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Coral Gables Ex-Bar President Faces Probable Cause On 17 Counts

A Miami-Dade grievance committee has found probable cause for a formal complaint accusing Roland Sanchez-Medina, a Coral Gables attorney and former president of the Florida Bar, of 17 professional-conduct violations. The complaint is expected to reach the Florida Supreme Court by Dec. 22. The Miami Herald reported the finding by...

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‘A new era’: Tallahassee, county officials announce proposed fire services agreement

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The first act of Tallahassee’s incoming mayor is shaping up to be a resolution to the fire services dispute with the county. Mayor-elect Jeremy Matlow and Commissioner Christian Caban announced a proposed agreement at a Thursday press conference, both calling this a “new era” of cooperation in local government.

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ESPN delivers prediction for FSU basketball following Florida loss

Florida State men's basketball will look to rebound from its first loss of the 2026-27 season Friday evening to Florida, and ESPN expects the Seminoles to get back in the win column. According to ESPN's Matchup Predictor , Florida State has an 89.3% chance of defeating Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at the Donald L. Tucker Center, leaving the visiting Islanders with just a 10.7% chance of pulling off the upset. The projection comes after Florida State (2-1) suffered an 81-72 defeat to No. 1 Florida on Tuesday night, a game that exposed several areas head coach Luke Loucks hopes to address. Despite keeping the contest competitive, the Seminoles struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 4-of-21 three-point attempts. Florida also controlled the rebounding battle 41-29, limiting FSU's ability to capitalize on defensive stops. Sebastian Rancik continued his impressive start to the season with a game-high 23 points, while Anthony Robinson II added 19 points and three assists. Friday's opponent, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (2-1), enters the matchup riding a two-game winning streak following victories over Louisiana and Dallas Christian. The Islanders recently dominated Dallas Christian 102-58, shooting 53.2% from the field while collecting 51 rebounds. Their performance on the glass could

Tallahassee, FL · 22h

Tomahawk Nation

Florida State Head Coach Hot Board 2.0

With the Mike Norvell (and Tony White) era officially over, it’s hot board season in Tallahassee. TN originally provided a list of names we’d heard from sources or knew had strong connections to Florida State. Now that a bit more time has passed and we’ve gotten more information, we’re able to narrow things down a bit and create a couple of tiers for version 2.0 - things can and will change, but we feel confident in these tiers during this moment in time.

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Newsweek

Jake Dickert Makes Major Career Decision Amid Florida State Rumors

Jake Dickert emerged as a name to watch amid Florida State's coaching search, but Wake Forest has other plans for its head coach.

Winston-Salem, NC · 1d

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

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Layna Ayala makes her Florida State future official

The FSU softball program has signed four-star catcher Layna Ayala, the top recruit in Florida. She officially signed with the program on Wednesday morning. The Melbourne, Florida, native committed to the Seminoles back on Sept. 24, 2025, and is the first member of FSU's 2027 recruiting class to sign. Softball America ranks her as the No. 19 overall player and No. 5 catcher in the country. It is the second time in the past three years that the Seminoles have landed the No. 1 recruit in Florida, with Makenna Sturgis signing in 2025. Ayala has had a dominant first three years at Melbourne High School and received All-American Honorable Mention honors from MaxPreps after her junior season. She has improved each season, hitting .580 with 13 home runs, nine doubles, 55 RBI, and 42 runs scored in 28 games last year. She finished the year with a.621 on-base percentage and a 1.284 slugging percentage, walking 13 times and striking out seven times. She was also efficient on the bases, stealing 10 bases without getting caught. She was credited with three errors behind the plate, posting a .967 fielding percentage. Ayala has played in 86 games during her career, hitting .504

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FAMU forum in Tallahassee spotlights school choice debate for Big Bend families

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The debate over private schools versus charter schools is gaining new attention in Florida following the election of Byron Donalds to the governor’s office. Donalds’ wife founded a charter school management company. At a forum at Florida A&M University, educators, college students and parents...

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Keys to an FSU win at Pittsburgh on Friday

Your browser does not support the audio element. In the preseason, most considered Pittsburgh a contender to face Miami in the ACC Championship game, but a season-ending knee injury to sophomore quarterback Mason Heintschel led to three consecutive Pitt losses. The Panthers were far more potent in the 4.5 games prior to the-injury, which occurred half way through a win at Virginia Tech. The offense was averaging 39.55 points and the defense holding folks to 12.22. But in the 4.5 games since, the offensive production has fallen to 24.22. And the defense, while still dangerous, isn’t nearly as stingy, giving up 27.79 points, 15.5 points more than in the 4.5 game before the injury.

