FSU Board of Trustees discuss safety measures on campus after deadly shooting
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The Florida State University Board of Trustees heard an update on Friday about safety measures implemented on campus since the deadly April shooting. A total of 330 lockdown buttons and 290 panic buttons have been installed in classrooms across campus. The board also heard from Lori...
Office of Economic Vitality Internationally Recognized for SoMo Walls Project
The Office of Economic Vitality (OEV) has earned two international awards from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), spotlighting Tallahassee-Leon County as a leader in inclusive and innovative economic growth. “These awards are a testament to the power of intentional collaboration, creativity, and...
Terrance Booker, Life Changers Church of God Youth Director Facing Charges of Child Molestation...
Tallahassee, FL – The Leon County Sheriff’s Office announced that 40-year-old Terrance Booker, a youth director at a Tallahassee church and assistant director of W.T. Moore Elementary School’s extended day program, has been arrested and charged in connection with the sexual assault of a juvenile male church member.
Florida State’s AP Top 25 Week 2 debut is one of the biggest ever...
Florida State is getting recognition from the AP Poll.
Tallahassee man charged with attempted homicide in weekend shooting
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - One man has been arrested after an argument turned gun fight. According to the Tallahassee Police Department, witnesses reported two men arguing in the 600 block of Liberty Street on August 30. During the argument, the suspect, identified as Ralphtavius Williams, fired three shots at the...
Defense to call witnesses Tuesday in Donna Adelson’s murder trial
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The State rested its case in Donna Adelson’s murder trial on Friday, and the defense will begin calling its witnesses Tuesday morning. Donna Adelson is on trial more than a decade after Dan Markel, her daughter’s ex-husband, was shot in his garage. During the...
City to Add 47 New Positions in FY26 Budget, 34 for Public Safety
The FY26 proposed budget for the city of Tallahassee includes 3,044.75 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees. This is an increase of 47 FTEs. These new positions include 14 for the Fire Department and 12 for Park’s Recreation & Neighborhood Affairs. Of the 12 in Parks, six will staff the new Senior Center and six will...
Suspected FSU Shooter to get new attorney ahead of November trial
Phoenix Ikner is expected to have his day in court on November 3rd. He's accused of shooting several people, killing two in April on Florida State's campus.
Sabrina Carpenter’s new album lauded by fans at Retrofit Records listening party
Local fans of Sabrina Carpenter flocked in droves to Retrofit Records on the night of Aug. 23 to celebrate the release of the pop star's new album, "Man's Best Friend," at a listening party hosted by the record store. A staple of the Tallahassee music scene, Retrofit Records is an...
August Crime Report: Robbery, Auto Burglary Incidents Spike
Eight months into 2025, crime incident data published daily by the Tallahassee Police Department shows that total crime incidents have declined by 32.3% when compared to incident data from January thru August in 2024. The drop was driven by a 52.9% decline in commercial burglaries and a 29.8% drop in residential...