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Judge dismisses migrant records case

A Leon County circuit judge has dismissed a lawsuit alleging that the Florida Department of Transportation and a contractor did not fully comply with public-records requests about controversial state-funded flights of migrants to Massachusetts.

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Aaron Glee, Jr. is expected to enter a plea in a double murder Monday morning.

Tallahassee man rejects plea deal in brutal double murder

National

A group of demonstrators protest outside a police precinct in response to the death of Tyre...

GRAPHIC: Sixth Memphis officer disciplined in Nichols beating, death

One person injured after stabbing in Tallahassee

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Cairo Police Department identifies officer who died while on-duty

Updated: 13 hours ago

By Jaclyn Harold

The Cairo Police Department has confirmed that an officer is dead following a foot chase Saturday afternoon.

National

Trump investigations: Georgia prosecutor raises anticipation of charges

Updated: 7 hours ago

By KATE BRUMBACK and ERIC TUCKER

A Georgia prosecutor who indicated she was likely to seek criminal charges soon in a two-year election subversion probe.

Forecast

Rob’s First Alert Forecast - Monday, Jan. 30

Updated: 3 hours ago

By Rob Nucatola

WATCH: Mild weather is in store for much of the week along with rain chances. Meteorologist Rob Nucatola has the details.

National

Hurts, Eagles soar into Super Bowl, rout 49ers for NFC title

Updated: 14 hours ago

By The Associated Press and DAN GELSTON

The Eagles, who won the Super Bowl five years ago with a different coach and quarterback, will try to do it again behind the formidable duo of Hurts and coach Nick Sirianni.

National

For ‘Amtrak Joe’ Biden, Baltimore rail tunnel visit personal

Updated: 4 hours ago

By CHRIS MEGERIAN

The tunnel that runs under some of Baltimore’s residential neighborhoods is more than a century old and more of a chokepoint than a lifeline.

News

7-year-old battling rare form of cancer

Updated: 13 hours ago

By Allison Baker

Doctors discovered Iaan had a rare form of cancer called Extragonadal Teratoma with a Malignant Nephroblastoma.

Radar and Lightning

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Child dead, three others injured after crash in Jackson County

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 8:58 PM EST

By WCTV Staff and WJHG Newsroom

Three seriously injured, one child dead after car crashes into tree

National

Chiefs top Bengals 23-20 on last-second kick for AFC title

Updated: 14 hours ago

By The Associated Press and DAVE SKRETTA

The Kansas City Chiefs top the Cincinnati Bengals in a 23-20 win and will face the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl.

Seminoles

Honoring a Legend: Sue Semrau to be inducted into the FSU Hall of Fame

Updated: 14 hours ago

By Dominic Miranda

Florida State University held a celebration for former Women’s Head Basketball Coach Sue Semrau on Sunday before and during the Seminoles’ game against #16 Duke.

News

UGA quarterback Stetson Bennett arrested in Dallas, Texas

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 12:21 PM EST

By Miles Montgomery

University of Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett was arrested and charged with public intoxication in Dallas, Texas, on Sunday morning, according to Dallas police officials.

National

Some insurers refusing to cover cars deemed easy to steal

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 6:25 AM EST

By CNN Newsource Staff

The affected cars include those manufactured by Kia and Hyundai between 2015 and 2019.

In The Spotlight

Learn more about repotting your plant with NorthFlora Collective

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 10:59 PM EST

By WCTV Staff

Learn more about repotting your plant with NorthFlora Collective

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Woman speaks out after viral video of her being pulled by hair at Gordos

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 9:07 PM EST

By WCTV Staff

A Tallahassee woman is speaking out after a viral video shows her being pulled by her hair from a man wearing a security guard jacket at Gordos Cuban Cuisine.

Sports

Replay: Full Court Friday (1/27)

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 12:40 AM EST

By Ryan Kelly and Dominic Miranda

WCTV Sports’ Ryan Kelly and Dominic Miranda take a look at the best high school basketball action of the week, feature newsmakers in the hoops scene of the Florida’s Big Bend and South Georgia and look ahead to the college action at FSU, FAMU, VSU and more.

Forecast

Charles’ First Alert Forecast - Saturday, Jan. 28

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 9:47 AM EST

By Charles Roop

The weekend will start off with plenty of sunshine, but more clouds and a chance of showers will arrive later. Meteorologist Charles Roop has the details.

Forecast

Charles’ First Alert Forecast - Sunday, Feb. 29

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 10:06 AM EST

By Charles Roop

Rain chances will remain for the afternoon and increase overnight. Meteorologist Charles Roop has the details and forecast.

Arrests

Four minors arrested for carjacking a woman in Tallahassee

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST

By Raghad Hamad

Four minors were arrested Thursday morning after stealing a car from a woman who gave them a ride out of kindness, according to the Tallahassee Police Department.

National

John Legend shares picture of new baby girl

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 12:22 PM EST

By CNN Newsource Staff

We’re getting a look at the newest addition to the Legend family.

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National

GRAPHIC: ‘Terrifying video’ shows Amazon delivery driver robbed at gunpoint

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 3:25 PM EST

By CNN Newsource Staff

Authorities are investigating an incident where a delivery driver was robbed at gunpoint.

Court

Donald Dillbeck could return to Tallahassee for death penalty hearings

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 1:54 PM EST

By Julie Montanaro

Donald Dillbeck - who is scheduled to be executed February 23rd - could return to Tallahassee for court hearings next week.

National

School bus driver charged with DWI after crashing into home

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 2:25 AM EST

By News 12 New Jersey Staff

Police also say the driver did not have a proper commercial driver’s license to operate the bus.

Arrests

Minors charged in Valdosta armed robbery

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 1:27 PM EST

By Raghad Hamad

Three minors were arrested Wednesday for involvement in armed robbery and aggravated assault.

Big Bend

Teen taken into protective custody for alleged school shooting threat toward Taylor County High School

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 9:15 AM EST

By Madison Glaser and WCTV Staff

A 16-year-old boy was detained for allegedly making a shooting threat toward Taylor County High School.

News

Wakulla County residents seek answers after dealing with discolored water

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:29 PM EST

By Staci Inez

Crawfordville resident, Neil Branch, said he purchased his home brand new two years ago, but the water is often dark and brown.

News

Matlow no longer in race for Florida Democratic Party Chairman

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 8:22 PM EST

By Mike Rogers

City Commissioner withdraws from Democratic Party Chair nomination

Forecast

Josh’s First Alert Forecast - Friday, January 27

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 8:18 AM EST

By Josh Green

Sunny skies are in store for Friday, with a light freeze possible overnight.

News

Anti-Semitic hate crimes bill welcome news to local education advocate

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 5:56 PM EST

By Jacob Murphey

Anti-Semitic incidents are at the center of a bill proposed by Florida state lawmakers Thursday. For local advocate Barbara Goldstein, the move comes not a moment too soon.

Local

Volunteers needed for upcoming ‘Night to Shine’ comeback

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 7:35 PM EST

By WCTV Staff

Organizers behind Tallahassee’s ‘Night to Shine’ said they are looking for volunteers to help with the event.