First Alert Daily: Austin is tracking another near-record afternoon, changes on the way
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Near-record warmth near 80 today and Saturday. A cold front will arrive on Saturday night, which will bring the chance of showers. Temperatures turn cooler and more winter-like next week. Meteorologist Austin Lowe has the breakdown on First Alert Daily, which you can watch above. You...
A foggy Friday night ahead of weekend cold front
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Friday night brings mild conditions and developing fog. However, big changes are ahead with a cold front. Friday night will be mild with temperatures dropping into the low-60s. Expect foggy conditions to develop through the evening hours. If you’re heading out after dark, use caution on the...
First-year teachers struggle with supplies
Desks in a FAMU DRS classroom. (Venecia Easter/FAMUAN) Across K-12 schools in Tallahassee and throughout the state of Florida, many new teachers enter the classroom eager to teach but find themselves facing obstacles with shortages of school supplies. A survey conducted by AdoptAClassroom.org found that in the...
Public invited to U.S. 27 resurfacing meeting Feb. 5
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a 'hybrid' public meeting concerning the resurfacing improvements project on U.S. 27 (Monroe Street) in Leon County on Thursday, Feb. 5, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Residents are encouraged to attend the virtual meeting at www.nwflroads.com/calendar . Those who are...
FAMU’s Black Archives preserve Black history as national debates continue
As national debates over race, education and identity grow, Florida A&M University’s Meek-Eaton Black Archives remains a vital institution for preserving African American heritage and culture. Located inside the historic Carnegie Library on FAMU’s campus, the Black Archives houses thousands of photographs, documents...
Something Good: FSU sophomore crochets for cancer patients
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - One Florida State sophomore spent her winter break giving back. TMH shouted out Shannon Smekle, who crocheted hats for patients at TMH’s Cancer Center over her holiday break. Shannon is a regular TMH volunteer and said she loves to use her talents for good. She...
City of Midway confirms ransomware breach involving police records system
The city says the breach involved SmartCOP, a cloud-based system that stores documents and public records. The issue came to light after a Midway resident raised concerns during a city meeting.
FULL INTERVIEW: Max Herrle
The measure is sponsored by committee member Max Herrle. Herrle is also running for Tallahassee City Commission.
Big Bend Hospice is extending its reach into rural Northwest Florida
Tallahassee's nonprofit hospice has announced a major expansion into the rural counties to the west of its present service area. Big Bend Hospice CEO Bill Wertman says the organization is gearing up to provide services to Jackson, Calhoun and Gulf counties, in addition to the eight-county region it already serves. So...
Gadsden County Lieutenant Receives “Everyday Heroes Award”
Lt.Christopher Daniels of the Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office was recognized at the 7th Annual Restoring Hope Training Summit in Orlando, receiving the “Everyday Heroes Award” from the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice. The award honors law enforcement officers for bravery, service, and contributions to local...
