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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 · 3d
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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 · 2d

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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 · 1d
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New Florida Wildlife Corridor trailhead planned for St. Marks

A new Florida Wildlife Corridor trailhead is coming to St. Marks, aiming to boost tourism and the local economy. Completion is expected by December 2027.

St Marks, 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 · 4d

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Florida A&M professor Christopher Daniels shares insight into Tallahassee city races

Florida A&M professor of political science Christopher Daniels shares his insight into Florida's U.S. Senate race and Tallahassee city races.

Tallahassee, FL · 2d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 3d

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Florida state parks unveil new manatee experiences

The beloved manatee is a Florida icon, and several of our state’s award-winning state parks provide both critical habitat for manatees and educational experiences and programs to help park visitors create connections with these gentle giants. November is Manatee Awareness Month — Former Gov. Bob Graham first made the designation in 1979 — and the Florida State Parks Foundation celebrated the occasion by announcing a new wave of manatee-related resources for four state parks, all of which are no more than a day trip from Tallahassee. The Jacksonville-based Delores Barr Weaver Legacy Funds, a longtime partner of the Foundation, donated $250,000 to help bring these new resources to fruition. “Mrs. Weaver made an incredible investment in Florida’s state parks and manatees,” Florida State Parks Foundation CEO Julia Gill Woodward said. “We are thrilled to see that these projects have come to fruition through her generosity.” Want to check out the new features and experience Florida’s manatees this month? Start down the road in Levy County, where Manatee Springs and Fanning Springs state parks have each received new signage to inform visitors about Florida’s manatees and how to best share our state’s waterways with them. Farther down U.S. 98 at Ellie

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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 · 4d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 3d

Tallahassee Democrat

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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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 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 · 4d

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 · 5d

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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 · 4d

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Garbage fees jump as much as 9%: Wakulla County approves rate hikes beyond contract limits

WAKULLA COUNTY, Fla. — Garbage collection is getting more expensive for Wakulla County businesses after commissioners approved rate increases of up to 9%, allowing Waste Pro to exceed the normal limits established in its contract with the county. The decision came during Monday's County Commission meeting, when officials approved...

Wakulla County, FL · 5d