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North Florida Land Deal Finalized
An $8.25 million deal to purchase a conservation easement that would preserve 4,808 acres of land north of Tallahassee has been finalized, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection announced Friday. Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state Cabinet approved the deal with Gem Land Co. in September. “These types of acquisitions are essential to further conserve […]
‘Overwhelming’: Second Harvest says tens of thousands are experiencing food insecurity in Leon County
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Many Leon County families are struggling to get back on their feet as they deal with storm damage and loss of food from power outages earlier this month. Second Harvest of the Big Bend has been working round-the-clock to help. As part of its disaster response,...
Magnolia Drive construction restarts after recent storms, tornadoes, Leon County says
Some Tallahassee drivers can expect more road closures as part of their commute as Leon County resumes phase 2 of the Magnolia Drive Trail Project. The entire project, which officially began in 2021, looks to "enhance connectivity and improve safety" along the South Magnolia corridor from South Adams Street to Apalachee Parkway.
‘Closer than a brother’: Childhood friend keeps legacy of Iwo Jima flag raiser alive 79 years later
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - It’s a brief yet powerful stop each year during Honor Flight Tallahassee. The whirlwind trip that sends local veterans to Washington, D.C. always stops at the Marine Corps Memorial depicting the iconic photo taken at Iwo Jima on Febrary 23, 1945. The seismic moment in American history, perfectly captured in bronze.
‘We deserve to be here’: Forgotten faces of the Vietnam Era
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Of the 76 veterans aboard Tallahassee Honor Flight’s 10th mission, only three were women. While their experiences in the armed forces were different, all three served in the same war and branch!. There were two messages echoed by these women throughout the day: that they...
Florida is establishing the ‘Office of Ocean Economy’ at FAU, pushing to advance discoveries
Florida’s new Office of Ocean Economy — a statewide effort to harness public and private research, education, technology and business applications involving water — will be housed at Florida Atlantic University. The effort, which envisions a collaboration among all state universities and businesses, was sponsored by Democratic and Republican state lawmakers from South Florida. State Rep. Chip ...
It's Our Honor 2024 Special
This year marks the 10th annual trip to D.C. for Honor Flight Tallahassee. WCTV once again traveled with local veterans to the nation’s capitol and documented the heroes’ welcome and whirlwind trip they experienced. It’s our honor to capture these unforgettable moments for those who have served our country, and we will be sharing veterans’ stories from this trip for the entire month of May.
5 served in Vietnam, 1 came home: Tallahassee resident, vet remembers '66 classmates
The Vietnam War took a heavy toll on the students and families of Vero Beach High School’s Class of 1966. As our involvement in the war deepened, and especially after North Vietnam launched its deadly Tet Offensive, the news of our classmates serving in the Army and killed in action began arriving home one by one: ...
Charter proposal to double Tallahassee city commissioner pay faces likely headwinds
A city of Tallahassee charter amendment that would give a big pay raise to city commissioners — a proposal that percolated from the elected officials themselves — faces probable headwinds at the ballot box this fall. Some city voters will be turned off by the mere idea of giving more money to elected...
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