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In front of a sold-out crowd of somewhere between 60 and 70,000 fans, the bananas took on the Texas tailgators to end the week of Banana Ball.

Public conversations about race increasingly collapse into confusion and fear. Much of that confusion stems from a simple but important misunderstanding: the difference between being white and the concept known as “whiteness.” Being white describes physical appearance — skin color shaped by biology. It carries no...

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Passengers on an American Airlines flight from Tallahassee to Dallas reported seeing smoke in the cabin and smelling what seemed like something burning before the jet made an emergency landing in Pensacola on Sunday morning. FlightAware data showed the flight diverted into Pensacola just before 6...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - To close out Black History Month, thousands of people gathered Saturday at the Will Packer Amphitheater on the campus of Florida A&M University for the ninth annual Harambee Festival. The event, hosted by FAMU, celebrates community and culture. “Harambee” is a Swahili word meaning “all...

ORLANDO – A consistent point of emphasis from head coach Cindy Ball-Malone to the teams that represent the UCF softball program each year is that her squad is not only playing for right now, but also for the program’s legacy and future. “Tonight were two games for the...

The recruitment of Nick Lennear is going to be an uphill battle for FSU, but Norvell needs to prove he's not running scared from recruiting challenges.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A Tallahassee man was sentence to 30 years in prison on gun and drug charges related to a deadly shooting, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Triston Johnson previously pleaded guilty to several federal drug and gun offenses. At sentencing, Johnson was found responsible for...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The weather pattern is looking warm and dry to start the new month. A quiet, cool night is ahead for the Big Bend and South Georgia. Low temperatures settle in the upper-40s under a mostly clear sky. Some patchy fog is possible. After some Sunday morning...

The Florida Highway Patrol is honoring the life and service of Trooper Michael Diego, who tragically passed away in the line of duty on Feb. 18, with a video tribute and an online fundraiser to assist his family. Diego died during a medical emergency while participating in a competitive process for the Patrol's...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Hundreds of Florida State University students are putting on their best dancing shoes this weekend for Dance Marathon!. The 30-hour marathon started on Friday and will end on Sunday, with a break overnight to catch up on some sleep. FSU’s Dance Marathon is the fifth-largest in...