Citizens Insurance Fine Print Funnels South Florida Homeowners Into High-Stakes Arbitration
South Florida homeowners say they are opening their Citizens Property Insurance renewal packets to find an unwelcome surprise tucked into the fine print: new language that diverts coverage disputes away from courtrooms and into a fast, binding arbitration system. Attorneys and policyholders say the shift can yank...
Eastpoint man indicted on charges of attempted enticement of a minor
TALLAHASSEE, Florida - William Jared Breski, a 37-year-old from Eastpoint, Florida, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple charges, including attempted enticement of a minor, according to a press release from the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida. Breski faces one count of...
The City In Florida Where Shockingly Affordable Homes Under $180,000 Still Exist
In a state where coastal property prices have soared to astronomical heights, there exists a verdant oasis where the American dream hasn’t been priced into fantasy territory – Tallahassee stands as Florida’s refreshing reality check. When most people envision Florida living, their imagination conjures images of...
Miccosukee PD: Driver arrested after assaulting female passenger, fleeing from officers
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — A suspect was arrested Wednesday after assaulting his female passenger and then leading Miccosukee police officers on a chase, authorities said. According to Miccosukee police, officers tried to stop the vehicle near the intersection of Krome Avenue and Southwest Eighth Street after a...
FHP trooper dies after suffering medical emergency at Havana training center
FHP says trooper Michael Diego was participating in a "competitive process" at the FHP Training Academy. He was airlifted from HCA Florida Gadsden Emergency to TMH before he passed.
Trial begins for Tallahassee man accused in fentanyl death of 3-year-old
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Testimony began Wednesday in the trial of Tony Balcom, who is accused of aggravated manslaughter in the death of three-year-old Enrique Evans. Evans died in January 2023, and toxicology tests later showed he ingested a deadly dose of fentanyl. “Enrique had major amounts of fentanyl in...
Leon County hosts ‘Food Truck Round-Up’ to remind residents of Homestead Exemption deadline
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A heads up for Florida homeowners - the annual deadline to file for a Homestead Exemption is just days away. The Leon County Property Appraiser’s Office hosted a food truck roundup at Althemese Barnes Park for the downtown lunch rush to inform homeowners of the March 1 deadline.
Dylan Scott to headline 11th annual Springtime Tallahassee Music Festival
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A country music singer is set to headline the Springtime Tallahassee Music Festival at Kleman Plaza on March 27, according to a Springtime Tallahassee press release. Dylan Scott has multiple No. 1 hits and billions of streams worldwide, per the media release. Scott’s chart-topping singles...
Woodville Fish Farm torn down after sitting idle for years
Since 2022, neighbors in Woodville have expressed concerns about the location of a local fish farm owned by Alvin Hines. Hines has now taken action and torn down the building.
Tallahassee man pleads guilty to posing as decorated veteran to receive VA benefits
Michael Dyson, 46, fraudulently applied for Veterans Affair benefits in 2022, according to court documents.
