FHP: Car hauler flips on I-10, flinging vehicles and halting Big Bend traffic
A wreck involving a car hauler-tractor trailer closed a section of Interstate 10 for three hours after it jackknifed and overturned in Jefferson County on June 20, spilling the vehicles it was carrying, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The driver, a 54-year-old Gainesville man, was listed in serious condition,...
Rain chances continue through Sunday before a drier work week
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — With the official first full day of summer coming to an end, it did not disappoint with temperatures reaching the mid 90s. A few pop-up showers are possible as Saturday night comes to a close, but clear skies overnight with lows in the mid 70s.
Tallahassee State College Approves Groundbreaking Charter School Proposal
At its June meeting, the Tallahassee State College (TSC) District Board of Trustees unanimously approved a charter school application submitted by Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) to open the Innovation Academy of Excellence, a new public charter middle school. The approved application will now be submitted to the Florida...
Roadblock after serious crash along Buck Lake Road, drivers urged to avoid area
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Roadways are blocked near Buck Lake Road and Chaires Road after a crash Saturday evening, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP.) Officials reported a flipped vehicle, and they are working to clear the roads. Drivers are urged to avoid the area and take a different route.
‘It’s a dark ending’: Questions remain after death of Tallahassee father accused of killing...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Nearly two months ago, Andrew Wiley’s arrest after his daughter’s remains were found in South Georgia sent shockwaves through the Tallahassee community. Now, questions in the case linger nearly 24 hours after Wiley’s unexpected death while in custody at the Leon County Detention Facility...
Furry Friday: June Bugg and his friends are ready to make your day and...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Summer officially starts this weekend and there are dozens of dogs who are ready to spend the dog days of summer - and every day after that - with you!. Furry Friday is a collaboration between WCTV and the Tallahassee Animal Service Center designed to get...
A look back with Zak — 7 headlines in 7 days
9-year-old girl who nearly lost hand in Florida shark attack speaks out. Days after nine-year-old Leah Lendel was severely injured in a shark attack, the girl spoke with media Thursday morning about the incident. Updated: 6 hours ago. Mayor Dr. Beverly Nash announced the investigation during an emergency CRA meeting...
Amorrow Morgan didn’t hesitate when Rick Barnes, Tennessee came calling
The hardest part of Amorrow Morgan’s move from Florida State to Tennessee might have been an apartment leasing office. He had just moved to Tallahassee weeks earlier, but when Rick Barnes called offering a spot on his Tennessee coaching staff, Morgan knew it was time to break his new lease. “I was a little stressed...
Mother jailed after allegedly lying to cops about stolen gun
A mother was arrested after falsely claiming that a stolen firearm found during her son’s arrest belonged to her. On Wednesday afternoon, 50-year-old Denise Banks Forbes of Tallahassee went to the Clermont Police Department, located at 3600 S U.S. Hwy. 27, regarding the arrest of her son, according to an arrest...
PIVOTAL: Florida State Recruiting Hosts ELITE Recruits
Florida State hosted one of its top overall targets, Brody Jennings, for an official visit. The Seminoles are trending but his Michigan OV still looms large.