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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.

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Leon County resident receives newly built home at housewarming ceremony

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A Leon County resident now has a brand new place to call home thanks to local housing assistance. The new home was built through the county’s Housing Services’ Home Replacement Program with funding from the annual State Housing Initiatives Partnership. Leon County’s State Housing...

Leon County, FL · 2d
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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 · 1d
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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 · 2d
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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 · 2d

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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 · 3d

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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.

Tallahassee, FL · 2d

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'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, FL · 2d

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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!

Tallahassee, FL · 2d

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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 · 1d

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Havana Veterans Memorial Foundation holds first Veterans Day parade honoring those who served

HAVANA, Fla. (WCTV) - Havana kicked off its Veterans Day celebrations with its first-ever Veterans Day parade, honoring the men and women who have served in the U.S. military as the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary. The parade was hosted by the newly established Havana Veterans Memorial Foundation and brought...

Havana, FL · 20h

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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, FL · 2d

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Leon County Voters Reject Consolidation Plan

Leon County voters rejected a proposal Tuesday to pursue consolidation of Tallahassee and Leon County governments, marking the fifth time voters have opposed efforts to...

Leon County, FL · 2d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 1d

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Florida county could let homeowners rent out in-law suites and double their size limit

Affordable homes would be exempt from sewer access fees and permit fees under other committee proposals.

Wakulla County, FL · 2d

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Jefferson County staple Johnston’s Meat Market to hold 100th anniversary celebration

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Fla. (WCTV) - A Jefferson County favorite, Johnston’s Meat Market turns 100 years old Saturday. The celebration got an early start Thursday, when Jefferson County officially proclaimed Nov. 7 “Johnston’s Day.”. Family-friendly events run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, with live music, a...

Jefferson County, FL · 1d

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Officials discuss options as Amendment 3 looms for Jackson County

JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – During the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce’s First Friday event, some local officials used the podium as a chance to highlight projects taking place within their municipalities. But others used the time as a chance to address looming questions related to Amendment 3. “A lot of people keep asking, what’s […]

Jackson County, FL · 1d

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Florida Panhandle renters and homeowners who lost belongings to Hurricane Isaias can apply by Dec. 28 for federal disaster loans of up to $100,000 to replace them

Renters and homeowners in eight Florida Panhandle counties who lost furniture, clothing and other belongings to Hurricane Isaias can apply until Dec. 28 for federal disaster loans of up to $100,000 to replace them. The U.S. Small Business Administration opened the loans after a presidential disaster declaration on Oct. 27 for the storm, which hit […]

Florida · 1d