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Tallahassee Democrat

Florida Governor's Mansion faces sweeping $20M renovation

Florida is preparing a sweeping renovation of the Governor's Mansion that could cost as much as $20 million, force the state's next first family to live somewhere else, and leave the future of the official residence uncertain as Gov.-elect Byron Donalds weighs where his family will live after he takes office. State procurement documents show plans for a top-to-bottom overhaul of the nearly 70-year-old mansion, including demolition, new mechanical systems, historic restoration work and security upgrades. The project would amount to the most significant renovation since the residence opened in 1957 and the largest reconstruction effort in the building's history. It also comes as the mansion, which once welcomed thousands of visitors for open houses and inaugural celebrations has become increasingly separated from the public. During Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration, security concerns have steadily reshaped not only the mansion grounds but the surrounding neighborhood. The changes included the demolition of the historic Gladstone boarding house , and the home of the mother of Iwo Jima hero Boots Thomas. The state has also pursued the purchase the former Cigars of Tally Lounge nearby on Monroe Street. And Entrance Park, home to a sculpture honoring Florida's children, is no longer freely accessible,

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Tallahassee neighbors unite to fight hunger

One can at a time, Tallahassee neighbors are making a difference. A local food drive is working to fill an entire shipping container with donations for families facing hunger across the Big Bend.

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Public News Service

Florida races to preserve Black history as erasure threatens legacy

A historical marker unveiled Monday in Florida's capital city honors Lydia G. Smith, a free Black woman who arrived before the Civil War and later opened a school for Black children. But questions remain about whether other trailblazers are given their proper due. It's the 10th marker installed this year by the Tallahassee Historical Society as part of the city's bicentennial projects. Bob Holladay, president of the society, said Smith accomplished much despite the limited opportunities available to Black women at the time. "She accomplished a great deal in a time in which she had a lot of headwinds against her. Leon County was almost the very definition of what historians would call a slave society," Holladay explained. The marker stands on Park Avenue, behind the former St. James Methodist Church, which Smith and her husband helped establish. The building now houses Florida TaxWatch . The Florida Division of Historical Resources supports local partners with the projects but organizers pointed out development, neglect and other factors make it hard to make it a consistent priority. Holladay stressed Smith’s legacy is one of perseverance and change in a small corner of Florida. But as a Black woman living under segregation, even

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HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND: Events happening around the Big Bend and South Georgia

It will be chilly this weekend following a cold front, but the sun will be out to help keep you warm. Here are some activities happening around the Big Bend and South Georgia.

Tallahassee, FL · 18h

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Florida Classic 2026 Orlando: FAMU Events & HBCU Traditions

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida Classic returns to Orlando on Saturday, November 21, bringing Florida A&M University and Bethune-Cookman University together for one of the nation’s most celebrated Historically Black College and University (HBCU) football rivalries. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. at Camping World Stadium. Beyond football,...

Orlando, FL · 17h

Independent Florida Alligator

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Florida’s comeback falls short in loss to South Florida

The Gators struggled offensively for the second straight contest, but this time, it proved costly. Florida fell behind early and couldn’t make up the ground it needed as frustrations flared. The Gators (3-1) ultimately suffered their first loss of the season to South Florida (3-1), 72-70. After a sluggish...

Gainesville, FL · 1d

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

Key local WR target names Florida State a top school

Florida State is trying to keep 2028 four-star wide receiver Bubba Brown, who attends Florida State University High School in Tallahassee, as he's been one of their key targets in the cycle. However, with over 20 offers, they'll have to fight to make that a reality. The 6-foot-2, 190-pounder has reached a pivotal point in his recruitment. He is down to 10 schools that he will choose from, and FSU is one of them, per Hayes Fawcett of Rivals. The Miami Hurricanes, Florida Gators , Alabama Crimson Tide , Georgia Bulldogs , Texas Longhorns , Texas A&M Aggies , South Carolina Gamecocks, Tennessee Volunteers , and Memphis Tigers round out his choices. Brown first visited Florida State last October when they played Miami, and then they offered him three days later. He took an unofficial visit in March to see the program, and he's also taken four visits this season. Just before the season started, Brown spoke on his relationship with FSU's staff, and one member in particular has been pushing hard to keep him local. "Tim Harris reaches out a lot, making sure I'm mentally good outside of football," Brown said back in August . "Like I said, he

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Exonerated death row prisoners call on Byron Donalds to halt state executions

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) - As Florida continues to lead the nation in death row executions, three exonerated death row members are calling for Governor-elect Byron Donalds to stop this trend. Thursday, those three men held a press conference in Tallahassee testifying to their stints on death row...

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FloridaDaily

Opinion: FSU Should Learn From Bill Snyder Before Bringing Back Jimbo Fisher

Even one of college football’s most successful coaching reunions illustrates the limitations and risks of trying to recapture past glory. During Jimbo Fisher’s tenure at Florida State University, I admired his consistency against in-state rivals and his ability to find optimal quarterbacks for his offensive scheme. Like Bobby Bowden, Fisher’s background as a player and coach involved several years at my alma mater, Samford University. He was the perfect fit at the perfect time, but that time has long since passed.

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True Freshman FSU RB Just Received a Huge Opportunity Against Pittsburgh

FSU's leading rusher against Boston College will get his first start as a true freshman.