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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 · 10d
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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 · 10d
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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 · 11d

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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 · 10d
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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 · 10d

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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 · 10d

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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 · 11d

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

Florida · 10d

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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 · 11d

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West Bainbridge Primary hosts Literacy on the Lawn

West Bainbridge Primary students and parents lounged on the lawn for a morning of reading and other activities during the school’s Literacy on the Lawn event on Wednesday. The event […]

Decatur County, GA · 11d

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Byron Donalds campaigns in Pensacola as NW Florida FEMA funding remains pending

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- More than two weeks after Hurricane Isaias hammered Northwest Florida, power has been restored and debris cleanup is underway. But one key item is still missing: approval for FEMA to begin delivering federal funds to the area. Today, Republican candidate for Governor Byron Donalds was in Pensacola,...

Pensacola, FL · 11d

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Roland Martin brings Black Votes Matter to Tallahassee

TALLAHASSEE — Roland Martin hosted his “Black Votes Matter 2026” live show at The Edison on Friday, Oct. 23, bringing an election-focused conversation to Florida A&M University’s homecoming celebrations. Rattlers filled the restaurant to celebrate homecoming and watch the broadcast, according to event organizers. Democratic candidates,...

Tallahassee, FL · 12d

Tallahassee Democrat

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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 · 14d

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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 · 14d

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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 · 13d

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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 · 12d

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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 · 13d

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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 · 14d

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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 · 13d