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FAMU students want a champion in the governor’s mansion

The exterior of the Florida State Capital Complex in Tallahassee, Fla. (Adam McCullough / Adobe Stock) As students prepare to vote for a new governor in the Nov. 3 General election, Florida A&M University students are asking for a leader who will invest in them and their future. In speaking...

Tallahassee, FL · 10d
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Tallahassee law firm surprises local elementary students with free Halloween costumes for sixth year

NORTHWEST TALLAHASSEE, FL (WTXL) — Students at Kate Sullivan Elementary got a spooky surprise Wednesday, as they were given the chance to pick out their very own Halloween costumes ahead of the holiday. WATCH FULL REPORT BELOW:. From Spider-Man to mermaids, the options were far and wide as students...

Tallahassee, FL · 9d
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Florida Seniors Face New Early Decision Option

For many high school seniors, choosing college is a big decision. The University of Florida (UF) and Florida State University (FSU) are introducing early decision for fall 2027 applicants. While the new admissions pathway lets applicants receive decisions sooner, it also requires students to commit to the college if accepted.

Tallahassee, FL · 9d
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Leon County’s student recruitment effort nets 12 paid returns from a list of 619

LEON COUNTY, Fla. -- Leon County Schools’ effort to bring students back to the district — and recapture the state funding tied to enrollment — has so far produced 12 verified qualifying returns under a contract with an outside recruitment company, but the company says the early numbers don’t tell the whole story.

Leon County, FL · 9d
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Playoff bound: four Big Bend football teams make SSAA postseason

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The road to The Villages is set for four Big Bend high school football teams in the Sunshine State Athletic Association (SSAA). The organization released its playoff brackets Sunday. Maclay earned the number one seed in the 11-Man North Division by way of their perfect 9-0...

Tallahassee, FL · 12d

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

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Kickoff time, TV channel announced for FSU vs Boston College

The FSU Seminoles and Boston College Eagles will have an early start time on Saturday, Nov. 7, in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. The ACC announced on Monday that the game will start at noon ET and air on the ACC Network. FSU leads the all-time series 16-6 against the Eagles, including a 9-3 record at Alumni Stadium. The Seminoles have won three consecutive road games against Boston College, with the last meeting taking place in 2023. Boston College did beat FSU 28-13 in 2024 in Tallahassee. The Seminoles have not won on the road since the 2023 season, dropping their last 12 true road games. They did take the Miami Hurricanes to double-overtime two weeks ago, but they were unable to pull off the upset. Florida State (3-4, 1-3 ACC) will host the Clemson Tigers on Saturday night before the game against the Eagles. Clemson (4-3, 2-2) lost to the Virginia Tech Hokies 20-16 last weekend, with FSU enjoying its final bye of the season. They are 1-1 on the road this season, losing to the LSU Tigers and beating the Cal Golden Bears. Boston College (4-3, 2-2) will play the Duke Blue Devils this weekend. The Eagles are on a

Tallahassee, FL · 12d

The Post-Searchlight

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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 · 12d

Teen Vogue

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Florida A&M University's Homecoming Fashion Show Brought Black Excellence to the Land of Oz

Florida A&M University Homecoming is unlike any other. From the never-ending weeklong festivities to the strong alum presence, this one week is the experience of a lifetime. Part of the celebrations is an annual fashion and art show, where students have the opportunity to creatively direct and own the runway. Previous shows’ themes explored fashion in unconventional ways, like last year’s show, which combined musical genres with style and trends.

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 · 15d

WCTV

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‘Things are really booming’: FAMU homecoming brings business opportunities for local vendors

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Florida A&M University (FAMU) homecoming is bringing crowds and business opportunities to vendors selling food, clothing, art and accessories along Perry Street and around campus. FAMU alum Conquiesta Cooper has set up a booth with custom-made items during homecoming weekend for five years. “I enjoy making...

