FHP: Tallahassee man hit and killed in Leon County
Nearly 90 people came out to enjoy a few fizzy drinks with the Grady County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) at their ‘Soda with a Sheriff’ event. FHP: 9-year-old killed, two critically injured after sedan ‘cut in half’ by tree collision in Madison Co. Updated: 5 hours...
GoFundMe launched to aid FSU Linebacker Ethan Pritchard’s recovery after tragic shooting
A GoFundMe campaign supporting Florida State linebacker Ethan Pritchard has raised more than $100,000 to aid his recovery efforts. Pritchard remains in critical condition after a gunman shot him in the head. Details: FSU Linebacker Ethan Pritchard shot. The shooting occurred August 31 in Gadsden County, Florida,...
New background check requirements in effect in LCS, chaperone limits raise concerns for parents
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Some Leon County parents are raising concerns after being told they won’t be allowed to chaperone an upcoming school field trip. “I’m not comfortable with parents just completely being taken out of that equation,” said Kimberly Wilder, a parent at Kate Sullivan Elementary.
Florida families gather in Tallahassee for Missing Children’s Day
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Hundreds of children are reported missing in Florida every year. For some families, the search continues. For others, the grief of knowing their child won’t come home never fades. On Monday, parents, grandparents, and law enforcement gathered in Tallahassee for Florida Missing Children’s...
New Florida tax holiday kicks off for hunting equipment, including guns and ammo
– Talon Tactical Outfitters west of Tallahassee has bulked up its inventory of hunting rifles and shotguns. Starting Monday and running through the end of the year, Florida will provide a sales-tax exemption on a variety of hunting equipment, the first time a state tax “holiday” includes guns and ammunition.
State Sen. Darryl Rouson continues to champion for mental health support
For countless Americans, mental health can be a recurring struggle. According to the Florida Department of Health, as of 2021, almost 3 million people in Florida alone had some kind of mental health condition. Those challenges can impact how we think, feel, and act, and have follow-on effects on our...
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Hounds unit was honored today in Tallahassee
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office is honored to celebrate a special recognition received by members of our Detention K9 Unit at the 27th Annual Florida Missing Children’s Day ceremony today, September 8, 2025, in Tallahassee. Sgt. Lenzo with K9 Ozi. Deputy Carter with K9 Ash. Deputy Chandler...
FSU continues to strike in recruiting with the commitment of a 2027 in-state athlete
Jemari Foreman gives FSU its fourth commitment in the 2027 class
First Alert Daily: Cameron is tracking muggy weather to start the week
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A front is sitting over the northern Gulf, and this will keep moisture around as we start the week. However, looking ahead, we are tracking drier, not as muggy air to end the week. Meteorologist Cameron Aaron has an update on our forecast. You can watch...
Crawfordville woman pleads guilty to federal drug, weapons charges
New background check requirements in effect in LCS, chaperone limits raise concerns for parents. Some Leon County parents are raising concerns after being told they won’t be allowed to chaperone an upcoming school field trip. Two wanted men arrested in Suwannee County. Updated: 1 hour ago. The Suwannee County...