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Little Kids, Big Hearts
Last Updated: 6:09 PM 05/24/12 - Call it a special delivery. Some local third graders dropped off two quilts they made for the fire department.
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95210: Health by the Numbers
Last Updated: 3:09 PM 05/24/12 - David Huang, M.D., a Tallahassee pulmonologist in private practice and director of a local sleep diagnostic center, kicks off the first in a series of monthly awareness campaigns for Health by the Numbers: 95210
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Tallahassee Service Changes for Memorial Day Holiday
Last Updated: 5:09 PM 05/23/12 - The City of Tallahassee’s administrative offices will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 28.
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Teens Staying Fit Over Summer Break
Last Updated: 11:06 AM 05/23/12 - 17 year old, Leon High School student, Andi Taylor, is taking on the challenge of getting in shape and improving her overall health this summer.
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TLH Coalition Announces Grant Recipients in Childhood Obesity Initiative
Last Updated: 10:11 PM 05/22/12 - The Tallahassee Childhood Obesity Prevention Education (COPE) Coalition announces the recipients of 22 mini-grants totaling $200,000 to support their work educating children about healthy lifestyle decisions. A pdf of the recipients is attached.
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Splash & Jam Kicks Off in Tallahassee
Last Updated: 7:47 PM 05/22/12 - Local teens looking for fun on hot summer nights can plan on some jammin' good times as the City of Tallahassee announces the return of the Splash & Jam program.
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Quincy Residents Celebrate Emancipation Day
Last Updated: 11:22 PM 05/20/12 - Quincy residents celebrate Emancipation Day.
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Tallahassee Emancipation Day Celebration
Last Updated: 10:35 PM 05/20/12 - The Emancipation Proclamation was read in Florida in 1865.
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Local Kids Participate in Triathlon Series
Last Updated: 10:35 PM 05/20/12 - The proceeds go towards Livestrong, a non-profit created by Lance Armstrong.
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6 Days, 6 Ramps Provides Disabled Residents With Access to Their Homes
Last Updated: 6:19 PM 05/18/12 - Tallahassee volunteers put a ramp together, making it possible for once local disabled woman to get in and out of her home.
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[UPDATE] Local Teen Raises Dollars 4 Diabetes
Last Updated: 8:53 PM 05/18/12 - She was diagnosed with the disease at a young age and now fights for to help others.
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5th Annual Celebrity Comic Challenge Brings the Laughs
Last Updated: 11:47 PM 05/17/12 - Fans of comedy got to see some local celebrities in a whole new light.
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Ronald McDonald Family Room Opens at Local Hospital
Last Updated: 12:30 PM 05/16/12 - A local hospital is teaming with a charity organization to give parents of sick children a little break.
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Honoring Fallen Heroes: TPD Annual Law Enforcement Memorial
Last Updated: 6:45 PM 05/17/12 - You hear the siren or you see the emergency lights flashing along the side of the roadway. It is easy to take for granted the safety and security that we have in the Tallahassee community.
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Girls Can Do Anything Summer Camp
Last Updated: 8:42 AM 05/16/12 - The Girls Can Do Anything Summer Camp is designed to encourage girls between the ages of 5 to 15 years old on leadership skills, healthy relationships, friendships and promote self esteem.
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Local Veteran Tries to Help Those Struggling to Return to Normal After Combat
Last Updated: 5:52 PM 05/15/12 - Moultrie's Keith Laseter has set up a foundation to help veterans returning home with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and other post-war complications.
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Say Thanks Parade: Honoring Post 9/11 Veterans
Last Updated: 3:46 PM 05/11/12 - The Big Bend Says Thanks Parade on May 19th for our Post 9/11 Veterans still needs the Community’s support.
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Hidden Enclaves: The Historic Frenchtown Legacy Project
Last Updated: 6:10 PM 05/10/12 - Banners were unveiled to give Historic Frenchtown a new look. It's called "Hidden Enclaves: The Historic Frenchtown Legacy Project" and it hopes to bring a little recognition to the landmarks in Frenchtown.
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Repeat DUI Offenders
Last Updated: 7:28 AM 05/10/12 - Mothers Against Drunk Driving say the average drunk driver has driven drunk 80 times before their first arrest. After that arrest many still get behind the wheel impaired.
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Happy Mother's Day
Last Updated: 11:49 PM 05/13/12 - One of the toughest jobs around is being a mother.
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"Law for All" Aims to Help with Free Legal Advice
Last Updated: 7:02 PM 05/09/12 - The Legal Aid Foundation of the Tallahassee Bar Association celebrates Law Week by providing FREE legal consultation for civil law issues to the community.
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Sign Up Now for Summer Camp at Beau Turner
Last Updated: 5:05 PM 05/09/12 - The Beau Turner Youth Conservation Center in Jefferson County is offering weekly day-camp sessions this summer for youth ages 10-15 who are interested in hunting and related outdoor activities.
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Florida Ranks Bottom Five in Eating Locally Grown Foods
Last Updated: 11:59 PM 05/09/12 - Florida produces more than half of the nation's citrus and much of its strawberries and tomatoes. But locally, we don't seem to be enjoying all this produce.
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Making Valdosta More Bike Friendly One Bike At A Time
Last Updated: 6:13 PM 05/08/12 - They offer bikers access to tools, cheap maintenance, bike classes and even entire bikes.
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Citizens Involved in Timberlane Fire to be Recognized at Commission Meeting
Last Updated: 2:22 PM 05/08/12 - Local Citizens Involved in Timberlane Road Fire to be Recognized at City Commission Meeting on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 4:00pm.
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Leon County Health Dept. to Hold Immunization Clinics for Children
Last Updated: 5:17 PM 05/07/12 - The Leon County Health Department provides free childhood immunizations, including back-to-school immunizations, Monday through Friday on an appointment basis.
