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Unlock the Best Black Friday Deals Without Breaking the Bank

Learn how to shop like a pro this Black Friday with smart strategies and tips to snag the best deals while avoiding overspending.

Ray’s injury takes a toll on Mountaineers

Wideout Traylon Ray suffered a gruesome season-ending injury in the third quarter of Saturday's loss against Baylor.

New database helps show which Florida politicians are owned by which polluters

Like most journalists, I keep in my head a list of the best journalism movies — “Spotlight,” for instance, and “His Girl Friday.” The one I like the most is “Deadline USA,” which stars Humphrey Bogart as a tough editor trying to land one last scoop before his paper folds.

80K-square-foot MOB built in Florida

An 80,000-square-foot medical office building in Panama City Beach, Fla., has been completed on behalf of The St. Joe Co. and Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, according to an Oct. 16 report from REBusiness Online.

Joel Rudman faces Democratic challenger Keith Gillum for Florida House District 3

Incumbent Joel Rudman says his "common sense conservative" approach is working, while Keith Gillum says Florida is now unaffordable for normal folks.

Commentary: Will Floridians now catch disaster fatigue syndrome?

As residents of the hardest-hit areas from recent hurricanes return home, they may be discouraged and frustrated, but past bipartisan recovery efforts provide reasons for optimism.

Welch, Montilla talk party affiliation, homelessness at candidate forum

Hosted by WFSU Public Media, the Tallahassee Democrat, and the League of Women Voters of Tallahassee, the forum touched on dozens of topics.

New artificial soccer field coming to Meadows Soccer Complex

New opportunities are rolling in for soccer fans. The City is investing in revamping facilities for soccer players with funding from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

Tallahassee Memorial Hospital opens new facility in Panama City Beach

TMH says its goal is to help meet the increasing need for care in the Florida Panhandle, and doctors are excited to get in on the ground floor of a new facility.

Women’s Club of Panama City yard sale

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Everyone loves a good yard sale, and during the Woman’s Club of Panama City’s giant yard sale you can get a great bargain and help a great organization. From Friday, Oct 17, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Saturday, Oct 18, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. people can shop from items such from electric wheelchairs to holiday decorations.

Florida State, Clemson legal efforts to leave ACC losing momentum

Florida State and Clemson appeared to be charting a course out of the ACC. They may now be on a different path.

Humane society hopes Trooper’s story draws attention to other dogs in need of homes

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Gray News) - The humane society that is fostering Trooper, the dog found tied to a pole and rescued ahead of Hurricane Milton, hopes that his story inspires “a kinder future for all dogs.”

A TV station stopped playing pro-abortion rights ads after state’s threats, lawsuit says

One Fort Myers TV station acquiesced and stopped playing pro-abortion rights ads after a Department of Health (DOH) lawyer threatened Florida TV stations with criminal prosecution.

Harris is pressed on the concerns of Black voters in Charlamagne tha God town hall

Harris’ town hall with the influential radio host came at a crucial moment in the campaign, as polls show her struggling to cement the level of support she may need from Black men to win the White House.

Man charged with animal cruelty over dog abandoned and tied up ahead of Hurricane Milton

The dog, now renamed Trooper after the Florida trooper who found him, is now in foster care in Tallahassee and will be put up for adoption.

Ed Montanari is one of thousands rebuilding after back-to-back hurricanes, and it’s inspired him to take action

Like others, Montanari is not only staring down the barrel of massive home repairs that include removing drywall, thoroughly drying out the interior, replacing floors and appliances and countless mold mitigation measures, he also must navigate replacing two vehicles, a car and a truck that both got flooded out.

Fate of Florida school boards hangs in balance of looming elections

School threats: A State Board of Education member has called on lawmakers to implement civil penalties for parents of children who make threats of violence against schools, Florida Phoenix reports.

DeSantis praises Milton recovery efforts as rising flood waters persist in Florida

While there's still more work to do, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday praised Hurricane Milton recovery efforts, saying power has never been restored to so many so quickly after a major storm.