Tallahassee, FL · 14d

WCTV

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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 · 14d

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Aucilla Christian sweeps Lafayette, and other playoff volleyball scores

Monticello, FL · 13d

WCTV

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Game of the Week: Mosley High beats Leon in district battle to stay undefeated

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Leon High and Mosley High went head-to-head in a battle of undefeated teams at Stan Goldstein Field. Both teams entered the game with a 7-0 season. The Dolphins beat the Lions 36-7, and Mosley won the district battle. Leon’s Da’Mon Murray intercepted a deep pass from...

Tallahassee, FL · 14d

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Franklin Co. Schools superintendent addresses alleged school threats

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Franklin County Schools Superintendent Steve Lanier released a statement on Thursday morning regarding alleged school threats. I want to address the considerable amount of false information and rumors circulating throughout our community regarding the recent incident investigated by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Over...

Franklin County, FL · 16d

WCTV

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Aucilla Christian sweeps Lafayette, and other playoff volleyball scores

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Several Florida volleyball teams faced off in regional semifinal action on Saturday. Highlights from Aucilla Christian’s 3-0 sweep over Lafayette are above. Blountstown 0, Liberty Co 3. South Walton 3, Florida High 1. Union County 3, Branford 3. To keep up with the latest news...

Monticello, FL · 13d

Tallahassee Democrat

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FAMU alum Thomas Duncan, 5-year-old girl speak at homecoming convocation

From a nontraditional and swaggering keynote speech to uplifting words of affirmation from a 5-year-old future Rattler, Florida A&M University's annual homecoming convocation gave the community a different flavor this year. FAMU alumnus Thomas "Tommy" Duncan – a serial entrepreneur who serves as the founder and CEO of the healthcare company Ponos Care – was the university's keynote speaker as he bragged about his list of lavish accomplishments, all while encouraging attendees to take calculated risks in life and to "get this money." "You got to be able to commit, have discipline and build the habit of building yourself while you're here at FAMU," Duncan said during his convocation speech Oct. 23 at the Lawson Center. The pageantry of the annual FAMU convocation brought students, alumni and others together to honor the university's history, legacy and community as part of homecoming festivities through Oct. 26. From the iconic tunes of the Marching 100 band to a performance from FAMU's dynamic gospel choir, the energy was high. This year, attendees included Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon , gubernatorial candidate David Jolly and Tallahassee mayor John Dailey as well as a few legislatures and local commissioners. Although Duncan sprinkled a few

Tallahassee, FL · 14d

Tallahassee Democrat

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Godby High School football’s 1976 champs reunite after 50 years

Many had grown up playing football together, from peewee through junior high and into high school at Godby in the mid-1970s. They knew one another's strengths, personalities and weaknesses. More than anything, they trusted each other. Decades later, as the team prepares to reunite and celebrate the Cougars' first state championship in football 50 years ago, that's what the players remember most. They were teammates, certainly. But they felt like brothers.. "We were a very close-knit group," star running back Chris Hobbs said. "We didn't have a lot of numbers. We didn't have a lot of big guys. We were more like brothers. I am looking forward to seeing everyone. I am going to show up with a smile on my face." Godby Cougars swept through 1976 football season undefeated Godby’s journey to a perfect 14-0 season in 1976 culminated with a Class 4A state championship victory over favored and powerful Miami Carol City at Lakeland’s Bryant Stadium. But the Cougars’ path to the title actually began three years earlier. In 1973, Godby, a program that had never experienced a winning season, hired Gerald Culbreth from crosstown Leon High. From the beginning, Culbreth preached one goal to his incoming freshman

Tallahassee, FL · 16d

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Leon County schools report drop in weapons seizures despite 2 recent arrests

LEON COUNTY, Fla. -- Two students at two different Leon County high schools were arrested one day apart last week for bringing weapons onto campus, incidents that school officials say underscore ongoing safety challenges even as overall weapon seizures have dropped sharply in recent years. “Again, one weapon on our...

Leon County, FL · 14d

tallahasseereports.com

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Community Christian’s Strong Season Ends in Regional Quarterfinals

Community Christian School’s volleyball season came to an end Tuesday night, Oct. 20, with a 3-1 loss to Covenant School of Jacksonville in the FHSAA Class 1A regional quarterfinals. The Chargers finished the season with a 21-6 record after capturing a district championship and advancing to the regional playoffs.

Tallahassee, FL · 16d