Life Sentence Imposed Following Leon County Sheriff’s HEAT Unit Human Trafficking Investigation
The Leon County Sheriff’s Office Human Exploitation and Trafficking Unit played a central role in a multi-state human trafficking investigation recently that led to federal convictions. Chad Cornelious Seymore, aka “Circle City Pimp,” and his co-defendant were sentenced to life in prison. The convictions were the...
LCSO: Man arrested after firing multiple rounds at delivery driver’s vehicle
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A man was arrested Saturday after “firing multiple rounds” at a delivery driver in Leon County, according to a Leon County Sheriff’s Office press release shared on Monday. Aaron Harwell, 21, is facing a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, per...
TALLAHASSEE MAN ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY CLONING CREDIT CARDS, STEALING MONEY FROM SEVEN LOCAL RESIDENTS
An investigation by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office into stolen credit cards in multiple Florida counties led to the arrest of a 46-year-old Tallahassee on Feb. 6. The sheriff’s office said Daniel Balan was charged with multiple counts of grand theft and fraudulent use of personal identification information. The...
More arrested in $1.7M scam allegedly carried out by former state worker
Several more people, including two former state employees, have been arrested in connection with an alleged scam involving bogus vehicle damage claims that led the state of Florida to pay out more than $1.7 million. The alleged ringleader, Briana McCarthy, who worked as a program specialist for the Florida Department...
Florida Panhandle Weather Alert: Valentine’s Day Weekend Turns Wetter From Pensacola to Panama City...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Tallahassee, Florida – A warmer-than-normal and wetter pattern is expected to settle across the Florida Panhandle heading into Valentine’s Day weekend, increasing the likelihood of rain, fog, and travel...
Charlie Ward Champions Ranch, HERC: Building a shared legacy | Opinion
Today’s youth are facing alarming rates of loneliness and depression. In a world that is more online than ever, many feel isolated, unseen, or disconnected. They need a safe space to play, connect, and belong. This universal craving for connection is the driving force behind the development of the Charlie Ward...
Highland Games bring Scottish tradition and strength competition to Tallahassee
The games trace their roots back centuries, when Scottish clans gathered not to fight, but to compete, celebrate, and come together.
‘Extremely dangerous’: Suspect at large after fatal Perry convenience store shooting, Perry Police says
The Perry Police Department (PPD) is seeking the public’s help in finding a man who is wanted in connection to a fatal shooting at a Perry convenience store, per a PPD social post.
Asian supermarket chain H Mart expanding in Florida
The largest Asian supermarket chain in the country is expanding its footprint across the nation and while it hasn't exactly set its sights on the capital city just yet, it has its eyes on the Sunshine State. H Mart is known to offer an "armful of groceries" a nod to the Korean translation of the H in its name. Its...
Florida schools set protest guidelines amid student walkouts
Florida school districts reinforce protest guidelines as students walk out over immigration enforcement. Leon County clarifies rules after Lincoln High demonstration.

















