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This Surprisingly Affordable Florida Coastal Town Is A Hidden Gem For Retirees

A phone booth once served as an official police station in this little coastal town. Today, a replica stands along the highway, while the original is preserved inside the Carrabelle History Museum. I can’t imagine a better sign that a place takes itself just seriously enough. That quirky landmark...

Carrabelle, FL · 6d
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Madison County Fire Rescue takes over Madison city fire operations with no service lapse

MADISON COUNTY, Fla. -- Madison County Fire Rescue took over fire operations for the City of Madison effective Nov. 1, 2026, with officials saying residents should not expect any interruption in emergency response. Madison County Fire Rescue said there will be no lapse in fire or EMS coverage during the...

Madison County, FL · 6d
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Nuts About Jackson County: Pecans, Peanuts & More

Although they may be a little harder to find than they used to be, no trip through the Florida Panhandle is complete without making at least one U-turn to stop at a roadside boiled peanut stand. The deep South is known for two nuts in particular, peanuts and pecans, and here in Jackson County, we’re proud to grow both. The holidays just wouldn’t be the same without our beloved pecans!

Jackson County, FL · 6d
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Retirees Find Brick Streets And Low Prices In Quincy, A Quiet Town Near Tallahassee

Some towns grow fast and change every year, but this one has barely moved in a decade. Quincy had 7,972 people in 2010 and 7,970 in 2020, which says a lot about its steady pace. Retirees looking for brick streets, a calm daily rhythm, and lower living costs are starting...

Quincy, FL · 10d
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'20-year-old approvals': Wakulla County clears way for 191-home subdivision over objection

A Wakulla County homeowner's fight to stop construction of Raker's Crossing exposed a 20-year-old development approval, questions about infrastructure capacity and stormwater runoff, and a permitting process that allows millions to be spent on infrastructure before final utility capacity checks. Commissioners rejected his appeal but acknowledged growing concerns about the county's development rules.

Wakulla County, FL · 9d

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Tallahassee, Valdosta honor hometown ties to World Series Champion Brewers

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - When the final out was recorded in St. Petersburg Wednesday night, two Milwaukee Brewers pitchers with local links ran onto the field in jubilation. Shane Drohan and DL Hall are now World Series champions. Drohan pitched for Florida State from 2018 to 2020. After his junior...

Valdosta, GA · 9d

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North Florida Fair prioritizing safety ahead of opening

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The North Florida Fair opens one week from Thursday and safety is at the top of mind as the countdown continues. This year, the fair released a code of conduct to make the rules public and known ahead of time. Executive Director of the fair, Miranda...

Tallahassee, FL · 9d

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Federal jury convicts Atlanta man of illegal firearm possession in Tallahassee trial

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- A federal jury in Tallahassee found an Atlanta man guilty of illegally possessing a firearm after investigators said they found a loaded handgun during a traffic stop tied to a human trafficking operation. Jonathan Deon Morehead, 38, of Atlanta, Georgia, was convicted following a trial on a...

Tallahassee, FL · 8d

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From seed to scare: How a Jackson County family makes its haunted corn maze

JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Walter Mosier, owner of Mosier’s Haunted Corn Maze, said the idea began when his children were in high school. “When the kids were back in high school, they kept telling me, Dad, we ought to do a corn maze,” Mosier said. “So we thought we’d plant a few acres of corn and just give it a try.”

Jackson County, FL · 9d

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North Florida Oct. 31–Nov. 1: Clocks Fall Back Halloween Night

Tallahassee's sunset shifts from 6:50 p.m. Saturday to 5:49 p.m. Sunday as clocks move back.

Florida · 8d

Tallahassee Reports

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California Climate Group Gives Matlow PAC $200,000 Days Before Election

Late disclosure of major contribution raises questions about outside influence, Tallahassee’s energy policies and the timing of campaign finance reporting. Tallahassee mayoral candidate Jeremy Matlow’s...

Tallahassee, FL · 8d

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$4.5M awarded to help protect Wakulla Springs

Leon County has been awarded $4.5 million in state grants to expand sewer service and help homeowners upgrade septic systems to protect Wakulla Springs and improve water quality.

Leon County, FL · 9d

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‘I’m thankful’: Tallahassee couple honored for 40 years of service with street renaming

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Two pillars of the Tallahassee faith community were honored Thursday with a street bearing their names. Rev. Dr. RB Holmes and his wife Dr. Gloria Holmes have served the Tallahassee Community for 40 years through their work at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church on Tennessee St. and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Tallahassee, FL · 9d

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Leon schools board OKs superintendent authority for fund transfers with notice

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- For years, Leon County Schools district has temporarily borrowed money from one fund to cover expenses in another, including employee payroll. The money is eventually repaid, and district officials say the transfers help keep payroll and other expenses covered during months when revenue is low, with repayment made as additional funding comes in.

Tallahassee, FL · 10d

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HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND: Events happening around the Big Bend and South Georgia

We'll have a mix of sun and clouds, with chances of rain during the evening hours beginning on Saturday. Here are some events happening around the Big Bend and South Georgia.

Tallahassee, FL · 9d

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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 · 9d

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Leon County Ranks First Among Florida’s Larger Counties in Children Living in Single-Parent Households

Leon County has the highest percentage of children living in single-parent households among Florida’s 37 counties with populations exceeding 95,000, according to 2024 U.S. Census...

Leon County, FL · 8d

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Leon County opens first disc golf course, new playground at Jackson View Park

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Leon County marked a milestone for outdoor recreation at Jackson View Park this morning, celebrating the opening of the county’s first disc golf course along with an upgraded playground. County leaders, staff and a representative from the Tallahassee Disc Golf Association spoke during the event, which...

Leon County, FL · 11d