Tallahassee man arrested after allegedly attacking girl while she was walking home from school
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A Tallahassee man is charged with kidnapping and attempted sexual battery after allegedly trying to sexually assault a 14-year-old girl. Erick Sanudo allegedly attacked the victim while she was on her way home from school. Arrest documents show the victim was walking alone when Sanudo allegedly grabbed her from behind.
Sun & Blood: Florida’s Dark and Complex History With Serial Killers
Florida is number 3 in the nation for serial killer victims. The state that sold America Disney World and spring break also produced Ted Bundy, Aileen Wuornos, and a body count that has never been fully reckoned with. And the conditions that made it possible? They haven't gone away.
Florida Has A Killer of an AI Problem – And It’s Not What You...
From the FSU shooting to the USF slayings, the Sunshine State is treating chatbots like accomplices to murder. Prosecutors are asking: If a machine tells you how to kill, is the machine guilty.
Community gathers for 53rd annual Stephen C. Smith Memorial Regatta at Shell Point Beach
WAKULLA COUNTY, Fla. (WCTV) - The community came together this weekend for the 53rd annual Stephen C. Smith Memorial Regatta, a long-running tradition that blends sailing, remembrance and fundraising. The family-oriented event honors Stephen C. Smith, a local sailor who died from a rare form of leukemia at age 29....
Small College Recruiting Buzz: D3 to D1 for Jeremyah Lane; WSSU adds Franklinton ATH,...
One of North Carolina’s top small-college return specialists is set to make the jump from Division III to Division I in 2026. Meanwhile, Winston-Salem State has added two more promising prospects – including a prolific quarterback from Florida – coming out of spring practice. These are the...
A summer feel to end the weekend
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The forecast is looking summerlike to close out the weekend. Meteorologist Cameron Aaron is tracking warm temperatures and isolated rain chances. It is a foggy start to your Sunday, but we should see some sunshine for the second half of your morning. The first half of...
New traffic signal at Thomasville, Velda Dairy aims to improve safety amid growth
A new traffic signal at the intersection of Thomasville Road and Velda Dairy Road was activated on Tuesday, Feb. 24, marking a major change for drivers in northeast Tallahassee as development continues to expand in the area. The project, backed by the Florida Department of Transportation, is intended to improve...
Hundreds turn out for Word of South Festival, combining the art of music with...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Music and book lovers came together this weekend for the annual Word of South festival despite some weekend showers. Erin Rehberg said she enjoys coming to the annual Tallahassee festival. “I’ve been coming to Word of South for the past several years,” Rehberg said. “I think...
Local family celebrates GED graduation as mom’s cancer battle continues
Three brothers are marking a major milestone by accepting their GED diplomas, as their mom, Laura, battles an advanced stage of pancreatic cancer.
JoEllen’s restaurant expanding to new downtown Tallahassee location
Downtown Tallahassee's only Black-owned restaurant is onto bigger and better with an expansion into the former Egg Cafe & Eatery on 300 S Duval St. JoEllen's owners Joe and Teresa Nix believe that the new location is a step in the right direction for their business. "It seems like there's so much more opportunity and so much more potential, we just want to capitalize...

















