Savannah Kelley
Multimedia Journalist
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Savannah is a multimedia journalist with WCTV.
Before coming to Florida, Savannah spent her whole life in the Midwest. She was born in Fairfield, Iowa and graduated from Northwetsern University’s Medill School of Journalism in 2021. While in college, she was a reporter, producer and anchor for the Northwestern News Network. She began her career in broadcast news as an intern at KTTC in Rochester, Minnesota.
In her free time, Savannah loves traveling, going to the gym and spending time outdoors.
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"That live classroom that we’ve built makes students feel like they’re in a classroom, said founder Erika Donalds
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Tomorrow FAMU will be holding a virtual version of the expo, with 60 organizations attending.
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“It’s flat out wrong,” said Commissioner Porter. “They have a right to housing and they have a right to answers.”
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Every Killearn Lakes Elementary School Kindergartener got the chance to ride a bicycle Wednesday. But, there’s a catch.
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The legal fight continues between the City of Tallahassee and a local homeless shelter.
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In 2021, COVID surpassed all other causes of death for officers in the line of duty, according to a report from the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund.
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Police are continuing to investigate the death of Jorge Diaz-Johnston after his body was found in a landfill in Jackson County over the weekend.
After hours of deliberation, the city-county planning commission voted Wednesday to deny a local homeless shelter’s permit request.
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Shoaf said it’s impossible to forecast whether the governor’s goals will be met this year, but he said DeSantis has a lot of support for his agenda.
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One of the task force’s goals is to get 75% of Floridians vaccinated by the fall of 2022. Currently, that number is at 71%.
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Cloth, surgical or N95? There are many kinds of masks to choose from but, this semester, Florida State University is expecting its students to opt for medical grade N95s.
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All Leon County Schools staff and visitors are now required to stay masked up indoors, unless they’re socially distanced, the district announced on Tuesday.
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Frustrated pharmacists are waiting on shipments of COVID tests as demand for at-home kits soars.
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Despite the growing numbers of COVID-19 cases across the country, quarantine times are now being cut in half by the CDC, with the organization releasing new guidelines on Monday.
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Long lines were seen at Florida A&M’s COVID-19 testing site Monday morning as more than 1,000 people were tested in the first three hours the clinic was open.
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"This is what Miss Annie does--just spreading Christmas joy.”
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Holiday travel is approaching pre-pandemic levels and thousands will pass through the Tallahassee International Airport in the next few days.
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The city of Carrabelle will soon see one of its own inducted to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Last month, Tarra became the second elephant to call the sanctuary in South Georgia home after a 12-year legal battle.
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Monday marked one year since the first American received a COVID-19 vaccine.
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"This does not impact the city’s ability to provide services and public safety--the fire department, the police department, are both operating normally at this point.”
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The holiday show will be open every day of the week until Christmas Eve. It’s free for LeMoyne Arts members and $5 for non-members.
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Wednesday, Florida A&M students took part in what they call “Rattler Radiance,” giving 10 female students at Bond Elementary Christmas gift bags.
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Several people jumped into action after a woman’s car ended up in a ravine Wednesday afternoon.
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Speakers honored not just veterans, but also first responders and healthcare workers who have been on the frontlines of the COVID pandemic.
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After a 130-day battle with COVID-19, Daphne Kilpatrick has finally won.
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The Florida Department of Health held an event in Tallahassee Wednesday to recognize the lives lost to this disease and provide the community with educational resources.
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Pro-life activists gathered at the Florida Capitol on Wednesday to pray that the U.S. Supreme Court would uphold a Mississippi abortion ban and overturn Roe v. Wade.
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The CDC strengthened its position on booster shots Monday in response to the new Omicron variant of COVID-19.
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“We’re doing everything that we can with the industry shortages."
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Project Annie feeds the community on Thanksgiving for the 23rd year.
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Tallahassee nonprofit The Plant offers Thanksgiving meal to community members in need.
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In the state of Florida, it costs about 50 dollars on average to fill a 15-gallon tank.
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Doors at the Kearney Center open at 6 p.m. and close at 9 p.m., but the center will still accept people through the night. Workers say no one will be turned away.
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Anyone is welcome to come by and get a free plate of turkey, dressing, collard greens, salad and much more.
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As temperatures drop, many of us are turning on our heaters. But for some low-income seniors, that’s not an option.
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“Just really happy, you know,” Leon soccer coach Scott Evans said. “People just loved him. He was never upset. I never saw him upset about anything, unless it was passion with playing the game.”
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‘This long? It’s gonna take this long?’: FAMU students frustrated by months-long financial aid delay
According to FAMU’s VP for student affairs, about 40 to 50 students are still waiting on money from the university.
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A Gadsden County deputy survived a hail of gunfire thanks in part to her bullet proof vest.
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A memorial is now growing outside an apartment building in Collegetown as police continue to investigate a young man’s death over the weekend.
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The clinic saw more than 3,000 patients during the two and a half months it was in operation.
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Keyston Franklin said this car is a game-changer. His family has been living without a vehicle for the past several years.
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The money will go to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, which treat more than 10 million children each year.
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Capital Regional Medical Center employs more than 1,100 people. The center did not respond to the question of how many of its employees are already fully vaccinated.
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In honor of Veterans Day, Tallahassee’s VA clinic set up a drive-thru event for those who have served, handing out goodie bags and other tokens of appreciation.
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Hundreds of people showed up to interview for 35 job openings with Leon County on Monday.
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Holocaust Education Week began Monday with author Greg Dawson making a visit to Tallahassee Community College to tell the story of his mother, who is a Holocaust survivor.
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In the wake of the tragic shooting on the set of Alec Baldwin’s film Rust, many in the film community are speaking out about industry safety concerns.
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Parents in the Big Bend are starting to make COVID vaccine appointments for their young children after the CDC gave the green light for kids aged 5-11 to receive the shot.