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Two crashes hours apart on I-10 in Jefferson County lead to traffic backups

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Fla. (WCTV) - Two crashes hours apart on I-10 eastbound in Jefferson County led to traffic backups on Friday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The first crash transpired just after 11 a.m. near exit 219 eastbound, according to an FHP press release. Troopers said a semi-truck traveling east on I-10 veered off the road towards the south shoulder and collided with the tree line.

Jefferson County, FL · 4d

Newsweek

Georgia House Seat Flips After Votes Found on Memory Card

A memory card containing hundreds of Election Day votes went uncounted, sparking a state investigation.

Georgia · 2d

wtxl.com

Byron Donalds announces transition team as he prepares to take office in 2027

TALLAHASSEE, FL (WTXL) — On Monday, Governor-elect Byron Donalds and Lieutenant Governor-elect Bryan Avila announced their transition team as they begin building their administration. The transition team is made up of four people. Manny Kadre is the Chairman of Transition, Ryan Smith is the Executive Director, Tarren Bragdon is...

Florida · 1d

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People Drive From All Over Florida For The Smoked Sausage At This Historic Country Store

There’s a place tucked along a shaded road outside Tallahassee where the smell of smoked sausage hits you before you even find a parking spot, and once it does, your afternoon plans are officially over. Bradley’s Country Store on Centerville Road is the kind of place that makes you...

Florida · 3d

Tallahassee Democrat

Former Florida death row inmates to ask Donalds to pause executions

A group of anti-death-penalty advocates will gather in Florida's capitol on Thursday, Nov. 12, to call on Governor-elect Byron Donalds to pause executions in the state when he takes office. Under Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida has put 38 people to death since 2025 , with more scheduled. This particular group has a special insight on the matter: some of them have been on Florida's death row themselves. “When I hear about another execution, I think about how close I came to being one of those names," said Herman Lindsey, Executive Director of Witness to Innocence, in an emailed release. Lindsey was convicted in 2006 for a 12-year-old murder without eyewitnesses, fingerprints, or anything to place him at the scene. He was exonerated for insufficient evidence in 2009. "I was released, but I worry about who is still there and whether anyone is listening to them. That’s what I want the next governor to understand when we ask him to stop executions.” Republican Rep. Byron Donalds won the governor's race in the general election on Nov. 3, defeating Democrat David Jolly with 50.1% of the vote, according to unofficial results. The event is organized by Floridians for Alternatives to the Death

Florida · 1d

tallahasseereports.com

Northeast Tallahassee Propels Williams-Cox to Reelection Despite Progressive Gains

An analysis of Tallahassee’s City Commission Seat 5 election results shows that strong support in Northeast Tallahassee propelled incumbent Dianne Williams-Cox to victory over progressive challenger Dot Inman-Johnson, despite a political environment that helped elect Jeremy Matlow as mayor. Williams-Cox received 35,804 votes (51.7%) compared to Inman-Johnson’s 33,433 votes...

Tallahassee, FL · 1d

WCTV

Tallahassee holiday staple, Project Annie, pausing amid business transition

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A holiday tradition in Tallahassee’s Frenchtown neighborhood is coming to a halt this year. Annie Johnson, the founder of the non-profit Project Annie, said her annual Thanksgiving community meal is canceled this year. For nearly three decades, the event has fed more than 2,000 people...

Tallahassee, FL · 5d

Tallahassee Democrat

'He was not afraid': Tallahassee lawyer, former mayor Kent Spriggs dies

Longtime Tallahassee civil rights attorney Kent Spriggs – also a former city commissioner and mayor who spent more than 50 years fighting discrimination and racism – died Nov. 2 at his Asheville, North Carolina. The 87-year-old's death was announced by his wife, retired Tallahassee Democrat reporter Kathleen Laufenberg. Spriggs confronted injustice, even when it meant going head-to-head with hate groups, fielding threats or being handcuffed and jailed. Those who knew him say his intense disposition was rooted in a "take no prisoners" pursuit of the law. Some of his notable cases included David Roby Keaton, part of the "Quincy Five," a name given to five Black men from the rural city 20 miles west of Tallahassee who were were arrested for the murder of an off-duty Leon County sheriff's deputy during a robbery of a Tallahassee convenience store in 1970. The arrest sparked an outpouring of protests in Quincy and Tallahassee by those who believed the men were unfairly accused, according to a 2015 article in the Tallahassee Democrat . Keaton, one of the first to go on trial, was sentenced to death and later became the nation's first prisoner exonerated from death row. There were dozens more clients and

Tallahassee Democrat

Aircraft known as Air Force Two spotted at Tallahassee airport. See it here!

