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South Georgia

Photo of escaped inmate Aaron Fore

Escaped Decatur Co. inmate back in custody

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Alicia Lewis and WALB News Team
Authorities say Fore escaped from a work detail around 9:15 a.m. on Thursday.

News

Tallahassee mother takes legal action against funeral home after months without her son's ashes

Tallahassee mother takes legal action against funeral home after months without son’s ashes

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Staci Inez
“These last four months have been complete torture,” said Deondra Williams. Her son died at 26 days old after being transferred to UF Shands Hospital in Gainesville.

News

Madison County High School went under lockdown Thursday morning after a student was found with...

“I’d hate to get killed on my birthday”: Inside the lockdown at Madison County High School

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Madison Glaser and Chasity Maynard
A student at Madison County High School was found with a handgun Thursday morning, according to Madison County Sheriff David Harper.

Tell Me Something Good

Something Good - Students make milkshakes

Something Good - Students make milkshakes

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By WCTV Staff
The Swift Creek Middle School culinary class crafted milkshakes today.

Education

Classical School’s license for curriculum revoked following “David” statue spectacle

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Chasity Maynard
The college that supplies the Tallahassee Classical School’s curriculum has revoked the private school’s license, stating recent “drama” revolving around the school is “parody” of the goals of classical education.

News

Florida Senate unanimously passes bill decriminalizing fentanyl test strips

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Mike Rogers
A bill that would decriminalize test strips for fentanyl as part of the state’s ongoing effort to combat the opioid epidemic was unanimously approved in the Senate.

News

AMBER alert issued for St. Pete child, child’s mother found dead

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By ABC7 Staff
The two-year-old child went missing yesterday.

State Legislature

Senate passes major death penalty change

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Jim Saunders
The issue emerged after the Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz was sentenced to life in prison.

News

“Suspicious” body found off Apalachee Pkwy

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Madison Glaser and Chasity Maynard
A passerby spotted a body on April Road off Apalachee Parkway early Thursday morning, according to Angela Green, the Leon County Sheriff’s Office public information officer.

Community

Annual Florida State Bluegrass Festival and Chili cook-off gets underway this weekend

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Ryan Kaufman
The event will feature Grammy-winning artist Rhonda Vincent.
Radar and Lightning
Radar and Lightning

Tell Me Something Good

Something Good - Two Florida teams make it to the Final Four

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 10:30 PM EDT
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By WCTV Staff
Two of the teams in the Final Four are making their way today from the Sunshine State to Houston to play for the National Championship.

News

Search continues for missing man with dementia in Gadsden County

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 10:17 PM EDT
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By Chasity Maynard and Staci Inez
Jordan is a black man and approximately 6′0. He weighs about 180 to 190 pounds and was last seen wearing blue jeans, a black shirt and black slide shoes.

News

Leon County Schools moves forward with proposed changes to sex education

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 10:11 PM EDT
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By Mike Rogers
The Leon County School Board will vote in April on changing the school district's sex education curriculum.

South Georgia

Car crash kills former Thomas Co. Central band director, community remembers his impact

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 9:59 PM EDT
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By Anthony Bordanaro
Michial Mayhall was 70 years old.

South Georgia

Murder conviction reached in 2021 Valdosta shooting case

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 9:33 PM EDT
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By Mackenzie Petrie
During the trial, Mitchell’s attorney never called a single witness, nor did he make any objections. The assistant district attorney called the murder "senseless" and "cold-blooded."

News

‘I’m adopted too’: Two groups come together to raise adoption awareness

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 9:33 PM EDT
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By Madison Glaser
Roughly three-dozen children in ‘our area’ are without a permanent home right now and many are hoping to find a family before they age out of the system and have to face the world alone.

South Georgia

Colquitt County introduces new app for emergency alerts

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 8:23 PM EDT
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By Fallon Howard
So far, they have about 200 people signed up, but they need more.

Big Bend

FCSO fish fry fundraiser to benefit department’s Charity Fund

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 10:24 AM EDT
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By Ryan Kaufman
The funds raised will stay in Franklin County and help community members who need it the most.

News

FSU hosts 2nd annual Emmett Till Archives lecture series

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 8:51 AM EDT
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By Jacob Murphey
FSU hosted its 2nd annual Emmett Till Archives lecture series Tuesday night.

News

What turns a smiling teenager into a school shooter?

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 6:11 AM EDT
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By Jeremy Finley, Tony Garcia and Chuck Morris
A former friend and classmate said she received a haunting message from Audrey Hale the morning of the shooting.

Local

City Walk resumes overnight residence operations amid battle over fire code violation

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 10:46 PM EDT
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By WCTV Staff and Mike Rogers
Just a day after City Walk Urban Shelter residents were told they couldn’t be housed overnight, the organization learned that the order will be paused, at least until a court date in April.

Tell Me Something Good

Something Good - Children’s Week at Florida Capitol

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 10:15 PM EDT
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By WCTV Staff
Today we’re highlighting Children’s Week at the state capitol.

Crime

Man guilty of “executing” Rickards High student on victim’s 18th birthday

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 5:01 PM EDT
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By Katie Kaplan and Raghad Hamad
A Quincy man, who was 17 years old at the time of the murder, was found guilty of shooting a friend in Tallahassee on the victim’s 18th birthday.

Fire

Tallahassee Fire Department responded to commercial warehouse fire

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 3:18 PM EDT
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By WCTV Staff
The Tallahassee Fire Department responded to a commercial structure fire Monday afternoon.

News

41-year-old elephant moving from Puerto Rico to Refuge North America in South Georgia

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 2:59 PM EDT
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By Raghad Hamad
After battling for the past five years to rescue an elephant from a zoo in Puerto Rico, Refuge North America finally succeeded.

