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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.

Two businessmen are running for Florida House District 20 seat

Florida House District 20 features Democrat Tony Connolly and Republican Judson Sapp, two Florida businessmen who have not been elected to office before. The newly redrawn district includes Putnam County and parts of Clay,

Abortion, recreational marijuana poised to pass in Florida, latest poll shows

PORL poll of likely Florida voters shows 66% approval for Amendment 3 on adult-use pot and the minimum 60% for Amendment 4 on abortion access.

Florida State football grades vs. Duke: Offense remains a failure in disappointing loss

Just when Florida State football (1-6, 1-5) took one step forward, it also took three steps back. In a Friday night ACC showdown, the Seminoles lost to the now 6-1 Duke Blue Devils, 23-16. This snapped the Seminoles' 22-game winning streak against Duke,

Florida high school football scores: Jacksonville-area FHSAA live updates from Week 9

It's Week 9 of 2024 Florida high school football in the Jacksonville area. Follow along for live updates and FHSAA scores from Friday night.

In Polk Election Supervisor race, well-funded Melony Bell takes on incumbent Lori Edwards

Rep. Melony Bell is leaving the Florida Legislature to challenge Lori Edwards, who has served as Polk Supervisor of Elections since 2001.

Opinion: Wetherell was a whirlwind force at Florida State University | Gerald Ensley

During his tenure, FSU produced more than 40 winners of prestigious national graduate scholarships, including three Rhodes Scholars.

Pictured: Man who allegedly left his dog to die in Hurricane Milton

The cruel Florida dog owner who left his pooch tied to a fence in floodwaters on the side of a highway as Hurricane Milton barrelled down on the Sunshine State last week has been caught.

A loss at Duke would equal FSU’s worst start in 49 years

The Seminoles have hit rock bottom with their rushing attack, 134th among the 134 FBS programs with 58 rushing yards per game.

An abandoned dog was found tied to a pole as Milton approached. His owner has been arrested

Criminal proceedings have begun against the owner of the bull terrier found abandoned and tied to a pole on Interstate 75 ahead of Hurricane Milton’s landfall. The rescued dog was safe with a new foster family.

FAMU classes going virtual Thursday amid investigation of campus-wide power outage

Classes at the main campus of Florida A&M University will go virtual Thursday as university officials investigate a bizarre campus-wide power outage Wednesday.

"We're thrilled": Homeowners react as Tallahassee leaders look to acquire land from gas company

After Tallahassee neighbors raised concerns, city leaders are looking to take over the land set for a gas station less than 100 feet away from some homes.

Republican fixtures stump for Harris

Former President Donald Trump’s character flaws have inspired two figures with deep roots in Florida’s Republican Party to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for president. Mac Stipanovich, chief of staff to former GOP Gov.

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.

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.

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.

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:

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