Chasity Maynard
Digital Content Producer
Tallahassee
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Chasity Maynard is a Digital Content Producer at WCTV. She graduated with a B.S. in Journalism from the University of Florida in 2022 and has a history in print journalism. Before joining WCTV, Chasity worked in esteemed newsrooms including the Tallahassee Democrat, the Orlando Sentinel, The Gainesville Sun and WUFT News.
Chasity is a leader and innovator in visual and multimedia storytelling, receiving top honors across the state of Florida and the country. She was a finalist in the Hearst Photojournalism Championship, in which only six young storytellers across the country are selected to compete. Other notable recognitions she has received include the Mark of Excellence award from the Society of Professional Journalists and the Florida Magazine Association Charlie Award.
Through a creative use of all forms of storytelling — photos, data, public records and video — Chasity aims to produce compelling, meaningful and compassionate stories. She is passionate about supporting underserved communities and creating understandable and accessible articles for all audiences.
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A Tallahassee man was charged with attempted murder Sunday after allegedly stabbing his neighbor during an argument.
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Jefferson County Clerk of Court Kirk Reams facing new charges of grand theft and fraud.
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A grand jury determined law enforcement’s use of force in a fatal shooting earlier this year was justified and commended officers' responses.
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The new COVID-19 vaccine was approved by the FDA and CDC this week.
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A man and woman were arrested in connection to that drive-by shooting at the mobile home park that left two injured, LCSO said a press release Wednesday.
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The Tallahassee Police Department is investigating the shooting, which took place at Springfield Apartments at 1700 Joe Louis Street, as a homicide, they said in a post on X/Twitter two hours after the shooting.
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We will continue to update this page with more resources.
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Here are some of the best ways to support those in need after Hurricane Idalia.
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WCTV is working to keep you updated on power outages in our region. You can monitor the latest updates here:
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Thomas County and Thomasville announced that the curfew has been canceled.
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From split trees, to mangled metal, to crushed cars, the storm left its mark. See striking images of the severe storm damage across the Big Bend here.
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He added that the order “will remain in effect until further notice and evaluated daily for continued need.”
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Trackers show more than 16,000 customers without power in Suwannee County. Almost 12,000 are experiencing interruptions in Leon. And more than 10,000 are in the dark in Taylor County.
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As Hurricane Idalia has ripped through the Big Bend and South Georgia Wednesday, it has also torn apart many of the areas it passed.
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Emergency officials in Leon County also announced storm shelters will be opening Tuesday afternoon.
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Legal experts advise taking certain steps ahead of potential natural disasters to help minimize the damage and expedite the rebuilding process after.
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Taylor County officials announced Monday they will provide transportation in coastal areas to the Taylor County Elementary School storm shelter.
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Additionally, those at Alligator Point and St. George Island have only one access route in and out, the sheriff wrote. If the route is impassible, emergency responders will not be able to access individuals in those areas, he warned.
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The evacuation applies to residents of mobile and manufactured homes and is effective immediately. It is due to the likelihood of hurricane-force winds from Hurricane Idalia.
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Buses that were originally scheduled to take residents of coastal areas to the Taylor County shelter will now transport residents to Leon County shelters in Tallahassee.
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Some helpful tips are to create a "go-bag" for your pets and to look up storm shelters that are pet-friendly.
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The order applies to residents living in mobile homes, travel trailers, and structurally compromised housing for the entire count. It also applies to those living in low-lying and flood-prone areas or structures that have previously flooded during heavy rains.
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Residents are also advised that Franklin County Schools will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, and county government offices will be closed Wednesday.
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Last week, nine people were shot in total, and three of those victims have died, according to TPD.
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As Tropical Storm Idalia heads toward Florida, we encourage you to sign up for emergency alerts and monitor public guidance in your area.
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Multiple rounds were fired outdoors around 2:30 p.m. at the Leon Arms Apartments in the southwest end of the capital city, according to the Tallahassee Police Department.
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This is the 15th deadly shooting in Tallahassee this year, and this is the 18th fatality from gun violence this year.
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This marks the 26th win for TCC, with the Cairo Syrup Makers trailing at 22 wins.
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FHP received word of a plane in the water at about 8:45 p.m., FHP spokesperson Patricia Jefferson-Shaw said. A male and female both exited the plane and are safe, she said. The male has a minor leg injury.
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TPD also confirmed that the suspect and victim knew each other, but did not specify what the relationship was.
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Both Tallahassee Police and the Leon County Sheriff’s Office are on hand, and a portion of Fred George Road shut down. At least a dozen patrol units are in the area, including unmarked vehicles and a helicopter.
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The suspected car thief and kidnapper is now in custody, according to police. Diamond Thompson, 20, is charged with grand theft of a motor vehicle, kidnapping and fleeing with disregard for others’ safety, according to a statement from TPD.
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More than 500 families turned out to register their students for school at the LCS Office of Admissions on Thursday, Aug. 10, the first day of school in the district, Superintendent Rocky Hanna shared in a video posted to social media Thursday morning.
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Kelvin Maysonet, 33, of Gulfport, Fla., was arrested Thursday during a traffic stop on Interstate 10 and transported to the Jefferson County Jail. He now faces multiple felony drug-related charges.
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The Office of Admissions helped about 100 families complete registration Thursday while most students attended their first day of school, according to the deputy superintendent.
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Nearly 400 students are currently registered for the course in Leon County, which will be taught by seven teachers in six high schools, according to an LCS spokesperson. Some educators have voiced concerns about the course and following the law, he said. But LCS is choosing to “take the commissioner at his word” and teach the course in full.
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The controversy has forced schools to scramble to form new instruction plans just days ahead of the new school year. WCTV has reached out to Leon County Schools about what course of action other schools in the district will take.
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He “fraudulently enticed” the former players to invest their retirement funds with his investment companies as part of his representation, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Among other misconduct, he failed to inform those former NFL players that their investment funds were mixed in with funds used to operate his law firm and pay his personal mortgage, the office said.
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WCTV’s chief meteorologist swept the poll, leading by a landslide with over 50% of the votes. McCall said he is grateful for the support.
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Officers found a man with a gunshot wound at about 3:15 p.m. inside Time Saver, a market at 1412 Alabama Street, TPD said in a statement. Officers attempted to render aid, but he died from his injuries, according to police.
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Two people were injured in a shooting Friday morning at the McDonald’s on Bay Street.
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Loved ones honored and remembered Qulera "Lera" Allen and Kernishion "Keke" Charleston with a vigil and balloon release Tuesday. The sisters were murdered Sunday.
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The number of gunshot victims from the weekend has risen to five after Tallahassee Police on Monday shared details of another shooting in the capital city over the last two days.
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Tallahassee ties a record-high setback in 1942.
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A man allegedly crashed a stolen vehicle after leading a police chase Wednesday afternoon in Havana, Fla., according to the town police chief.
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The pilot is not injured, FHP said.
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The outside southbound lane on U.S. 19 is currently blocked in the area as officials work the scene, according to FHP.
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Yarborough said WCSO will have more information Friday morning.
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