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Local

WCTV's Red Kettle Takeover Day totals from 2023!

Something Good - Thank you for supporting WCTV’s Red Kettle Takeover!

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By WCTV Staff
The numbers are in! During WCTV’s Red Kettle Takeover Thursday, you helped us raise over $7,000, one of the highest totals we’ve ever raised!

Local

Meet the furry faces waiting for adoption!

Meet the faces of Furry Friday: These adorable animals are ready to go home with you!

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Julie Montanaro
WCTV is teaming up with Tallahassee’s Animal Services center to feature dogs and cats up for adoption on our newscasts on Fridays in hopes of finding more homes for more pets. We’re calling it Furry Friday.

News

Peach Drop

Peach Drop not taking place this New Year’s Eve, mayor’s office says

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Atlanta News First staff and Asia Wilson
Atlantans won’t be ringing in 2024 with the Peach Drop.

Local

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare opens brand new urgent care center.

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare opens new urgent care center in Frenchtown

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Abraiya Ruffin
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare opens a brand new urgent care center on West Tennessee Street.

State

Lawmakers debated a controversial abortion ban bill on the floor of the Florida  House Tuesday.

Florida lawmakers consider bills targeting drunk drivers

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Cody Butler
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles data shows about 200 people died in drunk driving crashes so far this year.

News

Laneisha Shantrice Henderson was arrested and charged with criminal attempt to commit arson in...

VIDEO: Bystanders stop woman from reportedly trying to burn MLK’s birth home, police say

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Atlanta News First staff and Doug Reardon
The house, which was acquired by the National Park Service in 2018, has been closed to the public since late November.

Local

Malik Wade is accused of killing his girlfriend and her mother at their home back in September...

Man found guilty in 2017 double murder of ex-girlfriend, her mother

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By WCTV Staff
Malik Wade is accused of killing his girlfriend and her mother at their home back in September 2017.

Local

WCTV's Mike McCall and Josh Green visit fourth-grade students at Miller County Elementary...

Something Good - WCTV Weather’s Mike McCall and Josh Green visit students!

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By WCTV Staff
They spoke to fourth-grade students about what they do and the importance of weather and forecasting.

Whats Brewing

A consignment pop-up shop is happening soon for plus-sized women.

What’s Brewing - Plus size consignment pop-up shop

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By WCTV Staff
The pop-up shop will take place Dec. 15 - Dec. 17.

State

Florida Senate Republicans unveil ‘Live Healthy’ initiative

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Cody Butler
Florida is on track to be short 18,000 doctors by 2035.
Radar and Lightning
Radar and Lightning

Breaking News

The victim’s body has been sent off for an autopsy to find the cause of death.

Man found dead at Valdosta business, homicide investigation underway

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Seth Feiner and WALB News Team
The victim’s body has been sent off for an autopsy to find the cause of death.

Crime

A facility in Havana, located at 6766 Florida Georgia Highway, is undergoing an illegal...

70 suspected illegal gambling devices, cash, and ATM seized at Havana facility

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Jamiya Coleman
Criminal charges are being pursued by the Florida Gaming Control Commission.

Local

Woodville K-8 School’s Daisy Bush has been named the 2023-2024 Leon County Schools’ Teacher of...

Daisy Bush of Woodville K-8 School awarded Leon County Schools’ Teacher of the Year

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Jamiya Coleman
Woodville K-8 School’s Daisy Bush has been named the 2023-2024 Leon County Schools’ Teacher of the Year.

Community

Indelible Impacts came onto the Good Morning Show to announce its fourth annual Indelible...

Bringing the community together with Holiday on the Hill

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Parker McClellan
Indelible Impacts came onto the Good Morning Show to announce its fourth annual Indelible Gives Holiday Giveaway event, Holiday on the Hill, taking place on Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) Will Packer Performing Arts Amphitheater in Tallahassee, Florida.

Seminoles

Florida High alum and former New Orleans Saint James Coleman is celebrating his birthday by...

Former ‘Nole, Coleman looks to give back to excelling students

Updated: Dec. 8, 2023 at 1:12 AM EST
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By Ryan Kelly
Coleman is looking to give “nice gifts for nice grades” as a part of his Christmas Wish List initiative

News

Mike McCall and Abby Walton ringing the bells during the WCTV Red Kettle Takeover Day

WCTV hosts successful 10th annual Red Kettle Takeover Day

Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 11:55 PM EST
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By Abby Walton
Thanks to the local community, $7,664.72 was raised in total!

South Georgia

Citizens Against Violence support law enforcement getting violent criminals off the streets --...

Project Safe Neighborhood targets violent Ga. repeat offenders, citizens support efforts

Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 7:34 PM EST
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By Brittanye Blake
Local law enforcement agencies are working with federal authorities to convict repeat offenders of violent crimes — presenting criminals with more extensive sentences to keep them off the streets for as long as possible.