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FSU Students Host Brain Fair
Last Updated: 10:25 PM 05/05/12 - The brain fair hopes to teach kids and adults about the human brain.
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Man Running Across America For Military
Last Updated: 12:04 AM 05/05/12 - As the temperature heats up, many of us may not be able to imagine running outside, but it's not stopping one man from running across the country.
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Russian Designer Brings Faberge-Style Eggs to Georgia - SLIDESHOW
Last Updated: 12:31 PM 05/04/12 - Noted Russian jewelry designer, Ilya Abelsky, creator of the unique collection of hand painted Faberge' miniature style eggs will display his hand crafted miniatures in a special, three-day exhibition hosted by Griner Jewelery in Moultrie, Georgia.
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Bone Marrow Registry Drive for Fanconi Anemia
Last Updated: 7:26 AM 05/02/12 - One out of every 131,000 babies is born with Fanconi anemia. It's a disease that affects the bone marrow and can kill a person before they reach 25 years old.
Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra's Maestro Takes Final Bow
Last Updated: 10:28 AM 04/30/12 - Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra's Maestro took her last bow tonight. Miriam Burns wrapped up her Tallahassee career at tonight's performance at Ruby Diamond Auditorium.
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91st Thomasville Rose Show and Festival in Bloom
Last Updated: 12:55 PM 04/27/12 - Celebrating 91 years, the Annual Thomasville Rose Show and Festival blooms April 26-28.
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Goals for One-Cent Sales Tax
Last Updated: 9:40 AM 04/27/12 - Leon County leaders host public meeting for resident input on how to spend a proposed one cent infrastructure sales tax.
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Educational Series Ties In With Viva Florida Initiative
Last Updated: 7:25 PM 04/24/12 - A four-part educational series kicked off Tuesday that ties in with the 500th anniversary of Ponce de Leon's discovery of Florida.
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Family Fun Day
Last Updated: 7:36 PM 04/22/12 - The Challenger Learning Center in Tallahassee kicked off its celebration of Earth Day Sunday 4-22-12
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FSU Celebrates 50 Years of Integration
Last Updated: 8:33 AM 04/20/12 - In 1962, Florida State University opened its doors to its first African American students. Now 50 years later, FSU is celebrating integration and bringing back special alumni for the honor.
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Due South Music Festival Set for Friday in Thomasville
Last Updated: 5:30 PM 04/19/12 - The Due South music, art, and food festival will be held Friday, April 20th in Thomasville.
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TMH Unveils Design for Northeast Emergency Center
Last Updated: 10:27 PM 04/18/12 - Tallahassee Memorial Hospital has unveiled the design plans for its new facility. Administrators say Tallahassee Memorial Emergency Center Northeast will cater to specific needs of the community.
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Religious Leaders Look to End Domestic Violence in Community
Last Updated: 1:29 PM 04/17/12 - Religious leaders are looking for ways to help end domestic violence in our community.
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DCF and Dick Howser Center Partner in Child Abuse Awareness
Last Updated: 10:32 AM 04/17/12 - The Florida Department of Children and Families is partnering with the Dick Howser Center in an event to promote Florida's Pinwheels for Prevention Campaign and recognize National Volunteer Week to show some of the many opportunities for helping improve communities one child at a time.
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Leon County Holds Timber Lake Flood Relief Project Celebration - SLIDESHOW
Last Updated: 4:37 PM 04/14/12 - Leon County held a celebration Saturday, April 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Timber Lake subdivision to mark the completion of the community’s flood relief project.
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Garnet and Gold Game Fan Frenzy
Last Updated: 12:09 AM 04/14/12 - Spring football to the extreme. That is how some fans describe this year's weekend of events surrounding the annual Garnet and Gold game. The Seminole Booster Club says they wanted to do more to keep the fans happy and keep them coming to Tallahassee.
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Coolidge Memorial Baptist Church Moving Entire Building After 111 Years
Last Updated: 7:02 PM 04/13/12 - Far from hell on wheels! The Coolidge Memorial Baptist Church has been in the same spot for more than 100 years, but now the structure is being relocated.
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UPDATE: Former FSU Football Star Surprises a Single Mother - SLIDE SHOW
Last Updated: 10:52 AM 04/16/12 - Homes for the Holidays, a program of Warrick Dunn Charities, will surprise one single mom and her two children with a fully stocked home filled with decorations, toys/gifts, linens, furnishings, a stocked kitchen and everything needed to turn a house into a home.
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Overcoming the Odds; Sportsability 2012
Last Updated: 12:12 AM 04/13/12 - WCTV headed outside to the diamond to catch a quick game of baseball with some of the greatest players in the capital city!
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Thomas County to Participate in Great American Cleanup
Last Updated: 9:44 PM 04/11/12 - Keep Thomas County Beautiful will be participating in the third annual Great American Cleanup.
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Tallahassee Gets New Numbers: 95210
Last Updated: 6:30 PM 04/11/12 - Community Partners Launch New Health Initiative
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Poet Maya Angelou to Speak at Florida State
Last Updated: 12:00 PM 04/11/12 - Celebrated poet Maya Angelou will speak on Saturday, April 21, at the Tallahassee-Leon Civic Center.
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Star Guitarist Shaun Hopper Returns Home To Southern Georgia
Last Updated: 7:26 AM 04/09/12 - Plenty of kids grow up dreaming of being rock stars. But for one south Georgia man, that dream is a reality.
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24th Annual Antique Tractor Show Comes to White Springs, FL
Last Updated: 8:09 AM 04/06/12 - In White Springs Florida the Annual Antique Tractor Show is celebrating its 24th year.
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