Arrests

TPD: Suspect arrested after stabbing incident Tuesday morning

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 11:35 AM EDT
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By Raghad Hamad
The Tallahassee Police Department responded to a stabbing Tuesday morning that left one person injured.

Whats Brewing

What’s Brewing - Rock The Spear Benefit Concert

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 10:49 AM EDT
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By WCTV Staff
The first annual “Rock The Spear” benefit concert is taking place this Saturday in Tallahassee.

News

Leon County Commission tackling homelessness in upcoming workshop

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 10:45 PM EDT
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By Mike Rogers
The Leon County Commission will meet with law enforcement and community partners for a workshop to address homelessness on May 23.

Crime

Valdosta murder trial begins for man accused of killing girlfriend

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 10:34 PM EDT
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By Mackenzie Petrie
Monday was the first day of the trial.

News

Exclusive: Dyke Industries stabbing survivor speaks out

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 9:40 PM EDT
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By Jaclyn Harold
It was a dark day at Dyke Industries three years ago, after an employee went on a rampage, allegedly stabbing several employees.

Tell Me Something Good

Something Good - PBJPLZ returns

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 7:34 PM EDT
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By WCTV Staff
Bob Williamson with Second Harvest helped WCTV Anchor Julie Montanaro deliver donation bins for WCTV’s upcoming peanut butter and jelly drive.

News

Georgia man reportedly ‘tortured & humiliated’ by teens at party

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 7:28 PM EDT
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By Zac Summers
A picture circulating online appears to show the victim unconscious, bound to a chair, and covered in spray paint.

Court

Man sentenced to 13 years after DUI crash that killed a mother of four in 2021

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 4:51 PM EDT
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By Raghad Hamad
A man was sentenced to 13 years in prison for manslaughter after a DUI crash in 2021.

News

New documentary explores the disappearance of the Apalachicola wild oyster

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 4:42 PM EDT
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By Jacob Murphey
A new documentary explores the downfall of the Apalachicola wild oyster.

Local

Italy invites Tallahassee school on field trip after principal forced to resign over David statue

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 4:34 PM EDT
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By Nicole Winfield and Terry Spencer
A Florence museum and the city's mayor are inviting parents and students from the Tallahassee Classical School to visit and see Michelangelo's sculpture of David.

Crime

18-year-old found guilty of murder after intentionally running over a man in Liberty County

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 2:25 PM EDT
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By Raghad Hamad
A Bristol man was found guilty of first-degree murder Wednesday after running over a man and leaving the scene on January 28, 2021.

Arrests

54-year-old man sentenced to 7 years for child pornography

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 1:16 PM EDT
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By Raghad Hamad
A Carrable man was sentenced to seven years in federal prison for child pornography.

Local

Tallahassee hosts free Easter Egg Hunt events at Messer and Myers Parks

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 12:23 PM EDT
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By Raghad Hamad
The fun begins with the annual Eggs-traordinary Easter Egg Hunt, designed for children with special needs.

Whats Brewing

What’s Brewing - Comedian Jay Leno coming to Tallahassee

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 10:40 AM EDT
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By WCTV Staff
Comedian and former Late Night Talk Show host, Jay Leno, is coming to Tallahassee.

News

Woman shot in the neck Sunday evening near Cafe Shisha

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 12:17 AM EDT
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By WCTV Staff
Officials said the call came in around 9:30 p.m. Sunday, with multiple shots fired. Police said the male victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

In The Spotlight

NorthFlora Collective talks about air plants and how to take care of them

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 4:23 PM EDT
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By WCTV Staff
NorthFlora Collective talks about air plants and how to take care of them.

News

‘Turmeric is key’: Thomasville local business donates pounds of turmeric to local elephants

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 8:52 AM EDT
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By Madison Glaser
Buckley said because of an elephant’s massive size and the need to remain constantly active when kept in captivity, they can often develop a form of arthritis like osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. Still, after a few months of giving the elephants the turmeric, she’s noticed a change.

Tallahassee

“PACE Girl” now leading school she attended 20 years ago

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 11:41 AM EDT
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By Julie Montanaro
Kristal Aviles is now leading the PACE Center for Girls, a school she attended 20 years ago.

News

Tallahassee mother says she never received her infant’s ashes, funeral home won’t return calls

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 10:03 PM EDT
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By Staci Inez
“They didn’t sympathize for what was going on with me,” said Williams. “It was like he was just another baby there - just another person who died.”

Local

Leon County deputies working missing persons investigation near Capitola Road

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 8:40 PM EDT
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By Katie Kaplan
The Leon County Sheriff’s Office was working on a missing persons investigation on the eastern side of the county Friday night.

Tell Me Something Good

Something Good - Tallahassee Robotics Regional

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 8:22 PM EDT
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By WCTV Staff
The 2nd annual First Robotics Tallahassee Regional is back this weekend! Teams practiced Friday at the Alfred Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center and Teaching Gymnasium.

News

Leon County Commission votes against marijuana decriminalization

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 8:09 PM EDT
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By Mike Rogers
Leon County Commission voted 4-3 against marijuana decriminalization measure.

Local

Viral FAMU cheerleader: “I have a lot more support than I do haters”

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 8:04 PM EDT
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By Jacob Murphey
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.

News

Quit or be fired: Tallahassee principal out amid parent complaints over renaissance statue lesson

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:27 PM EDT
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By Mike Rogers
Tallahassee principal resigns after parent complaints over Michelangelo ‘David’ statue lesson

News

Tallahassee pharmacist arrested with guns, explosives

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 4:49 PM EDT
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By WCTV Staff
A Monticello man is now facing 11 felony charges after deputies discover 25 guns, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, bulletproof vests and explosives in his car.
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