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Tallahassee Democrat
The value of knowing the history of what surrounds us | Opinion
Preserving the history of people and places provides a blueprint for current and future generations to know and glean from the significance of what, why and how of buildings, streets, and communities that exist today. Without this, present and future generations lose benefit of what it feels like to have models, mentors and monuments to guide and discipline their journeys through life. As Tallahassee historian Delaitre Hollinger said at the Florida Civil Rights unveiling this month, “buildings change, communities disappear, people pass away and sometime within only a generation or two we can drive across land daily and not know who and what was there; who struggled, lived there, is buried there or what had to happen for the community that we live in to be what it is today. This recording of history, interrupts this forgetting." More: Florida TaxWatch honors Dominic Calabro with building naming This came to mind as I read in a recent edition of the Tallahassee Democrat that the former church building at Bronough Street and Park Avenue, now the TaxWatch location, was named for the organization’s longtime president and CEO Dominic Calabro. This historic pastoral edifice was the home church of John Gilmore Riley. Named
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The Business of Disc Golf
The game of disc golf came about in the ’60s, played casually and unofficially using object courses made up of trees, water fountains, and light posts as targets. An official Disc Pole Hole was invented by Ed Headrick in 1976, and the game began gaining traction nationally. Still, disc...
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Something Good: Grammy Award-winning artist, Quincy native donates guitars to alma mater
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - It’s time for something good featuring a homecoming with a musical twist!. Grammy Award-winning artist and Quincy native Billy Dean returned to his alma mater Robert F. Munroe Day School to educate and inspire kids. On Monday, he donated 10 guitars to the music program....
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‘Inspire the future’: New fence mural unveiled at W.T. Moore Elementary
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - After a heartbreaking removal of artistic crosswalks on Dempsey Mayo Road, the Knight Creative Communities Institute (KCCI) unveiled a new public art project at W.T. Moore Elementary. The initiative was a partnership with KCCI, W.T. Moore Elementary and Westminster Oaks. “Connected Communities, Inspire the Future” is...
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Tallahassee community art returns to W.T. Moore Elementary after state crosswalk removal order
NORTHEAST TALLAHASSEE, FL (WTXL) — Tallahassee's colorful crosswalk art may be gone, but a local nonprofit is bringing the color back — just in a different form. Knight Creative Communities Institute unveiled new artwork at W.T. Moore Elementary on Wednesday, including a 50-foot banner and an "Art of the Box" installation outside the school.
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Chiles Takes Team Victory at Hilaman, Fleischer Claims Individual Honors
Chiles, Leon, Florida High and Lincoln competed in a varsity boys golf regular-season event Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Hilaman Golf Course in Tallahassee. The Timberwolves finished first in the team standings with a score of 157 (+13), followed by Leon at 161 (+17), Florida High at 169 (+25) and Lincoln at 190 (+46).
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Florida A&M University to be featured on 17th season of Prime Video’s ‘The College Tour’
TALLAHASSEE, FLA. (WSVN) - Florida A&M University will be featured on the 17th season of “The College Tour” on Prime Video. Ten students and recent graduates will be featured in an episode, as they share why they decided to make FAMU their home away from home. “As a...
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The Usual Suspects - Sept. 13, 2026
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - “The Usual Suspects,” airing in 38 counties, has become one of North Florida’s and South Georgia’s premier political talk shows. To keep up with the latest news as it develops, follow WCTV on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Nextdoor and X (Twitter). Have a...
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WCTV Band of the Week: Thomasville Marching Bulldogs perform half time show
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - WCTV is excited to announce the Thomasville Marching Bulldogs as the Band of the Week!. Each Football Friday Night, WCTV is highlighting a local band. Watch the video above to see the Thomasville Marching Bulldogs perform a part of their halftime show. To keep up with...
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Robinson Invited to Jackson T. Stephens Cup
FRISCO, Texas – Sascha Robinson of Florida A&M Men's Golf has been invited to participate in the Jackson T. Stephens Cup taking place September 14-15, at Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco in Frisco, Texas. Robinson is one of seven individuals competing from Historically Black College/University (HBCU) programs in both women and men's action including Howard, Jackson State, Prairie View A&M and, of course, Florida A&M.
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The Music Man, George Corradino, has left the bandstand
The Music Man, George Corradino, has left the bandstand If you’ve never seen the award-winning 1962 musical and movie, The Music Man, the famous line is, “I always think there’s a band, kid.” Robert Preston was the band “professor” in the movie. It could just as easily have been George Corradino. If you love music, you probably knew Dr. George Corradino…
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Author David Brooks to Join FSU President Richard McCullough for Conversation on Character, Civil Discourse
Tonight, Florida State University will welcome bestselling author and commentator David Brooks to campus Sept. 10 for a conversation with President Richard McCullough exploring character, leadership, and how people can engage thoughtfully across differences. Hosted by FSU’s Institute for Governance and Civics, the event will begin at 6 p.m. at...
Tallahassee Democrat
Should Tallahassee rename a historic Frenchtown street? | Opinion
Why would we rename Tallahassee’s Virginia Street, an historical Green Book street, for anyone? No matter how much we might esteem that person? The Negro Motorist Green Book was used during the Jim Crow era to guide Black people who traveled on Southern roads to safety – to places they could eat, sleep and avoid “sundown towns” where they were fair game after dark. But on Sept. 9, the Tallahassee City Commission will take up a proposal to change the name a portion of Virginia Street to Drs. R. B. Holmes and Gloria P. Holmes Street. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church , has played a major role in Tallahassee’s history. Rev. Holmes has led the church for the last 40 years. According to the Tallahassee Democrat, “The renaming request was made by Tallahassee City Commissioner Dianne Williams-Cox , a member of that church, on behalf of community members who point to his significant role in revitalizing the community.” The city staff has recommended the commission pass the proposal. I understand why Williams-Cox would want to rename a street for her pastor. Their church has been successful at expanding into the surrounding neighborhood. And as Williams-Cox runs for re-election, she wants to
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Events planned across Northwest Florida for 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
Multiple events are taking place in Northwest Florida in honor of the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. On Friday, the National Naval Aviation Museum Foundation is hosting public remembrance ceremony beginning at 9:30 a.m. It will take place at the Blue Angels Atrium inside NAS Pensacola....
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Something Good: Tallahassee Museum’s fishing cat ‘Marina’ goes viral
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - It’s time for something good and talk about “catfish!”. You may have seen a video from the Tallahassee Museum going viral over the weekend. The video shows the museum’s fishing cat, Marina, practicing her natural instincts. Marina was showing off her hunting skills...
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Retiring Ringling Museum director recalls 15 years of challenges and fun
SARASOTA — As he walks across the 66-acre campus of The Ringling to show a visitor a building restoration nearing completion, Executive Director Steven High smiles as he points out some of the projects, additions and renovations he oversaw during his 15 years of leadership.