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BP money aims to bolster workforce rraining
TALLAHASSEE — Triumph Gulf Coast earlier this month surpassed the milestone of distributing more than $550 million in grant awards stemming from the BP oil spill settlement, with much of the funding going toward schools in an effort to boost the North Florida region’s local workforce.
Hartsfield is a cat’s best friend
Michelle Hartsfield may be a teacher by day, but in her spare time she’s taking care of her other children — her cats. Over the years, Hartsfield has volunteered to help animal rescues in Leon and Wakulla counties. “Throughout my life, I’ve always loved animals and would do...
Kearney Center begins charging out-of-state homeless people after influx
The Kearney Center is now charging $10 per night for clients coming in from out-of-state due to a sharp influx in recent months. The facility's seven-member Board of Directors approved the policy that went into effect last week. Board President Rick Kearney, the tech entrepreneur who founded and built the Municipal Way...
Separate wrecks result in 2 deaths, another critically injured, in Big Bend this weekend
A motorcyclist and the driver of an SUV were killed in separate crashes this past weekend in the Big Bend, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Motorcycle driver killed, passenger hurt in Wakulla wreck. On Saturday afternoon, a 49-year-old man driving a motorcycle died and his 48-year-old passenger was critically...
Chiles High collecting supplies for Godby High staff after flooding
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Chiles High School announced Saturday that staff are collecting classroom supplies and donating them to Godby High School teachers and faculty. The announcement of donations comes after Godby High was forced to close its campus two days last week following massive flooding from Thursday’s storm.
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