'Burn the infant': Woman convinced child to try to kill 2-month-old on Roblox, police say
Tara Sykes, 36, has been arrested after police say she convinced a child to try and kill a 2-year-old on online gaming platform Roblox.
FHSAA volleyball, GHSA softball playoffs continue Tuesday
The first round of regionals kicked off Tuesday for high school volleyball teams in Florida, while several south Georgia schools looked to seal up a trip to Columbus for the Elite Eight.
Republicans grab early voting edge statewide. Democrats lead GOP in South Florida
In South Florida, Democratic voters outnumbered Republican voters in mail-in ballots by more than 82,000 ballots, while 6,000 more Republicans than Democrats early voted in person, according to state data.
Listen Now! Miami is a big favorite over FSU, but anything can happen in a rivalry game
Joe Zagacki, the voice of the Hurricanes, and Peter Holland Jr. of the Tallahassee Democrat join "The *State* of Florida Sports Podcast" to talk FSU at Miami.
Opinion: Hanna is a tireless advocate for students, employees, public schools
Our district is on a path to excellence. A vote for Rocky Hanna is a vote for our students. Joanne McCall currently serves as a licensed speech-language pathologist at Montford Middle School, and is past president of the Florida Education Association.
Pros and cons on Florida’s Amendment 2: Preserving the right to hunt and fish
Among the less publicized constitutional amendments Florida voters will decide next month is a measure that would enshrine the right to hunt and fish in the state’s Constitution with Amendment 2. The ballot language says this: “Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to preserve forever fishing and hunting,
CLOSER LOOK: Florida Constitutional Amendments on your ballot
While marijuana and abortion have become some of the most talked about amendments on the ballot, there are a total of six for voters to decide on.
Opinion: Your vote will have a big impact on Tallahassee and our neighborhoods
This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Opinion: Your vote will impact Tallahassee's neighborhoods Get caught up on this morning’s news: Liberty win 1st WNBA title, the last full-size Kmart closes and more in today’s edition of The Yodel newsletter
Archbold welcomes primary care physician Day
THOMASVILLE- Archbold is pleased to welcome primary care physician Kaylee Day, MD, to the medical staff. Day earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biological science and a medical degree, both from Florida State University.
The biggest surprises in college football
The last two weekends in college football have provided fans with some of the biggest entertainment we have seen in years.
Cowboys and Seminoles meet in battle of Big Bend heavyweights
Both MadCo and the ‘Noles have become proven winners with sterling reputations across the state with both sides respecting each other and what they’re capable of immensely
State voters to decide if 2 Florida Supreme Court justices stay on the bench
Florida Supreme Court Justices Renatha Francis and Meredith L. Sasso are up for a retention vote for six-year terms on Nov. 5.
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.
Trump vs. Harris, abortion, weed could fuel record Tallahassee turnout in 2024 election
In Leon County, turnout normally lands between 75-78% in a presidential year general election (it tends to drop off 10 or more percentage points in an off-year general election).
Tallahassee residents get final say on city charter amendments
These days there are so many mailers, commercials and candidate forums, it’s easy to forget about the city charter amendments that Tallahassee city residents will see on their ballots this year. Here's a breakdown of what those amendments are and what voting yes or no on them would mean.
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.
Florida’s final school district returns after Hurricane Milton
One week after Hurricane Milton hit, Hillsborough County schools are set to be the final ones in Florida to resume classes. Hillsborough officials had looked into to reopen sooner, but persistent power outages in some locations kept the district from getting back on track.
Federal judge rebukes attorney defending DeSantis admin’s threats to broadcasters
A federal judge fired back during a hearing Thursday morning at an attorney defending the DeSantis administration in the legal dispute over its threats to broadcasters airing an ad in support of the abortion-rights amendment.
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.
FROM BESTSELLER TO BLOCKBUSTER: FALL’S TOP BOOK-TO-SCREEN ADAPTATIONS
Tell Me LiesBy Carola Lovering Having survived a volatile relationship with her mother, Lucy escaped her Long Island home and traveled far away to start a brand new life. As a freshman in California,
A look at 3 fundraising fights
Here are some of the highlights from the newest round of federal campaign finance reports among three key contests. The totals cover the beginning of July through the end of September.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.