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Leon County Schools reacts as voters approve half-cent sales tax, 1-mill levy for teacher compensation

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Two ballot measures in Leon County will bring millions of dollars to schools and potentially thousands to teacher salaries. Voters passed both measures — a half-cent sales tax and a 1-mill levy for teacher compensation— on Tuesday and both the school district and the Leon Classroom Teachers Association (LCTA) are celebrating. They say they’re thankful for the community’s support to improve our classrooms.

Leon County, FL · 2d
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FAMU’s Oliver Gilbert Wins Florida’s 24th District, Heading to Washington to Succeed Frederica Wilson

Oliver Gilbert is headed to Congress, and the Florida A&M University alumnus will represent the South Florida community that raised him. On Tuesday night, the Miami-Dade County commissioner won Florida’s 24th Congressional District over Republican Te Mayonna Brown. As a result, he will succeed longtime Rep. Frederica Wilson in Washington.

Tallahassee, FL · 2d
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Tallahassee's changing commission could reshape how city decisions are made

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- For years, a 3-2 split has shaped some of the biggest decisions at City Hall. Tuesday’s results brought a new look to the commission, with Matlow elected mayor and Perez winning Matlow’s former seat. Matlow said his early focus goes beyond who votes with whom....

Tallahassee, FL · 1d
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Midday Update: Tallahassee new city commission, LCS 2027 Budget Cuts

WTXL ABC 27 Midday Update: Here are the top stories we're following around the Big Bend, South Georgia, nationally, and your Thursday forecast.

Tallahassee, FL · 1d

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‘Tough conversations’: Local officials react as Florida voters pass Amendment 3

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Tallahassee has a big issue to tackle now that Florida voters passed Amendment 3 earlier this week. Homeowners will see lower tax bills thanks to Amendment 3, but now the city is set to lose tens of millions of dollars in property tax revenue. Florida voters passed Amendment 3 with 62% of the vote and Leon County was the most anti-Amendment 3 county in the state.

Tallahassee, FL · 1d

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Election Results: Marshall Rawson takes Florida District 10 House representative race

Marshall Rawson defeated Merrillee Malwitz-Jipson by 36.4 percentage points in the race to represent the Florida House’s 10th District. Called shortly after 8:30 p.m., Rawson ended the race with a little under 43,000 votes; Malwitz-Jipson finished with just under 20,000. Rawson thanked his supporters via a post on X,...

Florida · 3d

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Byron Donalds And Angela Rye Clash Over Voting Rights, FAMU Funding On 'The Breakfast Club'

The exchange turned tense after the GOP nominee for Florida governor said Georgia’s election law had not suppressed the Black vote.

Florida · 3d

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Leon County elections supervisor outlines post-election steps for 2026 general election

LEON COUNTY, Fla. -- Even after Election Day, Leon County election officials still have several steps to complete before final results are certified for the 2026 General Election, including reviewing a small number of outstanding ballots and conducting a full post-election audit. “Although Election Day has passed, the General Election...

Leon County, FL · 1d

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From FAMU to Spelman, HBCU Alumni Make History in the Midterms

For decades, Black leaders have been preaching that HBCUs consistently punch above their weight, producing some of the nation’s best and brightest doctors, educators, and lawmakers. If it wasn’t understood before, this year’s midterms proved their point … again. From Howard University’s hilltop to the highest...

Tallahassee, FL · 10h

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Leon County Voters Reject Consolidation Plan

Leon County voters rejected a proposal Tuesday to pursue consolidation of Tallahassee and Leon County governments, marking the fifth time voters have opposed efforts to...

Leon County, FL · 11h

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As City Commission flips progressive, Williams-Cox’s watch party goes on

In a night that local progressives surged , moderate Dianne Williams-Cox defeated Dot Inman-Johnson and maintained her position on Tallahassee City Commission Seat 5. While votes rolled in, the incumbent held a watch party at Tallahassee Nights Live . “I appreciate folks who came and vouched for me and closed the case for me, who came to talk about me and what it is that I've done, and who I really am,” Williams-Cox said in an interview with the Tallahassee Democrat as the night began. “I really want people to understand that I'm here working for us, not for me, not for any special group, all of us.” The vibes were high throughout the night, as the party of around 100 people featured a DJ and catered food. The event began at 7 p.m. and lasted until approximately 10 p.m. While she has regularly traded barbs with Matlow on the commission dais before voting him down 3-2, Williams-Cox shared a conciliatory message Tuesday night. “My priority is to meet my new commission, who I'll be working with, and get to understand what's important to them, so that we can become more unified and be able to work together and move

Tallahassee, FL · 2d

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Byron Donalds Closes Florida Governor Bid With Family, Protesters in Bonita Springs

Byron Donalds brought his wife and three sons to an event at Sugarshack Downtown in Bonita Springs on Monday as he concluded his Republican campaign for Florida governor. Erika Donalds and the couple's three sons, Damon, Darin and Mason, joined the candidate for the event, according to The News-Press. Protesters...

Bonita Springs, FL · 3d

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Quincy moves to repair deteriorating electrical substation

QUINCY, Fla. — Years of neglected maintenance have left one of Quincy's most critical electrical facilities in alarming condition, with failed safety equipment, deteriorating transformers and a control building that officials say is literally rotting away. Now, city leaders are moving toward a $500,000 overhaul of the Southside electrical...

Quincy, FL · 2d

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Addition Financial surprises Tallahassee, Thomas County teachers with $1,500 classroom grants

THOMAS COUNTY, Ga. (WCTV) - Addition Financial Credit Union is lending a hand in support of some local teachers in Tallahassee and Thomasville. Addition Financial Credit Union awarded $1,500 in classroom funds to nine teachers in North Florida and South Georgia through the Addition in Action Grant Program, according to a press release.

Tallahassee, FL · 3d

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Gadsden County property owners hope for tax cuts as officials warn of service impacts

GADSDEN COUNTY, Fla. — Property owners in Gadsden County are hoping for relief as a proposed cut in property taxes could lower their bills, but county leaders warn it could also create a multimillion-dollar budget hole that threatens local services. Noah Murray, a Gadsden County resident, said he wants...

Gadsden County, FL · 2d

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Memorial Hospital & Manor explores possibility of new hospital for Decatur County

Memorial Hospital & Manor is taking an important step toward planning for the future of healthcare in Bainbridge and Decatur County through a comprehensive facility master planning initiative that will […]

Decatur County, GA · 3d

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At this Florida virtual school, students attend in the Metaverse

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) - An online school founded by incoming First Lady of Florida is gaining popularity. It’s not school on a laptop or phone but it is virtual, with school taking place in the “Metaverse.” The program is Optima Academy Online, founded by Erika Donalds, which enables students to attend live classes while wearing virtual reality goggles.

Florida · 5h

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The Village hosts first Sensory Zone pop-up

Decatur County held its first ever Sensory Zone pop-up at The Old Post Office on Halloween night, sponsored by The Village Perinatal Services Inc. and local businesses in Bainbridge. The […]

Bainbridge, GA · 2d

Tallahassee Democrat

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2 Leon County restaurants get perfect scores; 6 fail inspection

Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Leon County restaurant inspections site . Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Leon County, Florida, for the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2026. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here. You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name . Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a 'snapshot' of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Leon County restaurant inspection site . Which Leon County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections? These restaurants met all standards during their Oct. 26-Nov. 1 inspections and no violations were found. Ck Crabhouse

Leon County, FL · 4d

The Cool Down

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Florida's Leon County offers homeowners up to $7,500 to upgrade septic systems and protect springs

The project has four phases with an estimated total cost of about $110 million.

Leon County, FL · 3d