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Florida first responders urge voters to say no to property tax amendment

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) - First responders made their pitch to Tallahassee voters Thursday about why they should vote against Amendment 3. Polls show Amendment 3, first proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, could go either way at the ballot box. If it passes, homeowners could see their property...

Florida · 13d

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'$400,000 spent, no deed': Quincy, Gadsden County finally move on stalled EMS project

QUINCY, Fla. — A long-awaited emergency medical services project in Gadsden County is finally moving forward after a land dispute raised questions about whether hundreds of thousands of dollars had been invested without securing the property needed for construction. At Tuesday's Quincy City Commission meeting, officials unanimously approved a...

Gadsden County, FL · 14d

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Leon and Gadsden counties urging voters to extend half-cent tax supporting school repairs

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - In Leon and Gadsden counties, voters will decide Tuesday on the extension of a half-cent sales tax that funds school repairs and renovations. Gadsden County Schools Superintendent Elijah Key Jr. said that if voters approve the sales tax increase, the new revenue will go directly toward school building repairs, technology upgrades and facility improvements.

Gadsden County, FL · 13d

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Havana's Veterans Foundation plan town's first Veterans Day parade

Havana will host its first-ever Veterans Day parade on November 7, bringing together local veterans and community members to honor those who served.

Havana, FL · 14d

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‘They need to be honored’: Dream Flights honor Tallahassee veterans

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Local veterans took to the skies for an unforgettable tour overlooking parts of the capital city, all in a World War II airplane. Six veterans took off from Tallahassee International Airport Wednesday morning for a “Dream Flight” sponsored by the Florida Healthcare Association. For...

Tallahassee, FL · 14d

The Cool Down

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Florida county offers home repair grants, prioritizing households with someone 55 or older

Higher-cost projects may instead be financed through a deferred payment, forgivable, interest-free loan.

Leon County, FL · 14d

The Daily Sun

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Jolly, Graham make pitch to voters in final stretch

TALLAHASSEE — With a week until Election Day, David Jolly, the Democratic nominee for governor, knows he needs to boost his margins with voters across the state.

Florida · 14d

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Florida ethics commission dismisses complaint against Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Commission on Ethics announced on Wednesday that no probable cause was found to believe that Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno accepted a gift or misused his position. The decision was made in a closed session meeting on Oct. 23 in Tallahassee. According to a...

Lee County, FL · 14d

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Quincy approves five acres for new Gadsden County EMS facility

Quincy city commissioners approved five acres on Joe Adams Road for a new Gadsden County EMS facility. The county commission must consider the proposal next.

Gadsden County, FL · 15d

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Donalds and Jolly rallies

Florida · 14d

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Dot Inman-Johnson files defamation lawsuit against Tallahassee United PAC

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - As election season rolls on, the race for City Commission Seat 5 remains tense. Dot Inman Johnson has filed a lawsuit against political action committee (PAC) Tallahassee United, which backs her opponent, Dianne Williams-Cox. The lawsuit zeroes in on ads and mailers sent by the PAC...

Tallahassee, FL · 16d

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Boston Highway in Jefferson County to close Nov. 2-6 for road work

MONTICELLO, Fla. -- Drivers in Jefferson County should plan for a full closure of a stretch of Boston Highway for several days in early November. Jefferson County Commissioner Jessica Gramling said Boston Highway (CR 149) will be under a total road closure from Nov. 2 through Nov. 6, 2026. The closure is expected to last the full week, and motorists are urged to use alternate routes.

Jefferson County, FL · 15d

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Jefferson County begins process to relocate animal control facility to top of hill

MONTICELLO, Fla. -- Jefferson County Animal Control is beginning the process of moving its operations to “the top of the hill,” a project officials say will lead to a new, modern facility designed to improve conditions for animals in the county’s custody. The move is described as...

Jefferson County, FL · 15d

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Federal agents at Florida voting site were trying to vote, official says

Federal agents spotted at a Tallahassee early voting site were attempting to cast ballots but were ineligible to vote in Leon County, election officials said.

Florida · 16d

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Bringing the Talent Home: An Interview with Johnny Austin Thompson

Johnny Austin Thompson is a 25-year-old candidate for Florida House District Two and a current Harvard Law School student. A Pensacola native, Thompson’s road to politics has taken him from an upbringing shaped by financial hardship to a run for office in the community where he was raised. The HPR sat down with Thompson to discuss his political evolution from Republican to Democrat, his age and readiness for office, and his vision for representing Northwest Florida.

Tallahassee, FL · 15d

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Jolly, Graham make pitch to voters in final stretch

With a week until Election Day, David Jolly, the Democratic nominee for governor, knows he needs to boost his margins with voters across the state. “Let’s be honest, where we have lost in the past, we’ve got to lose by less. And where we’ve won, we’ve got to win by more,” Jolly said at a rally in Tallahassee on Tuesday evening.

Florida · 14d

Tallahassee Democrat

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North Florida race tests if blue wave reaches GOP stronghold

As Democrats hope a potential statewide blue wave will flip the Second Congressional District, now a Republican stronghold, Democrat Amanda Marie Green and Republican Austin Rogers held their only joint Tallahassee appearance on Oct. 27, offering strikingly different views on immigration, health care and the future of North Florida. The two candidates seeking to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn appeared before about 100 business and community leaders at Capital City Country Club during a forum hosted by the Network of Entrepreneurs and Business Advocates. The question hanging over the race's final week is whether a potential Democratic wave strong enough to threaten Republicans in Florida's governor's and U.S. Senate races reaches one of the GOP's most reliable congressional districts. Republicans have controlled the seat for 12 of the past 14 years, and Dunn won each of his five elections with more than 59% of the vote. The Cook Political Report rates Florida's 2nd Congressional District as solid Republican. Yet Democrats see an opening in the open-seat race amid an unexpectedly competitive statewide political environment. The district, which stretches across 16 counties from Panama City through Tallahassee and south to Perry, is the state's most rural congressional district. There is

Florida · 15d

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11th annual Gadsden County Cancer Walk ends, honoring survivors and volunteers

QUINCY, Fla. -- The 11th annual Gadsden County Cancer Walk has come to a close after bringing the community together in support of cancer awareness, survivors and families impacted by the disease. The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners joined in recognizing the dedication and impact of those who continue...

Gadsden County, FL · 16d

FOX 10 TV

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Major disaster declared in Florida following Hurricane Isaias; federal aid approved

Florida · 14d

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Jefferson County Courthouse removes orange trees over safety, structural concerns

MONTICELLO, Fla. -- Visitors arriving at the Jefferson County Courthouse may notice a different look at the front entrance after two orange trees were removed because of safety and structural concerns. Officials said the trees were creating a slip-and-fall risk because dropping fruit on and around the handicap access ramp....

Monticello, FL · 16d