Ryan Kaufman
Managing Editor
Tallahassee, FL
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Ryan comes to WCTV from WTAP in Parkersburg, WV. While at WTAP, he was the morning news and web producer. Ryan also filled in as a breaking news reporter through the morning hours. Prior to joining WTAP, he was the main news anchor/producer for his university's news station (CUTV). While in CUTV, he served as a camera, graphics and replay operator for various sporting events on campus covered by CUTV. Feel free to reach out to Ryan anytime on social media or via email.
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Hurricane Season 2023 is here, and to help you stay prepared for the season, the WCTV First Alert Weather team is standing by ready to forecast whatever Mother Nature might throw our way this year.
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A live interview with FSU economics professor Randall Holcombe
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People were woken up to a loud alert coming from their phone around 4:45 a.m.
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The event will feature Grammy-winning artist Rhonda Vincent.
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The funds raised will stay in Franklin County and help community members who need it the most.
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The event is making a return after a three-year hiatus.
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Alpha Kappa Alpha is celebrating 75 years of service
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This deeply rooted local tradition kicks off on Saturday, October 22.
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The 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season could shapeup to be another active one.
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The 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season gets underway on June 1st and runs until November 30th.
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A Facebook post by the district says it happened on McCall Bridge Road in Wetumpka.
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A woman is recovering after being runover while laying on the beach by a PCSO deputy.
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TPD has confirmed to WCTV that the victim in this shooting sustained non life-threatening injuries.
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The Tactical Apprehension and Control Team is on the scene working to get the suspect in custody.
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A squall line that brought severe weather to the South on Wednesday will bring a threat of damaging wind gusts and tornadoes to the Big Bend and South Georgia on Thursday.
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Meteorologists concluded an EF-0 tornado with winds of 85 mph caused the damage.
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Rob Nucatola, Lanetra Bennett and Michelle Roberts break down the 64 teams in this year's four regions of the GMS Snacket Challenge. Tune in every weekday at 5 and 6 a.m. during March to see the latest results.
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Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol were called to the scene of roll over crash involving a semi-truck on the Midway/US-90 on-ramp to I-10 East early Monday morning.
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Tuesday night the Valdosta Wildcats have found their head football coach and they didn’t have to look far.
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Troopers with Florida Highway Patrol are on the scene of a multi-vehicle crash on Capital Circle NE.
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In an effort to prepare for Tropical Depression Fred, the City of Tallahassee and Leon County have opened several sandbag locations for residents.
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The league is put on to help provide local children with the opportunity to develop self-esteem, skills and respect by dedicated adults.
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The Tallahassee Fire Department was called out to a house fire on the 700 block of Westcott Street at 6:30 Tuesday morning.
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Troopers with The Florida Highway Patrol are on the scene of a deadly crash on I-10 westbound in Jefferson County.
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According to FHP, the crash happened around 10:23 p.m. Thursday near the 185 mile marker.
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As March Madness gets underway and your brackets are being filled out, hoping it doesn’t bust this year, the Good Morning Show wanted to give you another fun option that put you in control!
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Troopers with The Florida Highway Patrol are investigating after a car caught fire Monday night.
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Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol are investigating a single vehicle crash that killed a 16-year-old boy.
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Art and Lanetra ask FAMU staff and faculty members questions about the COVID-19 vaccine
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The area where the crash happened was cleared around 9:15 a.m.
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Georgia’s very own groundhog weather prognosticator emerged from his miniature sized mansion Tuesday morning.
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Monday not only brings in a new month, but also a new edition of Florida and Georgia’s Severe Weather Awareness/Preparedness Week.
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A Liberty County man is charged with first degree murder, among other charges after troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol say he intentionally hit another man who was walking on the road.
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According to the alert, the entire complex has been swept by law enforcement and K-9′s specializing in explosive detection.
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According to FSUPD, the carjacking happened just before 2:30 a.m. Wednesday morning at the intersection of Pensacola Street and Lorene Street.
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The Florida Highway Patrol is reporting a deadly crash on Bloxham Cutoff Road in North Wakulla County.
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The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly early morning crash on Capital Circle Southwest near Springhill Road.
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The North American Aerospace Defense Command has been tracking Santa Clause and his reindeer since 1955.
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An investigation is underway after a house catches fire Saturday morning around 9:30 on Coleman Ave.
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Storms early Monday morning knocked out power to nearly 4,000 homes
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