteenth festival faces $15,000 funding gap

        Thomas County

        Thomasville Juneteenth festival faces $15K funding gap

      • Neighbors at Bo Lynn's Gro

        Wakulla County

        St. Marks grocery store celebrates 3 years since reopening

        Serena Davanzo
        police scholar

        Gadsden County

        Tallahassee police officer's name lives on with new scholarship

        Tatyana Purifoy
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        Downtown Tallahassee

        Florida DEI ban raises concerns about community outreach

        Lentheus Chaney
      • Emergency kit essentials officials say can make a difference during power outages and severe storms

        Jefferson County

        Jefferson County EMA urge residents to prep now for hurricane season

        Crystal Whitman
        TMH

        Downtown Tallahassee

        NAACP suing City of Tallahassee over transfer of TMH to FSU

        Munree Cemetery Foundation clears key hurdle as Leon County approves permit for museum structure

        Northeast Tallahassee

        Leon County OKs permit for Munree Cemetery Foundation Museum

        Brieanna Smith
      • At Ease Campground

        Decatur County

        At Ease Campground and Marina expands accessibility options for visitors

        Vanessa Lawrence
        Oyster shell at Spring Creek Marina

        Wakulla County

        Drought brings saltier oysters, more predators to Wakulla County

        Serena Davanzo
        VECA CLOSURE 1

        Lowndes County

        Valdosta Early College Academy to close in June, leaving families with questions

      • Leon County Schools to draft ballot initiative increasing millage rate, to boost teacher pay

        Downtown Tallahassee

        LCS to draft ballot initiative increasing millage rate, to boost teacher pay

        Leon County Humane Society marks 65 years of animal 'rescue, rehabilitation and adoption'

        Northeast Tallahassee

        Leon County Humane Society celebrates 65 years of service

        Brieanna Smith
        Bainbridge City Council Meeting 042926

        Decatur County

        Bainbridge city leaders approve compensation study for public safety department

        Vanessa Lawrence
      • Lyric Sloan

        South Tallahassee

        Local program helps parents balance discipline and affection with their kids

        Lyric Sloan
        FIVE POINTS 1

        Lowndes County

        Valdosta's Five Points roundabouts draw mixed reviews after second circle opens

        gc election

        Gadsden County

        Voters in Gadsden County decide local leadership, turnout remains low

        Tatyana Purifoy
      • Culligan Tech provides water test

        Wakulla County

        Wakulla Gardens neighbors conduct independent tests on brown water

        Serena Davanzo
        Thomasville's Villa North demolition plan set for review as city, NAACP discuss next steps

        Thomas County

        Thomasville's Villa North demolition plan set for review

        New Florida law cracks down on local net-zero greenhouse gas policies

        Downtown Tallahassee

        New Florida law cracks down on local net-zero greenhouse gas policies

      • Repairs Underway at Historic Monticello School Ahead of Emancipation Day Event

        Jefferson County

        Howard Academy High School to Celebrate Emancipation Day and honor legacy

        Crystal Whitman
        Exceptional drought causes Tallahassee lakes to dry up, but experts say it benefits local ecosystems

        Northeast Tallahassee

        Drought dries up Tallahassee lakes, but experts see ecosystem benefits

        Brieanna Smith
        DISTRICT EMPLOYEES ATTEND BOARD MEETING.jpeg

        South Tallahassee

        Leon County School Board proposes tax increase to address funding shortfall

        Lentheus Chaney
      • New Hotel Indigo opens in College Town as rapid development transforms this Tallahassee neighborhood

        College Town

        New Hotel Indigo opens as College Town continues its rapid expansion

        Justin White
        home maintenance

        Northeast Tallahassee

        Exterior cleaning business founded by FSU student boosting local home values

        Lyric Sloan
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        Gadsden County

        Gadsden County youth employment program offers summer jobs to teens

        Tatyana Purifoy
      • FARBAR HALL 1

        Lowndes County

        VSU offers free mental health care with newly renovated clinic

        Wakulla Transportation Bus

        Wakulla County

        CTD approves Wakulla Transportation as main community transport

        Serena Davanzo
        LOCAL CORNER STORE

        Northwest Tallahassee

        New Florida SNAP restrictions impacting families living in food deserts

        Lentheus Chaney
      • FAMU alumni launch a new moving company to help college students with their stressful move-in process

        College Town

        FAMU alumni launch new company to help college students during move-in process

        Justin White
        Early voting is officially open in Thomas County for the May 19 primary

        Thomas County

        Early voting now underway in Thomas County for the May 19th primary

        Decatur County stroke awareness

        Decatur County

        33-year-old survivor urges the community to learn the warning signs of a stroke

        Vanessa Lawrence
      • With over 50,000 acres burned in South Georgia, Thomasville Humane is pausing owner surrenders and asking the community to foster animals to make room for those displaced by the wildfires.

        Thomas County

        Thomasville Humane makes urgent call for fosters amid intake of wildfire animals

        WILDFIRE MOBILIZATION 1

        Lowndes County

        Relief organizations mobilize to help evacuees from South Georgia wildfires

        common sense parenting

        South Tallahassee

        Free Tallahassee parenting program helps families build stronger relationships

        Lyric Sloan
      • City, County reviewing programs after Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a bill cracking down on DEI in local governments

        Downtown Tallahassee

        Local governments reviewing programs after DeSantis signs DEI crackdown

        Families departing with a police escort

        College Town

        Florida agencies honor fallen officers at 44th annual police memorial

        Stefan Roberts
        Internet Outage-East Coast

        Jefferson County

        Local library wi‑fi becomes lifeline for residents in Jefferson County

        Crystal Whitman
      • no more orphans

        Northeast Tallahassee

        Local push to find stable homes for Leon County foster children

        Lyric Sloan
        independent bookstore

        Leon County

        Young children build reading skills during 13th Annual Independent Bookstore Day

        Lyric Sloan
        LOCAL FIREFIGHTERS ON THE GROUND IN PUTNAM.jpeg

        Northeast Tallahassee

        Tallahassee crews deploy to battle 4,000-acre Railroad Complex fire

        Lentheus Chaney
      • Word of South Festival brings literature, live music and student art to Cascades Park in Tallahassee

        College Town

        Word of South Festival brings music and literature to Tallahassee

        Justin White
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