The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Friday, June 20, 2025
The Tallahassee Police Department is currently conducting a homicide investigation following a shooting that occurred at approximately 4:00 p.m. on Thursday in the 1600 block of Stuckey Ave. FLORIDA NEWS. Out-of-state students attending Florida universities could see a 10 percent increase in tuition this fall and an...
Wakulla VFW hosts event to connect veterans with critical resources
Wakulla’s VFW is taking action to support veterans with its second annual “A Salute to Our Veterans,” a free event connecting service members and their families with life-changing resources.
BOG questions FAMU after ‘serious’ and ‘systemic’ financial failures uncovered in audit
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The Florida Board of Governors discussed a recent Florida A&M University audit during their meeting on Wednesday, and now the university is under pressure to take action. The BOG says FAMU violated state law by failing to pay some vendors on time. The audit also showed...
FHP: One injured after commercial truck hauling cars overturns on I-10 Friday afternoon
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Fla. (WCTV) - A man is hospitalized with a serious head injury after a semi-truck hauling cars veered off the road and overturned on Interstate-10 Friday afternoon, according to FHP Master Cpl. Patricia Jefferson-Shaw. The crash unfolded near mile marker 221 at about 4 p.m., according to FHP.
First To Know forecast: Evening storms in the interior (06/19/2025)
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — Spotty showers, rain, and thunderstorms have been traveling eastward this afternoon, soaking some neighborhoods before the sun and steam break out once again. A broken line of rain and thunderstorms is slipping southeast from the Chattahoochee River region into the tri-state area this...
Scattered storms return Thursday afternoon after a sunny morning
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — Mostly sunny skies this morning have come along with lows in the low to mid 70s just after sunrise. Lots of sunshine continues with high humidity levels as temperatures rise through the 70s and 80s over the course of the morning hours. Temperatures reach the...
Tracking a few stronger storms this evening, heating up next week
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Scattered storms, some strong this afternoon. More scattered storms tomorrow. Scattered showers and storms are possible through the early evening hours as a line of broken storms approaches the area. After showers and storms this evening, temperatures will remain in the 70s, staying warm...
After 50 years of summer scares, former FSU instructor’s iconic ‘Jaws’ scenes still make...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Fifty years ago Friday, crowds flocked to the cinema and met Bruce, a terrifying Great White. Millions skipped their next beach trip, shaking in fear. With “Jaws” came the idea of a summer blockbuster that could captivate the world. Stephen Spielberg’s breakthrough hit was also a...
Discover a Highway Where Bridges Dance Over Turquoise Waters to Key West
Picture yourself cruising with the windows down, the salty breeze tangling your hair as turquoise waters stretch endlessly on both sides. Welcome to the Overseas Highway, a 113-mile marvel of U.S. Route 1 that leaps across 42 bridges from Key Largo to Key West, Florida, often called the “Highway that Goes to Sea.” This isn’t just a road—it’s a sun-soaked adventure through the Florida Keys, where every mile marker unveils coral reefs, quirky pit stops, and views that make your heart skip a beat. Whether you’re chasing sunsets or dreaming of snorkeling in an underwater paradise, this iconic drive delivers a slice of tropical magic you won’t soon forget.
Discover a Wildly Imaginative Adventure Right in the Heart of Central Florida
Stepping into Congo River Golf East Orlando isn't just about playing a round of miniature golf; it's like embarking on a mini-vacation to a lush, exotic jungle. Forget your preconceived notions of windmills and clown mouths – this isn't your average putt-putt course. From the moment you arrive, you’re enveloped in a vibrant, tropical world designed to whisk you away from the everyday hustle and bustle of Orlando.