The plane commonly referred to as Air Force Two when carrying the vice president was spotted Thursday and Friday at the Tallahassee International Airport. According to the flight crew, this was a training flight and there were no elected or appointed personnel aboard, Alison Faris, a city spokesperson, said. It departed from Tallahassee Friday morning. Photos of the executive aircraft flooded local social media pages Nov. 5 as people shared their up-close photos with the Boeing C-32A, the military version of a Boeing 757. Several people who are a part of Tallahassee's Civil Air Patrol, a volunteer organization that assists the U.S. Air Force with things like search-and-rescue and disaster-response missions, posted that they got to see the plane and meet with its security detail. Elena Barrera can be reached at ebarrera@tallahassee.com . Follow her on X: @elenabarreraaa . This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Aircraft known as Air Force Two spotted at Tallahassee airport. See it here!

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Retirees Are Quietly Moving To Perry, A Taylor County Town Where Homes Still Cost Less

Some Florida towns shout about themselves on billboards, and some just keep the porch light on and wait. Out in the Big Bend, far from the crowded coasts, one small county seat has been drawing a steady trickle of retirees who want more room and fewer headaches. The draw is...

Taylor County, FL · 6d

thefamuanonline.com

From anticipation to celebration: Tallahassee voters witness a shift in city leadership

Attendees of the Leon Democratic Environmental Caucus’ watch party look on as city commisioner-elect P.J. Perez speaks (Asha Whiting / FAMUAN) The crowded floor of Proof Brewing Company buzzed with anticipation Tuesday night as candidates’ families embraced, children played and attendees lined up for food while awaiting election results that could reshape Tallahassee’s political landscape.

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Wakulla County Public Library is looking for neighbors' help in finding a stolen grill

WAKULLA COUNTY, FL (WTXL) — The Wakulla County Public Library's grill was taken. In a post on Facebook, they asked if neighbors saw it and to report it to the Wakulla County Sheriff's Office. In the post, they included a picture of it and noted how the tongue is...

Wakulla County, FL · 4d

capitalbnews.org

From FAMU to Spelman, HBCU Alumni Make History in the Midterms

For decades, Black leaders have been preaching that HBCUs consistently punch above their weight, producing some of the nation’s best and brightest doctors, educators, and lawmakers. If it wasn’t understood before, this year’s midterms proved their point … again. From Howard University’s hilltop to the highest...

Tallahassee Democrat

'Historic milestone': FAMU wins too as Donalds, Bottoms become governors

The history-making victories of Florida and Georgia's newly elected governors hit home for Florida A&M University . While Florida Governor-elect Byron Donalds – a former FAMU student – will become the first Black individual in the state to take on the role when he assumes office, Georgia Governor-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms – a FAMU graduate – becomes the first Black individual and the first woman elected governor of The Peach State. It also makes her the first Black woman governor in the nation's history. "This is a historic milestone for our state and a testament to what becomes possible when preparation meets the call to lead and serve," FAMU President Marva Johnson said in a Nov. 4 prepared statement, referring to Donalds' win. "Governor-elect Donalds spent formative years at the College of Love and Charity, and we are proud that he is part of that legacy." "We wish him every success as he prepares to serve the people of Florida," she added, "and FAMU stands ready to partner with his administration to expand opportunity for every Floridian." More on Donalds' victory: 'Story of redemption': Donalds path to become Florida's next governor Donalds – a Brooklyn, New York native and a

Florida · 5d

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From seed to semi-truck: Jackson County family details peanut harvest

JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Peanuts go through planting, growing, and harvesting before they become products such as peanut butter and peanut oil. The Pittman family, peanut farmers in Jackson County, described that process from start to finish. The Pittman family said Florida soil has a sandy composition, which makes...

Jackson County, FL · 4d

WTXL ABC 27 News

Grady County commissioners propose property tax hike of nearly 5%

Grady County commissioners propose a 12.64 mill rate, a 4.72% property tax increase. The first of three public hearings is set for November 11th.

Grady County, GA · 4d

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Tallahassee's changing commission could reshape how city decisions are made

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- For years, a 3-2 split has shaped some of the biggest decisions at City Hall. Tuesday’s results brought a new look to the commission, with Matlow elected mayor and Perez winning Matlow’s former seat. Matlow said his early focus goes beyond who votes with whom....

Tallahassee, FL · 5d

WTXL ABC 27 News

Amendment 3 passes as Leon County leaders prepare for revenue impacts

Amendment 3 has passed statewide, and Leon County leaders are now preparing for tough decisions and major revenue losses ahead.

Leon County, FL · 4d

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