Marianna man pleads guilty to smuggling contraband into detention center
JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A Marianna man pleaded guilty in federal court on Monday to introducing contraband into the Federal Detention Center at Tallahassee. According to court records, on April 13, 2025, after a 50-year-old Bertram Williams had a visitation session, Bureau of Prisons staff searched him. While...
No. 8 Florida A&M wins back-to-back SWAC Volleyball titles
Florida A&M shocked the SWAC bracket at the Alfred Lawson Center, knocking off three higher seeds en route to a dramatic championship win.
Exploring Seasonal Side Hustles: A Journey Towards Financial Goals
In the current economic climate, many individuals are seeking additional income streams to supplement their primary jobs. This trend has been highlighted by a recent social media post where an individual expressed their interest in finding a side gig. The user aims to earn extra money to save up for certifications...
Turkey Drive provides families with Thanksgiving meal essentials
1,500 families drove away from Governor's Square Mall with a turkey, eggs, milk, vegetables, and dry goods.
FSU professors help raise money for students who lost everything in apartment fire
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Two Florida State University professors are helping raise money for a pair of graduate students who were impacted by the apartment fire at the Social Seminole last week. “They lost everything,” said Biological Science Professor Beth Stroupe. She also serves as the director of the Molecular...
UPDATE: Wildfire in Gretna now contained
As of now, there are no road closures or evacuations in place. WTXL ABC 27 has a crew on the way to the scene.
Large wildfire reported in west Gadsden County, Gretna fire chief says
GADSDEN COUNTY, Fla. (WCTV) - Crews are working on a large wildfire in west Gadsden County, according to the Gretna fire chief. The wildfire covers over 20 acres of land, per the chief. It is reportedly in the area of Hardaway Road and Cochran Road. The fire chief said multiple...
A Leon County, FL, KFC was cited for 5 food health violations, including live...
Food safety remains a priority for local Florida diners, and recent state inspection findings highlight areas where a popular chicken restaurant chain needs extra work in maintaining proper standards. State records showed that the KFC at 4650 West Tennessee Street in Tallahassee, Leon County, FL, received citations...
Dwindling Delights: A Tale of Shrinkflation at Lofty Pursuits
Lofty Pursuits, a popular ice cream parlor known for its fun environment and great staff, has recently come under criticism by a customer for their banana split. The customer expressed disappointment over the change in the dessert's composition since their last visit a few months ago. The customer noted that the...
Walk to End Alzheimer’s event happening Saturday morning at Cascades Park
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - More than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, including over 580,000 Floridians. Leon County has an estimated 5,000 people, or 11.7% over the age of 65 living with Alzheimer’s. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and...

