South Georgia

GAF is bringing in more than 100 jobs to Lowndes County over the next six years

Second Harvest Food Bank and GAF partner to give back to community

Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 4:27 PM EST
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By Ty Grant
GAF is bringing in more than 100 jobs to Lowndes County over the next six years

South Georgia

Photo of Remerton shooting victim Brianna Long

$25K reward offered for information in Lowndes Co. bar homicide

Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 3:49 PM EST
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By WALB News Team
If anyone has any information on this incident are encouraged to call the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office at (229) 671-2985.

South Georgia

Photo of Kendrick Jackson Jr.

Armed and dangerous suspect wanted on kidnapping charge in Thomasville

Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 3:11 PM EST
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By Seth Feiner
He is considered armed and dangerous by police so caution is being urged.

News

A field test of the drugs came back positive for methamphetamine, but it remains unclear what...

Plenty of questions remain after three Chiefland students overdose on bus to school

Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 2:19 PM EST
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By Ethan Budowsky
A field test of the drugs came back positive for methamphetamine, but it remains unclear what the drugs actually contained

Capital City

This announcement comes after FAMU’s football team and both Florida State’s football and...

Joint-celebration set to take place to honor FAMU, FSU recent athletic achievements and all ‘community champions’

Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 12:43 PM EST
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By Jamiya Coleman
This announcement comes after FAMU’s football team and both Florida State’s football and women’s soccer team all made history on Saturday and Monday.

South Georgia

“This is outstanding, especially as Pastor Lane being a member of the board. It shows our...

South Georgia Black Chambers celebrates business owner reopening, chambers one year

Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 11:37 AM EST
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By Brittanye Blake
A south Georgia organization that helps black investors become successful business owners is celebrating its own success.

Tell Me Something Good

Something Good - TMH nurse publishes "Santa Cat" book to encourage reading, animal adoption

Something Good - TMH nurse publishes ‘Santa Cat’ book to encourage reading, animal adoption

Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 10:44 PM EST
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By WCTV Staff
The book is currently being sold in the hospital gift shop. Monet thanks her fellow nurses for all their support

Local

People can stay safe on the water by borrowing a life vest.

Loaner life jackets are up for grabs at boat ramps throughout Franklin County

Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 10:26 PM EST
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By Brianna Shaw
“We’re just trying to encourage boating safety and personal responsibility,” Franklin County Sheriff said. People who go out on the water can borrow a life jacket and return it at the end of the day.

Environment

(WJHG/WECP)

Bipartisan bill aims to keep Florida beach swimmer safe

Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 10:13 PM EST
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By Cody Butler
It can take days before anyone knows the water is contaminated.

Local

Local leaders still divided on Welaunee Boulevard project as construction begins

Local leaders still divided on Welaunee Boulevard project as construction begins

Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 10:00 PM EST
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By Savannah Kelley
Blueprint initially estimated the project budget at about $95 million, but that later grew to $134 million.

National

FILE - Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., talks to reporters after a closed-door...

GOP Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California is resigning, 2 months after his ouster as House speaker

Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 7:19 PM EST
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By The Associated Press and MICHAEL R. BLOOD
McCarthy is the only speaker in history to be voted out of the job.

Court

Donna Adelson alleges cruel jail conditions

Donna Adelson becoming ‘weaker and weaker’ under ‘inhumane’ treatment at Leon County Jail, attorney alleges

Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 5:49 PM EST
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By Chasity Maynard
The motion alleges guards force the 73-year-old to sleep naked, eat with her hands and call her a “fancy white lady murderer” who does not have rights.

South Georgia

Valdosta Mayor's Motorcade provides donated gifts to over 100 residents at Parkwood...

Valdosta Mayor’s Motorcade benefits Parkwood development

Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 5:16 PM EST
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By Brittanye Blake
Each year, Valdosta’s Mayor and Fire Chief make this season brighter for more than 100 residents - ages 7 to 80 by passing out new and unwrapped gifts donated by the community.

Arrests

Roberto Andablo Gaona, 32, knew Torres and the two has an infant child together. (GBI)....

Man convicted in 2022 Brooks Co. murder, now awaiting sentencing

Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 4:44 PM EST
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By Lorenza Medley
The man knew Torres and the two has an infant child together.

Whats Brewing

The City of Thomasville is holding its free holiday family movie night Saturday, Dec. 9, at...

What’s Brewing - Thomasville’s holiday movie night

Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 12:48 PM EST
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By WCTV Staff
Jim Carrey’s “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” will be showcased.

South Georgia

A memorial sits on the side of Highway 111 near Moultrie where five people were killed in a...

‘It’s been so sad’: Moultrie community comes together to support Thanksgiving wreck victims

Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 10:26 AM EST
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By Lenah Allen
Five people died and several others were injured in a head-on crash on Highway 111 near Moultrie.

