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New Local Red Cross CEO Takes Over

Hurricane season will officially start soon and the Capital Area Chapter Red Cross will be prepared.

TLH Police Department Awards Officers and Citizens Alike

Sometimes fighting crime means going above the call of duty. And that doesn't just mean police officers, but citizens too.

TLH Fire Dept. Fill the Boot Kicks Off

The week long "Fill the Boot competition at the Tallahassee Fire Department is off and running.

Memory Quilts for TLH Fire Department

Local fire fighters honored to receive gifts from elementary schoolers.

Tallahassee Fire Dept. Sets Up Tent City

Hurricane season is a little more than a week away, making it the perfect time for the Tallahassee Fire Department to practice setting up a tent city.

Taylor County Combats Rise in Crime

Shootings, drugs, and more criminal trends are on the rise in Taylor County. The recent increase in violence has area officials on high alert.

Farmers' Market Nutrition Program

Eating and shopping healthier were just a few steps away for some area residents Monday.

Tally Film Festival Kicks Off!

65 shows on the silver screen in three days, it's the Tallahassee film festival.

Man Arrested for Neglecting Horses

A sagging economy is not only taking its toll on people, but animals as well. One sad story involves the neglect of more than two dozen horses near Marianna, FL.

Stamp Out Hunger

One of the nation's largest single day charitable food events is wrapping up.

FAMU Professor Showcasing Film at Tallahassee Film Festival

More than 150 film-makers worldwide vied for a spot in this weekend's first ever Tallahassee Film Festival. But a FAMU Journalism Professor is getting his time to shine.

Sean Shaw to Run for FL House District 8

There's a new candidate in the race for For Florida House District 8, that includes Tallahassee.

A pillar in the community can only hold its weight with a strong leader behind it. The Capital Chapter Red Cross is a pillar in the Big Bend community and a three month search for its new CEO has ended.

Boys Town of North Florida 25th Anniversary

The Boys Town of North Florida celebrated 25 years of helping abused and neglected youth in our area and they did not hold back.

Local Governments Hear Feedback on Wakulla Springs

A serious issue in the community--keeping Wakulla Springs and the ground water clean. That conversation continued Thursday night at a public hearing in the Tallahassee City Chamber.

Caution: Road Work Ahead Part 2

Interstate ten, its renovation began in 2006. So when will the dust settle on the finished product?

J.L. Lomax Elementary School Receives $10,000 Grant From Goody's

The garden at J.L. Lomax elementary is part of the science curriculum at the school. Students spend time outside learning how plants are part of the cycle of life.

Caution: Road Work Ahead Part 1

The Florida Department of Transportation is asking drivers to be patient because the road work won't last that much longer.

Safe Cooking with Propane Grills

Spring and Summer seasons are perfect for outdoor cooking, grilling and sizzling. But before firing up those propane grills, we've got some tips to keep you safe.

UF Investigates Looking into Faculty and Student E-mails

Student e-mails--they are private material. But an investigation at the University of Florida is proving that there are some exceptions.

Bacterial Infections and Staying Safe at Hospitals

In a hospital, the empowered patient is a safe patient. Centers for Disease Control say 99,000 people die each year from hospital acquired infections.

Local Staph Infection Investigation Report

Over a month long investigation of a local staph outbreak has concluded. The Leon County Health Department is now re-stressing the need for strict hygiene practices in health facilities.

Cheaper Local Fun in a Tough Economy

It costs too much to take a road trip, but there's a lot of fun to be had close to home.

Grand Theft Auto IV Mania

The video game world was buzzing Monday evening as one of the biggest games of the year was released.

Local Law Enforcement Honored by Local Leaders

For those who serve and protect, no award is too great. The Committee of 99 honored local law enforcement Thursday evening at the Silver Slipper.

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