Burn Ban Orders in effect across Big Bend and South Georgia
As dry conditions continue, several counties and cities have been issuing burn ban orders across our region. Here's a growing list of burn ban orders in effect.
ONE BREAKOUT, ONE TRADITION: Two Monroe County squads take two paths to Tallahassee
Headed back to the state championships for the 11th straight year is the Marathon High’s boys cross-country team and they’ll be joined in Tallahassee by one of Monroe County’s breakout talents — Coral Shores sophomore Ali Wheatley, who delivered the race she had been chasing all fall, to qualifying for the FHSAA...
Jacksonville-based lobbying firm The Fiorentino Group renamed The Florida Group
The Fiorentino Group, a Jacksonville-based government lobbying firm, announced Nov. 21 that it changed its name to The Florida Group. The firm said the name reflects its “growing government affairs and business development services at the local, state and federal levels.”. Founded in 2002, The Florida Group says it...
Big Bend businesses fight holiday food insecurity
Instead of ‘BYOB’, it's 'Bring Your Own Can' at Amicus Brewing Ventures. The local business created a food drive to address food insecurity ahead of the holidays.
Florida A&M volleyball tops Alabama A&M in SWAC Tournament semifinals
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - After an upset win over top seed Prairie View A&M Friday, the dream of their fourth SWAC Championship in the last five years remained alive for the Florida A&M volleyball team. The next hurdle for the eight seed Rattlers? Alabama A&M in Saturday’s semifinals. The first...
Friends and neighbors rally to help Social Seminole fire victims in Tallahassee
After several neighbors lost everything in the fire at the Social Seminole, neighbors in Tallahassee are now rallying to support them through donations and assistance.
Blessing basket giveaway provides Thanksgiving meals for hundreds of Leon County families
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - With Thanksgiving less than a week away, hundreds of families in Leon County will now have everything they need for a traditional holiday meal thanks to the third annual Blessing Basket Giveaway. Organizer Kelly Vinson, a former Big Bend teacher turned real estate agent, launched the...
FSU students rally after devastating fire displaces over 70 people at off-campus apartment complex
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Florida State University students are rallying around their own after a fire displaced over 70 residents at an off-campus apartment complex. The blaze injured eight people, including two students who were taken to Gainesville for advanced care. GoFundMe has verified at least a half dozen...
Temporary Closure on I-10 Due to Modular Home Trailer Incident
State troopers were reported blocking the on-ramp to I-10, located on Mahan. The cause of the blockage was initially reported as a wreck, causing concern among local residents. However, further information revealed that the incident involved a modular home trailer that had suffered a broken axle. The ramp from west...
Budget-Friendly Meat Shopping: A Guide to Quality and Affordability
In the wake of job loss, a social media user has taken to the internet to seek advice on where to find the best deals on quality meat products. The user is looking to stretch their budget while ensuring they have enough to eat as they search for new employment. The query has sparked a lively discussion, with many...

















