Jacob Murphey
Anchor/Multimedia Journalist
Tallahassee, Fla.
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Jacob Murphey anchors the Eyewitness News at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. He's also out in the community, covering stories several days a week.
Jacob is a native of Marietta, Georgia. He's grown to love living in the Big Bend and South Georgia.
He arrived in Tallahassee in 2019 after a three-year stay in Minnesota, where he anchored weekday morning newscasts for KTTC-TV in Rochester.
Before that, he worked as a reporter for WCAV-TV in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Jacob graduated from Northwestern University in June 2016, earning a double major in journalism and history. He's kept that love of history alive through his reporting. He covered early efforts to topple a Robert E. Lee Statue, before it made national headlines.
He thinks everyone has a key that can unlock a compelling story. It's his job to seek those out.
In his free time, Jacob loves to hike, play tennis, or find a great read (especially historic biographies!). He's also no stranger to public service. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout and served as a reading mentor and food shelf volunteer through his past work as a member of the Greater Rochester Rotary Club.
He now spends time as a mentor at local schools through Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Big Bend.
If you have a story idea, or just want to get to know Jacob a little more, shoot him an email at Jacob.Murphey@wctv.tv!
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Aaron Glee watched on as family of the victims read emotional statements to the judge during his sentencing hearing.
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A beam from the South Tower now forms the centerpiece of a powerful new 9/11 memorial in Tallahassee.
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2nd Alarm Project working to make sure first responder mental health remains a priority after Idalia
A non-profit group is working to make sure the mental wellbeing of first responders isn't forgotten as they help communities heal after Hurricane Idalia.
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A Tallahassee coach is thinking of his hometown of Perry, and wants to make sure the lower income neighborhood where he grew up isn't left behind.
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Crews are hard at work restoring power in the Big Bend, but some residents are worried about waiting in the dark.
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The idea is to make sure no one is without a friend at recess. They can sit on the bench and another student will come up and strike up a conversation.
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A mother-daughter duo is working to raise thousands of dollars to attend a Challenge Walk put on by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
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An FSU professor with a history of studying aspartame said he wasn't surprised to hear WHO label the sweetener as "possibly carcinogenic".
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A Thomasville native realized a life-long dream Sunday, getting drafted by the Atlanta Braves as the 24th overall pick.
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Volunteers are working to trap, neuter, and return feral cats in Thomas County. It's a humane way to control the feral cat population.
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Big Bend Hospice is building an eight-room wing inside TMH to offer end-of-life care right in the hospital complex.
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The Air Force said modern-day air refueling “serves as a force multiplier, increasing the speed, range, lethality, flexibility, and versatility of combat aircraft.”
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The complaint, filed in Leon County Circuit Court last week, asks the Court to demand commissioners fill empty seats on the board or explain why those actions haven’t been taken.
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Utility crews and homeowners were out Thursday in Thomasville working to cleanup debris and fallen power lines before another round of rain and wind arrived.
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TPD says it is unclear if the incidents are connected, and there are no suspects. Investigators will continue examining the strange events.
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A scholarship fund has been established for FSU College of Medicine's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Daniel Van Durme.
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Landry Lasseter is finally home from the hospital, nearly two years after he was born.
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Asia Fitzgerald was listed as a “Missing Adult” in a TPD Facebook post dated April 14th.
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Dr. Daniel Van Durme helped lead FSU through the Covid pandemic. He passed away Tuesday.
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Two members of the Leon County state legislative delegation shared their bipartisan success stories in front of a group of business leaders.
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The parents of 12-year-old Tobey Wells are still in shock, but wanted to take the time to thank first responders and their neighbors.
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Tallahassee political experts break down the 2024 race for the GOP nomination, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis now in the running.
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Most of their neighbors were “complete strangers,” but they still helped search for Wells when he first went missing Friday afternoon, they said.
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Famous author John Steinbeck began a four year correspondence with Gulf Specimen Marine Lab co-founder Jack Rudloe in the 1960s. It helped turn Rudloe's dream into reality.
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Several colleges across Florida were victims of “swatting” calls Tuesday, including Tallahassee Community College.
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Governors Charter Academy is working with the Leon County School District to address a number of noncompliance allegations.
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The Leon County Schools superintendent is demanding action from another charter school, alleging Governors Charter Academy is out of compliance on a number of issues.
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A Florida bill would strip away all local protections for renters. A Leon County Commissioner says it would derail is plans to support local tenants.
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A crowd of about 150 is expected to celebrate Passover at Chabad House FSU's brand-new modular building following a devastating fire last year.
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Thousands of TMH patients may have had their data compromised during February's IT attack.
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FSU hosted its 2nd annual Emmett Till Archives lecture series Tuesday night.
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A new documentary explores the downfall of the Apalachicola wild oyster.
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A Florida A&M cheerleader’s sideline smack and commentary talk went viral after the university mic’d her up for a basketball game last week.
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A late March cold snap created a number of problems for local growers.
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A Taylor County couple is sharing their heartbreaking story in hopes it reminds others to turn to faith during tough times, and to keep family close.
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Antwann Brown entered a plea Tuesday in a 2019 workplace stabbing spree at Dyke Industries.
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Ricou Browning lived a life of Hollywood fame following his big break, starring as the underwater creature in Creature form the Black Lagoon.
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Saint Paul's United Methodist Church is celebrating the installation of a brand new steeple, 4+ years after the old one was damaged by Hurricane Michael.
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Leon County Judge Robert Wheeler granted a motion filed by Charlie Adelson’s attorney asking to move the trial from a late April start date to late Summer.
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The Barnhart family is chalk full of talented artists. Now, there coming together to celebrate their creations.
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TMH says it welcomes employee feedback following the two week stretch the hospital was paralyzed due to an IT issue.
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FSU professor Davis Houck said a whirlwind trip to the White House was "incredible."
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A new musical debuts this weekend at Godby High School, bringing to life the emotional story of a Ukrainian Refugee from 75 years ago.
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Nearly one week after a major security breach at one of the city’s largest employers, concerns are mounting.
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Four large modular units arrived Thursday at Chabad House FSU, offering a semi-permanent solution to the congregation following a 2022 fire.
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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.
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A new exhibit at the Carrabelle History Museum uses photos from past and present to unpack the history of shipwrecks on nearby Dog Island.
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Divers with the Woodville Karst Plain Project achieved a major milestone earlier this month, finding the missing link between two of the world's largest cave systems.
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The Leon County Sheriff’s Office addressed rumors surrounding violence at Godby High School at a press conference Thursday morning.
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