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Florida A&M falls to Florida, 3-0 in Gainesville Regional

The plays were there to be made but unfortunately for Florida A&M not enough of them were

The Florida A&M Rattlers break down a huddle ahead of an NCAA Tournament game against the...

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Something Good - Deputies chase mini horse to safety in Madison County

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Landry Lasseter settles into his crib at home for the first time, nearly two years after he was...

Home Sweet Home: Tallahassee boy with lung condition sleeps in his own crib for the first time two years after his birth

Hyundai Ioniq 6: World Car of the Year Redefines Electric Vehicles, Available at Werner Hyundai

DeSantis PACs draw campaign finance criticism

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Law enforcement located a suspect after an hour-long search in Brooks County.

Suspect captured after hours-long manhunt in Brooks County

Updated: 13 hours ago

By Chasity Maynard, Ben Kaplan and Katie Kaplan

A suspect was captured near a rural field after a several hours-long manhunt that involved multiple law enforcement agencies in Brooks County on Friday, said Brooks County Sheriff Mike Dewey.

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Charges dropped against City Hall arrestees, state says protesters tried to “use” justice system

Updated: 9 hours ago

By Chasity Maynard and Staci Inez

"The purpose of the criminal justice system is to promote an orderly and safe society through imposing consequences for those who break our laws. Here, the defendants have elected to use the criminal justice system to amplify their political agenda," wrote State Attorney Jack Campbell.

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As Tropical Storm Arlene moves further away, a few showers are still possible closer to home...

Mike’s First Alert Forecast - Friday, June 2

Updated: 12 hours ago

By WCTV First Alert Weather Team

As Tropical Storm Arlene moves further away, a few showers are still possible closer to home this weekend.

Whats Brewing

What’s Brewing - Mobile Food Distribution in Leon and Gadsden County

Updated: 7 hours ago

By WCTV Staff

For more food distribution dates go to fightinghunger.org.

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Tropical Storm Arlene forms in Gulf of Mexico

Updated: 15 hours ago

By WCTV First Alert Weather Team

Arlene becomes first named storm of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season.

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Semi-truck overturns in multi-vehicle crash with injuries on I-10

Updated: 15 hours ago

By WCTV Staff

Multiple agencies are responding to a crash on I-10, near the North Monroe exit.

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FSU softball Women's College World Series

No. 3 FSU Softball begins WCWS with mercy-rule win over No. 6 Oklahoma State

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 2:26 AM EDT

By Brett Nevitt

The 'Noles get their first opening round win in OKC since 2002

Tell Me Something Good

Something Good - Local Publix employee celebrates 70th birthday

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 9:00 PM EDT

By WCTV Staff

Happy birthday, James!

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Court files show 2022 and 2023 consecutively as the years with the most landlord-tenant cases...

‘Unlivable’ ‘Unaffordable’ ‘Unsanitary’: Commissioners speak up, one calls Lake Bradford conditions “unacceptable”

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 11:27 PM EDT

By Chasity Maynard and Sam Thomas

“I just apologize on behalf of the city and the state that we haven’t created the conditions where this won’t happen, and I hope that we can get to a place where this kind of thing never happens again,” City Commissioner Jack Porter said.

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Judge hears arguments in FAMU discrimination case, students sue state for $1.3 billion

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 11:07 PM EDT

By Savannah Kelley

FAMU students are suing the state for $1.3 billion. That’s how much they claim FAMU has been underfunded.

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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of Calif., speaks during a news conference after President Joe...

Just days to spare, Senate gives final approval to debt ceiling deal, sending it to Biden

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 11:59 PM EDT

By The Associated Press and LISA MASCARO, KEVIN FREKING, STEPHEN GROVES, FARNOUSH AMIRI and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press

Fending off a U.S. default, the Senate gave final approval late Thursday to a debt ceiling and budget cuts package, grinding into the night.

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Visible satellite imagery of Tropical Depression Two in the Gulf of Mexico.

Tropical Depression Two forms in eastern Gulf of Mexico

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 5:30 PM EDT

By WCTV First Alert Weather Team

The storm is not forecasted to hit the state of Florida.

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Fewer showers as we head into the weekend.

Rob’s First Alert Forecast - Friday, June 2

Updated: 20 hours ago

By WCTV First Alert Weather Team

Fewer showers as we head into the weekend.