Cool and dry air rushes in today

Cool & windy for Wednesday as colder air arrives.

UPDATE: Access Across Tracks project in Southwest Tallahassee may get new funding

Tallahassee City Commissioners will decide whether to apply for a $1.6 million U.S. Department of Transportation grant.

Tallahassee roadway renamed after late LSCO Major James Morgan Jr.

Morgan joined the Leon Sherriff’s Office in 1967. He was just the third Black deputy hired there and eventually became the department’s first black Detective, Lieutenant, Captain and Major.

Tallahassee man sentenced in 2020 baseball bat murder

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A Tallahassee man accused of beating a man to death with a baseball bat was sentenced to life in prison after a jury found him guilty of second-degree murder last week.

'This is the perfect place for me': Buffalo Bills DE Javon Solomon's journey to the NFL

I truly feel like this is the perfect place for me," Javon Solomon said about being drafted by the Buffalo Bills.

Trump’s headed to Florida for Hispanic town hall

Trump’s Univision appearances had originally been set to happen last week, but it got postponed as Hurricane Milton barreled toward Florida. A Latino Summit for that same day also had to be postponed given storm preparations. Trump will head to Mar-a-Lago Wednesday night for a massive fundraiser, with tickets ranging from $5,000 to $924,600.

Several Big Bend high school football teams played Monday in hurricane make-ups

Monday night lights are not common, but six Big Bend teams hit the field in three separate games that were make-ups from hurricane Helene.

Historic Gladstone House demolished; some parts will be preserved

The historic Gladstone House in downtown Tallahassee was demolished Monday. Parts of the home will be kept for preservation.

End of an era: Tallahassee residents say their final goodbyes to the historic Gladstone house

The Gladstone at 716 N. Monroe, formerly known as the E. L. White Boarding House, was built in 1897 and is the last Victorian home standing on Monroe. It is currently being torn down by the State of Florida for the sole purpose of improving the view to the Governor's Mansion 1/ pic.twitter.com/bQzC2CpJ7L

Sunday updates: Biden visits St. Pete Beach as Milton recovery efforts pick up

President Joe Biden landed at Tampa’s MacDill Air Force Base Sunday morning, meeting with Mayor Jane Castor and others before flying over to Albert Whitted Airport in St. Petersburg to survey storm-damaged areas in St. Petersburg and St. Pete Beach. Here’s what’s happening around Tampa Bay today.

FHSAA moves back high school football season a week, adjusts other fall sports due to weather impacts

During a press conference Monday afternoon, the Florida High School Athletic Association announced the high school football season will now end on November 7th instead of November 1st due to what executive director Craig Damon called a very “unique year” when it comes to hurricanes.

Hurricane Milton: President Biden approves latest disaster declaration for Florida

The announcement comes a day before President Biden is scheduled to visit Florida for the second time in two weeks.

Biden approves Major Disaster Declaration for Milton, freeing FEMA funds for people in Florida

The declaration makes individual assistance available for residents and businesses in 34 counties affected by Hurricane Milton.

Does FSU play today? College football schedule for Seminoles' next game after Week 7 bye

Florida State football heads into a bye during Week 7 off to a 1-5 start. Here's a look at the Seminoles' remaining schedule:

TCI Game Day - Clemson Visits Wake Forest

It is game day at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium where Clemson battles Wake Forest. The Tigers look to move to 4-0 in the conference with a win over the Deacons.

Opinion: 'Storm of the Century' memories linger for Taylor County | Gerald Ensley

March 13, 1993, a hurricane-force, non-hurricane storm boiled out of the Gulf of Mexico into Florida and up the east coast to Canada.

Florida dog cruelly tied to fence before Hurricane Milton landfall ‘safe and sound’ in foster care — and receives fitting name

The abandoned Florida dog who was cruelly tied to a fence before Hurricane Milton barreled through the Sunshine State is recovering in foster care — and received a fitting name.

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Senate slam soon

Conspiracy theories are afloat, pumpkin spice is more popular than water, Twitter (or “X” if you’re an Elon sheeple) is overflowing with more garbage