Traffic

Motorists have been advised to seek a different route.

Roads reopen at U.S. 319 near Apalachee Parkway following major incident

Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 9:28 AM EST
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By Jamiya Coleman
Motorists have been advised to seek a different route.

South Georgia

All race results have yet to be officially certified.

South Georgia runoff election results

Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 11:28 PM EST
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By Seth Feiner and WALB News Team
All race results have yet to be officially certified.

News

TFD and State Fire Marshal share tips to help prevent Christmas fires.

State fire marshal and TFD burn Christmas tree to warn of dangers, share safety tips

Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 10:34 PM EST
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By WCTV Staff
As Christmas approaches, The Tallahassee Fire department and State Fire Marshal hosted a Christmas tree burn demonstration to show how quickly a Christmas tree fire can spread.

News

FSU sees increase in spiked drinks among students

FSU officials confirm increase in reported drink spiking cases among students

Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 9:50 PM EST
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By Staci Inez
Officials said two of the cases reported this semester are active investigations, with possible criminal elements that include sexual battery.

South Georgia

Something Good - VSU grad and ROTC cadet selected for elite flight school

Something Good - VSU grad and ROTC cadet selected for elite flight school

Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 8:18 PM EST
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By WCTV Staff
Logan Kraus, an ROTC cadet will graduate this Friday with two VSU degrees including a master’s.

State

DeSantis reports from the EOC in Tallahassee

DeSantis proposes reducing state budget next year, cutting taxes

Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 7:31 PM EST
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By Cody Butler
The $114.4 billion state budget proposal is $4.6 billion less than the current budget that runs through June.

Court

Sedric Thomas was charged with first degree murder following a confrontation at a Gretna...

Gadsden County man sentenced to life in prison for killing his boss

Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 7:21 PM EST
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By WCTV Staff
Sedric Thomas was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday afternoon for the January 2022 murder of his boss, Henry Pike.

News

The Office of Planning and Budget estimates savings for Georgia taxpayers of approximately...

Gov. Kemp proposes acceleration of largest income tax cut in state history

Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 5:43 PM EST
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By WALB News Team
The Office of Planning and Budget estimates savings for Georgia taxpayers of approximately $1.1 billion in calendar year 2024 as a result of the tax cut acceleration and the 26 basis-points reduction provided in HB 1437.

Tell Me Something Good

Something Good - FSU football players, coach donate winter jackets to Sabal Palm Elementary

Something Good - FSU football players, coach donate winter jackets to Sabal Palm Elementary

Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 5:20 PM EST
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By WCTV Staff
They say “character is who you are when it matters most.”

News

WCTV 2022 Red Kettle Takeover

WCTV’s Red Kettle Day

Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 4:58 PM EST
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By WCTV Staff
Click the link to find out how you can donate.

Local

The student was charged with possession of a weapon on school property.

14-year-old arrested for bringing box cutter to Raa Middle School

Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 4:20 PM EST
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By Jamiya Coleman
The student was charged with possession of a weapon on school property.

Local

Second Harvest of the Big Bend fills thousands of food bags for kids

Upcoming Second Harvest food distributions in Leon County, Wakulla County

Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 3:44 PM EST
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By Jamiya Coleman
Several Second Harvest of the Big Bend food distributions are set to take place this week in Wakulla County and Leon County, beginning Wednesday.

South Georgia

“For them to be able to have a safe place to come and to bring their children. It’s going to...

The Village of Hope: Lowndes Co. nonprofit expands rehabilitation homes for women, families

Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 3:12 PM EST
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By Brittanye Blake
A South Georgia nonprofit, the House of Hope, is expanding its treatment plan for women seeking help for addiction, alcoholism, and abuse moving into the first phase its plan.

South Georgia

The clinic is designed to teach children, parents and mentors basketball skills and life lessons.

Charlie Ward to host Holiday Leader Mentorship Basketball Clinic in Thomasville

Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 1:52 PM EST
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By Jamiya Coleman
The clinic is designed to teach children, parents and mentors basketball skills and life lessons

Whats Brewing

The holiday comedy will take place Dec. 7 through Dec. 17.

What’s Brewing - Every Christmas Story Ever Told

Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 12:56 PM EST
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By WCTV Staff
The holiday comedy runs from Dec. 7 to Dec. 17.

Local

First responders complete real life scenarios.

First responders attend new school shooter tactical training in Gadsden County

Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 12:26 PM EST
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By WCTV Staff
"We know that if we’re going to save lives, it’s within minutes," Al Brotons said. This new course helps prepare first responders for dangerous situations.

South Georgia

Starting Jan. 8, 2024, the camera in front of S. L. Mason Elementary School will begin issuing...

Valdosta school zone safety cameras will begin issuing citations

Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 12:07 PM EST
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By Ty Grant
Starting Jan. 8, 2024, the camera in front of S. L. Mason Elementary School will begin issuing citations.
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