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Florida cities among country's best college towns, says report

Several Florida cities were among the best college towns in the country, according to a report by WalletHub . The personal finance company ranked 415 cities of "varying sizes" based on their "wallet friendliness," social environment and academic and economic opportunities. The full methodology used to compile the list is available on WalletHub's website. Tampa, Orlando, Gainesville, Miami and Tallahassee all ranked among WalletHub's top 20 college towns and cities. Tampa, which ranked sixth overall, had a total score of 57.26, a wallet friendliness rank of 159, a social environment rank of six and an academic and economic opportunities rank of 149. Orlando, which ranked ninth overall, had a total score of 56.84, a wallet friendliness rank of 185, a social environment rank of four and an academic and economic opportunities rank of 145. Gainesville, which ranked 14th, had a total score of 55.7, a wallet friendliness rank of 108, a social environment rank of 52 and an academic and economic opportunities rank of 127. Miami, which ranked 19th, had a total score of 54.38, a wallet friendliness rank of 243, a social environmental rank of five and an academic and economic opportunities rank of 177. Tallahassee, which ranked 20th,

Tallahassee, FL · 16d

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Leon County seeks answers on repair costs, safety after downtown manhole explosions

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- At an Oct. 13 Leon County commission meeting, Chairman Christian Caban raised concerns about the city’s response to the explosions and said the city’s explanation left him with more questions about what happened. “And the response is it was an electrical fire. I’ve never seen...

Leon County, FL · 15d
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Come together: Democrats David Jolly, Angie Nixon stump on FAMU campus as election draws near

TALLAHASSEE — The two Democrats at the top of the Florida party’s statewide ticket came together Friday on the campus of Florida A&M University — one of the few times they have campaigned in tandem since winning their nominations. Both Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly, a former...

Tallahassee, FL · 14d
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Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez Addresses Affordability, Insurance and South Florida's Future

In an exclusive Calle Ocho News interview, the Florida lawmaker discusses household costs, environmental protection, healthcare, education and the priorities shaping her work in Tallahassee. As South Florida families continue confronting high housing costs, property insurance premiums and financial pressures, Florida State Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez says affordability remains one...

Florida · 13d
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Step Back Into The ’90s At One Of The Last Video Rental Stores In Florida

There are very few places left in Florida where you can walk in, browse thousands of physical movies, and walk out with something you actually want to watch, but Cap City Video Lounge in Tallahassee is one of them. It’s the kind of place that makes you feel like you’ve...

Tallahassee, FL · 14d

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Democratic gubernatorial candidate visits Thomasville ahead of election

THOMAS COUNTY, GA (WTXL) — As gubernatorial candidates campaign across south Georgia, local farmers say affordability is what they want to see Georgia's next governor address. Agriculture is a big part of Georgia's economy, and farmers say keeping up with operations has become a challenge. WATCH FULL REPORT BELOW:

Thomasville, GA · 15d

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Traffic light installed at intersection near K-8 school in Woodville

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A traffic light has officially been installed at the intersection of Woodville Highway and Natural Bridge Road. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) shared that it should be fully operational by the end of Oct. This is part of Woodville’s plan to make safety improvements near the K-9 school.

Woodville, FL · 15d

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

We have a beautiful, windy weekend ahead. Here are some activities happening around the Big Bend and South Georgia.

Tallahassee, FL · 16d

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‘It smells and feels like an intimidation tactic’: Immigration enforcement spotted at early voting polls in Florida

Two Florida counties have reported seeing immigration enforcement at or near polling places open for in-person early voting hours. In Leon County, Supervisor of Elections Mark Earley said two U.S. Customs and Border Patrol vehicles were seen at the Northeast Branch Library, the busiest polling site in the county, on Monday. And in Monroe County, […] The post ‘It smells and feels like an intimidation tactic’: Immigration enforcement spotted at early voting polls in Florida appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .

Florida · 17d

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Brown water returns to Wakulla County as neighbors demand a real fix

Wakulla Gardens neighbors face brown water and low pressure again after Talquin's system flushing. Neighbors say they want a permanent fix.

Wakulla County, FL · 16d

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Digital political signs in Tallahassee back up and running with new message

After digital political signs were spotted earlier this week in the capital city and were turned off; the signs were seen back up and running on Thursday.

Tallahassee, FL · 16d

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Federal Agents Spotted Near Florida Early Voting Sites, Alarming Election Officials

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tallahassee, FL — Federal immigration agents have been spotted near early voting locations in two Florida counties, prompting complaints from election officials who say the presence risks intimidating voters during an already tense midterm election. In Leon County, Supervisor of Elections Mark Earley said two Customs and Border Protection vehicles parked outside the county’s busiest early voting location Monday morning for about 10 minutes. Earley filed a formal complaint with the FBI, saying voters should never feel intimidated by law enforcement or other government officials while casting ballots. A separate incident occurred in Monroe County, where video showed masked federal agents conducting an arrest near an early voting location in Key Largo. Election Supervisor Sherri Hodies said frightened voters contacted her office afterward. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “I’m not happy about it. Frankly, I was stunned,” Hodies said. She contacted CBP and provided the locations of polling sites while asking agents to conduct enforcement activities elsewhere. Federal law sharply restricts the use of military or federal authority to interfere with elections or intimidate voters. The incidents come amid heightened concerns about the Trump administration’s use of immigration enforcement around election-related activities. Homeland Security Secretary

Leon County, FL · 17d

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Federal agents seen at 2 Florida voting sites

Florida · 15d

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The race for Florida Governor

Florida · 15d

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Florida Heat Melts Metal Statue of Ron DeSantis

A life-size metal statue of Florida governor Ron DeSantis was unveiled in the state capital of Tallahassee last week and immediately began to melt, The Guardian reports, revealing a skull behind the politician’s face. The project was organized by environmental activists seeking to highlight the Republican leader’s sustained efforts to end or block climate-change protections. The sculpture was made of solid gallium, a silvery material that melts at 85.6 degrees Fahrenheit—well below the record highs that scorched Florida cities this past summer.

Florida · 17d

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‘Disappointed’: Tallahassee city leaders push back against Leon County’s fire services report

Tallahassee city commissioners heard TFD Fire Chief Gene Sanders’ five-year strategic plan Wednesday, followed by a heated debate over Leon County’s Benesch report on fire services.

Tallahassee, FL · 17d

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Gubernatorial candidates court voters ahead of Nov. 3 election

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WWSB) - Voters are about 10 days from the Nov. 3 general election. Polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. for in-person voting. Voters will decide county and city races, as well as three proposed constitutional amendments. They will also choose a new governor.

Tallahassee, FL · 15d

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Long Play Sees Florida in Play for Democrats

Jennifer Palmieri, the former White House communications director for President Obama, did not plan to put Florida in her new YouTube series. Then she watched what was happening in Tallahassee. Palmieri hosts Long Play, a free documentary series from the team behind Showtime’s The Circus. It looks at Southern politics...

Florida · 16d