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Wakulla’s Jarell Randolph wins Play of the Week

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Every Friday night throughout the high school football season, we bring you three plays. They’re our Plays of the Week, and you get to decide the winner. Week one didn’t disappoint, with Florida High, Thomas County Central, and Wakulla all providing stellar nominees this week.

Wakulla County, FL · 08-27
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Leon School Board OKs pay raise for eligible teachers, others are left out

A select group of Leon County Schools teachers is up for salary increases – all while over half of the district's educators have been excluded from the pay raise. During an Aug. 25 meeting, LCS board members voted unanimously to approve a 2026-27 memorandum of understanding between the district and the Leon Classroom Teachers Association (LCTA) for the state's Teacher Salary Increase Allocation (TSIA), which was changed this year by legislators to only give a $1,554 pay raise to teachers who have 10 or more years of experience in Florida classrooms. “Having been a teacher for many years, sometimes these things are out of our control, sadly,” LCS board member Laurie Lawson Cox said during the meeting. “None of us like the stipulations that were put on there and the lack of flexibility that it allowed our district to have.” After negotiations, the teachers association and LCS officials came to a tentative agreement about the salary increase allocation on July 30. Roughly $2 million will be allocated through the agreement, which includes $1.3 million for classroom teacher raises. The MOU comes after a tentative $615 million budget for 2026-27 was passed by the school board last month. The teachers union's

Leon County, FL · 08-26

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Gadsden County launches dual-enrollment correctional officer program for seniors

GADSDEN COUNTY, Fla. — High school seniors in Gadsden County are getting a new path into public safety careers through a dual enrollment program that will allow students to earn correctional officer certification before graduation. The Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office, working with the Florida Public Safety Institute and the...

Gadsden County, FL · 08-26
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Florida Tests 'Armed' School Drones as Safety Debates & Costs Explode Across the State

The drones can launch in 15 seconds, blast sirens and pepper spray, ram an attacker at 60 mph and beam live video to cops, and Florida parents are split on whether it is genius protection or straight out of a sci fi movie.

Florida · 08-25
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Blountstown football team getting set to host Bay in week two game

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -It’s another good test for the Blountstown Tigers here in week two of the high school football season. The game set for Blountstown’s ballfield Friday has Coach Waggoner and his guys getting ready to host the Bay Tornadoes. Bay heading that way coming off...

Blountstown, FL · 08-27

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Leon County families facing waitlists for before- and after-school care

Leon County Schools says 10 elementary schools currently have waitlists for its Extended Day Enrichment Program for after-school. A before-school waitlist also exists at 6 schools.

Leon County, FL · 08-26

Tallahassee Reports

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High Level LCS Officials on Administrative Leave

An official statement from Leon County Schools indicate that Dr. Michele Gayle and Mrs. Margaret Farris have been placed on administrative leave while Leon County...

Leon County, FL · 08-25

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Bearcats track down placements at Dueling Summits meet

Bainbridge High School and Bainbridge Middle School runners placed at the first cross country meet of the season in Tallahassee Saturday.    Anniston Willis finished first place overall in the […]

Bainbridge, GA · 08-24

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Two top Leon Schools execs on leave amid review of foundation's finances

Two top school district administrators have been placed on paid leave as financial records related to the Foundation for Leon County Schools are being reviewed. The district's only Deputy Superintendent, Michelle Gayle, and the foundation's Executive Director Margaret Farris were placed on administrative leave on Aug. 21, and the foundation's board members were notified of the news in an email that same day in which they were advised not to contact the individuals. "Administrative leave should not be interpreted as a presumption or finding of wrongdoing," LCS spokesperson Chris Petley said in a statement. "This action allows the district to conduct a thorough and appropriate review of circumstances and determine whether any official action is warranted." The district review was first reported by Tallahassee Reports. It is unclear what prompted the need for the financial records to be reviewed, and attempts to get a comment from LCS Superintendent Rocky Hanna were unsuccessful. "As this is an ongoing review, there will be no further information at this time," Petley said. The Tallahassee Democrat has filed a records request seeking any communication to the Foundation's board members regarding the administrative leave. Gayle serves as the deputy superintendent of Professional, Intervention and Community

Leon County, FL · 08-25

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Tallahassee Quarterback Club Announces Week 1 Football Award Winners

The Tallahassee Quarterback Club has announced its first high school football players of the week for the 2026 season, recognizing standout performances from Leon, Godby, Florida High and Maclay. Godby quarterback Landon Dougherty was named Offensive Player of the Week after helping lead the Cougars to a 35-13 victory over...

Tallahassee, FL · 08-24

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Godby Football Snaps The Streak as Big Bend Teams Roll

High school football returned to the Capital City on Friday night, and Leon County’s teams delivered a statement opening week. Six of the area’s eight programs posted wins in Week 1 of the FHSAA schedule, headlined by a long-awaited breakthrough in one of Tallahassee’s fiercest rivalries. Here’s a look at every local result, the names behind them, and one stat that told the story of each game.

Leon County, FL · 08-25

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Former Leon County teacher takes art lessons on the road, brings sessions to students of all ages

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A former Leon County Schools teacher is taking art lessons out of the classroom and on the road. Tara Whichello, who has taught in public, private and alternative schools in several states, returned to Tallahassee and started offering art lessons as the “Traveling Art Teacher.”

Leon County, FL · 08-24

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‘You should be proud’: FAMU students share Rattler pride on first day of fall classes

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Florida A&M University students started their first day of classes and students are looking forward to a new school year. FAMU welcomed nearly 2,000 first time students and also many students, like Trenton Swagger, who is going into his last moments on campus. “Really looking forward...

Tallahassee, FL · 08-24

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Florida A&M volleyball host final exhibition match before regular season

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Florida A&M volleyball hosted Edward Waters on Sunday afternoon for the teams final exhibition match before the regular season begins on Friday. The Rattlers swept the match in straight sets. The teams played all five sets to get in extra preseason work. Florida A&M won every set.

Tallahassee, FL · 08-24

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Florida A&M University Acquires Historic Facility Previously Used By Pioneering Black Doctors

Florida A&M University (FAMU) has acquired a historic property that was home to many Black physicians.

Tallahassee, FL · 08-17

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‘It is essential’: Collegetown businesses welcome back students, see business boost

With college students now back in town, the streets are busy again, and businesses in the Collegetown area say they’re starting to feel that “boost” again.

Tallahassee, FL · 08-23

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FSU Panama City celebrates incoming class as application numbers rise

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Holley Academic Center rang with Florida State University pride this afternoon, as the college welcomed its incoming class of first-year students. FSU Panama City held its annual first-year student convocation where 70 incoming students sited the Seminole Creed. FSU Panama City’s Dean Randy Hanna said...

Panama City, FL · 08-24

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Chris Young named Chipola College’s 2026-2027 Outstanding Alumnus

JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A Chipola College alumnus was recognized during its back-to-school opening session on Monday. According to Chipola College, Chris Young was named its 2026-2027 Outstanding Alumnus during the event, where staff and faculty gathered to celebrate the new school year and America’s 250th anniversary. Young, a 1997 graduate, is now an […]

Marianna, FL · 08-21

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FAMU and FSU students move into dorms ahead of new school year

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) -Thousands of students at Florida A&M University and Florida State University are moving into their college dorms Saturday. There was plenty of excitement, and a few nerves, on both campuses as parents and students got ready for a new school year. All day long, parents were out...

Tallahassee, FL · 08-22