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        • HAPPENING TODAY: City to discuss search for new City Manager, DEI legislation

          Maya Sargent

        • TalisTrails breaks ground in Northeast Tallahassee

          Brieanna Smith

        • Leon County set to hold workshop to discuss future of COCA funding

          Maya Sargent

        • Leon Co. Commission set to discuss COCA structure, charter amendments, and more

          Maya Sargent

      • SHANKS MIDDLE SCHOOL MOVING

        Gadsden County

        James A. Shanks Middle School students to be relocated, as new campus is built

        Tatyana Purifoy
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        South Tallahassee

        Tallahassee launches free hurricane prep workshops

        Lyric Sloan
        Tallahassee High School water polo completes its first-ever season with plans to expand

        College Town

        Tallahassee High School water polo completes its first-ever season

        Justin White
      • National News

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        • Pharmacal eczema cream recall

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      • 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

        Malia Thomas
      • 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

        Maya Sargent
        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
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        Decatur County

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        Vanessa Lawrence
      • Lyric Sloan

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        Local program helps parents balance discipline and affection with their kids

        Lyric Sloan
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        Lowndes County

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

        Malia Thomas
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        Gadsden County

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        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

        Maya Sargent
      • 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
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        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
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        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
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        VSU offers free mental health care with newly renovated clinic

        Malia Thomas
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        CTD approves Wakulla Transportation as main community transport

        Serena Davanzo
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        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

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        Relief organizations mobilize to help evacuees from South Georgia wildfires

        Malia Thomas
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        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

        Maya Sargent
        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
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        Northeast Tallahassee

        Local push to find stable homes for Leon County foster children

        Lyric Sloan
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        Leon County

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

        Lyric Sloan
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        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
        Smoke from the Apalachicola National Forest Mill Pond Fire on 04/24/26

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        Serena Davanzo
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        Bainbridge independent filmmaker gets movie picked up by Tubi

        Vanessa Lawrence
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        Gadsden County

        Gadsden Technical College launches new Pioneer Program

        Tatyana Purifoy
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        Lowndes County

        South Georgia wildfires destroy 100+ homes as crews continue to battle flames

        Malia Thomas
        Tallahassee Killearn Kiwanis Golf Classic

        South Tallahassee

        Tallahassee Killearn Kiwanis hosts 40th Annual Golf Classic

        Jillian Preite
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        Jefferson County

        Jefferson Co. seeing increase in stray dogs, urges residents to microchip pet

        Crystal Whitman
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        Lentheus Chaney
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        Thomas County

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        Jaylynn Brunelli speaks with Neighborhood Reporter Serena Davanzo on why she started a petition to Save the FSU Wakulla Springs Lab

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        Decatur County Prime Timers

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        Vanessa Lawrence
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        Northeast Tallahassee

        Tallahassee businesses adapt to local hiring and retention challenges

        Brieanna Smith
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        Northwest Tallahassee

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        Lentheus Chaney
        Florida nonprofit launches specialty license plate to fund scholarships for first-generation and low-income students

        College Town

        Nonprofit launches specialty license plate to fund student scholarships

        Justin White
      • ECHOLS WILDFIRE

        Lowndes County

        Clinch, Echols Co. wildfires prompt mandatory evacuations, state of emergency

        Malia Thomas
        South Georgia farmers face growing wildfire threat as drought worsens

        Thomas County

        South Georgia farmers face growing wildfire threat as drought worsens

        04222026 BHS Robotics

        Decatur County

        Bainbridge High School rookie robotics team heading to world championship

        Vanessa Lawrence
      • Wakulla County Schools Special Olympics students parade before competing

        Wakulla County

        Wakulla High teen overcomes brain injury to play in Special Olympics

        Serena Davanzo
        City Leaders during ribbon cutting ceremony

        South Tallahassee

        Tallahassee opens its first zero-emission EV fast-charging station

        Stefan Roberts
        Capital City Youth Services to open a new resource center for unhoused families in South Tallahassee

        South Tallahassee

        CCYS to open a new resource center for unhoused families in South Tallahassee

        Maya Sargent
      • Burn ban in focus as Jefferson County firefighters upgrade equipment

        Jefferson County

        Jefferson Co. firefighters get new fire trucks as fire rise during drought

        Crystal Whitman
         City buys Killearn home for $700,000 to expand golf course pond, reduce neighborhood flood risks

        Northeast Tallahassee

        City buys Killearn home to expand pond and reduce neighborhood flood risks

        Brieanna Smith
        Thomasville teacher surprised with stand-up wheelchair after insurance denies medical necessity claim

        Thomas County

        Thomasville teacher surprised with stand-up wheelchair

      • Ava Vargas

        Wakulla County

        Wakulla County 9-year-old gymnast advances to regional competition

        Serena Davanzo
        crime victim

        Downtown Tallahassee

        Florida advocates shining a light on crime victims' rights, Marsy's Law

        Lyric Sloan
        MENTAL HEALTH JAIL 2

        Lowndes County

        Lowndes County expands mental health support in jails and on streets

        Malia Thomas
      • Students during the financial literacy workshop

        College Town

        FAMU and HCA Healthcare partner for 4th Annual Spring Showcase

        Stefan Roberts
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