Why Were Both Parties at Our Library?
I pop into the Westfield branch library most Mondays around 5 for returns and a quiet table before dinner. Today the parking lot was crammed with black sedans, and inside the lobby there were two rolling racks of suits, name badges, and a podium pushed against the book sale shelf. A stack of navy-and-white yard...
Leon public schools financial crisis deepens as major cuts eyed
The Leon County School Board is poised to slash nearly $6.8 million from next year’s budget, including closing Leon County Virtual School and cutting arts, athletics and staff positions. That news comes as district administrators scramble to address a growing financial shortfall. On March 24 the board is expected to...
Arrest at closed Hardee’s on Crawfordville Highway
On March 15, 2026, deputies from the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office arrested Sekou Kakuyon Olugbala, age 52, at the closed Hardee’s restaurant located at 2994 Crawfordville Highway. He was charged with Resisting an Officer Without Violence (F.S. 843.02) and Loitering/Prowling (F.S. 856.021) after refusing to provide...
Four-star offensive lineman Jatori Williams sets several spring visits, including one to Florida State
Four-star offensive lineman Jatori Williams of Phenix City (Ala.) Central Phenix City has set several spring visits, including one to Florida State. Williams will head to Auburn on Thursday, March 19th. He will then be at Georgia on Saturday, March 21st. He is heading to FSU on Tuesday, March 24th before making his...
North Florida Renaissance Faire coming to Tallahassee this weekend
The Faire will take place at the North Florida Fairgrounds and will be filled with activities for all ages.
Leon County seeks CHSP Citizen Review Team volunteers
Leon County is inviting residents to serve as Community Human Service Partnership (CHSP) Citizen Review Team volunteers. This program, run jointly by Leon County Government and the City of Tallahassee, helps review funding proposals to ensure local human service dollars are used effectively to support residents in...
Wakulla Schools offers former Education Center to county; commissioners explore new uses
The school board approved the offer last month, and on Monday night, commissioners agreed to look into how to use the property.
Midday Update: Fire fee lawsuit advances, Thomasville case sparks bill
WTXL ABC 27 Midday Update: Here are the top stories we're following around the Big Bend, South Georgia, Nationally, and your Wednesday forecast.
Tallahassee nonprofit seeks $1.2M grant to cut crime
Tallahassee nonprofit, We Are All We Need, seeks a $1.2M state grant to expand crime prevention services for young adults in the 32304 zip code.
Breakfast and brunch eatery Le Peep now open in Tallahassee
If you haven't peeped at the news recently, you might have missed the grand opening of the capital city's newest breakfast eatery. It's official — the breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurant-chain Le Peep is open in the former Yasou Cafe. On Jan. 5 the former Mediterranean restaurant on 3551 Blair Stone Road announced...