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‘It’s Our Honor’ airs as hour-long Memorial Day Special

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 10:22 PM EDT

By WCTV Staff

WCTV’s month-long ‘It’s Our Honor’ series culminated in an hour-long special that aired at 4 p.m. on Memorial Day.

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Businesses close across Florida to protest new immigration law

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 5:03 PM EDT

By Cody Butler

Several groups, including the Hispanic Federation, organized the protest called “A Day Without Immigrants.”

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Asia Fitzgerald pictured on a missing adult poster shared by TPD in April.

Woman accused in police ambush, pictured on TPD missing persons poster just weeks earlier

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 11:09 PM EDT

By Julie Montanaro and Jacob Murphey

Asia Fitzgerald was listed as a “Missing Adult” in a TPD Facebook post dated April 14th.

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Satellite image of 2016's Hurricane Lester on approach to the island of Hawaii., Photo Date: 2016

Hurricane Season 2023 Begins

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 3:31 AM EDT

By Austin Lowe and WCTV First Alert Weather Team

Hurricane season begins today. Here is a few things you need to know as the season begins.

Whats Brewing

What’s Brewing - Mobile Food Distribution in Taylor County

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 8:00 PM EDT

By WCTV Staff

For more food distribution dates go to fighting hunger.org.

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WATCH: Body cam video shows Nikki Fried, Sen. Lauren Book and other protester arrests

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 6:27 PM EDT

By Savannah Kelley

Four of those protesters had court dates Wednesday, including state senator Lauren Book.

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A woman died after a shooting on the 800 block of Cochran Drive on Wednesday, May 31.

TPD: Woman dies in shooting in south Tallahassee neighborhood

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 10:08 PM EDT

By WCTV Staff

It is unclear if any suspects have been charged or arrested. In a tweet, the department said “all involved parties have been identified at this time.

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President Joe Biden listens to a reporter's question as he speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the...

House OKs debt ceiling bill to avoid default, sends Biden-McCarthy deal to Senate

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 10:43 PM EDT

By The Associated Press and LISA MASCARO, KEVIN FREKING and STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press

Quick approval by the House and later in the week the Senate would prevent financial upheaval at home and abroad.

Politics

There will be multiple voter registration drives throughout Sarasota County on National...

Election officials worried about fraud as Florida pulls from voter database

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 6:04 PM EDT

By Cody Butler

Florida will no longer be part of a national database that shares voter registration information.

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Forensic investigators and TPD examine a construction site at the 3300 block of Zillah Street...

TPD: Could take “weeks to months” to identify skeletal remains found by construction workers

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 3:56 PM EDT

By Chasity Maynard, Savannah Kelley and Julie Montanaro

Tallahassee Police Department spokesperson Heather Merritt said it is unclear if foul play is involved.

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Dr. Daniel Van Durme passed away Tuesday. He was FSU College of Medicine's Chief Medical Officer.

Dr. Daniel Van Durme, FSU College of Medicine’s Chief Medical Officer, passes away following accident

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 12:54 PM EDT

By Jacob Murphey

Dr. Daniel Van Durme helped lead FSU through the Covid pandemic. He passed away Tuesday.

Forecast

A few showers and storms will remain possible over the next few days as an area of low pressure...

Mike’s First Alert Forecast - Wednesday, May 31

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 4:47 PM EDT

By Mike McCall and WCTV First Alert Weather Team

A few showers and storms will remain possible over the next few days as an area of low pressure lingers in the Gulf

Politics

Gov. DeSantis launched his 2024 presidential campaign Wednesday after a delay on Twitter.

Gov. DeSantis spending week in key primary states

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 5:05 PM EDT

By Cody Butler

Gov. DeSantis is making appearances in 12 cities in three states this week.

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The Georgia State Patrol now confirms a Tallahassee woman was behind the wheel of a car that...

WATCH: Airborne crash caught on camera; Tallahassee woman involved

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 4:53 PM EDT

By Raghad Hamad

The Georgia State Patrol now confirms a Tallahassee woman was behind the wheel of a car that went airborne in a wild crash caught on tape last week.

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State seeks to end FAMU discrimination case

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 10:05 AM EDT

By Jim Saunders

A federal judge will hear arguments Thursday in an attempt by the state to scuttle a potential class-action lawsuit that alleges discrimination against Florida A&M University in funding and programs.