Former Jefferson County HR Director facing fraud, theft charges
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Former Jefferson County Human Resources Director Renee Long is now facing multiple felony charges. Court records show Long is accused of illegally obtaining health insurance benefits for her live-in boyfriend and his two children, which investigators say totaled more than $66,000 over five...
‘It was just shocking:’ Leon County woman without a home after alleged arson
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Meghann Bookout struggled to hold back tears as she walked around her Tallahassee home. It was unrecognizable, severely burned following an overnight fire on Sept. 14. That fire began after a man, who court records identified as Steven Warren, climbed to the roof of her home...
North Florida Fairgrounds could see major changes with proposed $30 million investment
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The iconic Ferris Wheel might have to move, but in its place could be a new hotel or even a residential building on prime real estate just off of S Monroe St. Right now, the North Florida Fair Association, Leon County and the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency...
‘I am shattered’: Loved ones plan benefit after two teens killed in Lafayette County...
Who regulates kennels in Leon County? Questions arise from animal health concerns. Many times, people choose to board their pets at a kennel, trusting that whoever they pay to care for their beloved pet will take good care of them. But, what if they don’t, and the dog ends up neglected, hurt or worse?
Woman chased during stabbing at Cascades Park speaks out: ‘It’s really scary’
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A woman who was chased through Cascades Park after a suspect knifed two people earlier this month is sharing her story for the first time. Liz Potter says she saw the suspect, Octavious McCaine, but she didn’t think much of it. Unfortunately, Potter says she...
Florida Attorney General warns of open carry restrictions
Roadside worker arrested after allegedly hitting coworker with shovel in Tallahassee. Tallahassee Police officers were dispatched to West Tennessee Street and Appleyard Drive for a reported battery stemming from an argument between two roadside workers. Man pleads guilty to bank fraud, identity theft in ATM skimming...
Tallahassee Flea Market set to return with new location and big community hopes
Tallahassee’s iconic flea market could return next month with a new location and a renewed mission. Local leaders and small business owners are preparing to bring back a beloved community tradition
Car purchase in Ocoee leading to lawsuits
A kind gesture from one Winter Garden family to a struggling college student has erupted into two potential lawsuits. Winter Garden resident and Boys 2 Men Mentoring volunteer Jeremy Waller and his wife, Angela, assisted Gaboreius Baldwin in buying a car to get him to and from his college campus in Tallahassee. They...
Roadside worker arrested after allegedly hitting coworker with shovel in Tallahassee
🔴 LIVE | Behind the Story: How Greenville is celebrating Ray Charles’ 95th birthday and lasting impact. Madison Glaser spoke with residents in the town of Greenville to reflect on the legacy of Ray Charles, a music legend who grew up in the Big Bend town. Florida Attorney...
FHP trooper dies after experiencing medical complications stemming from injury suffered while on duty
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A Florida Highway Patrol trooper tragically died nearly a week ago after experiencing medical complications due to an injury sustained while on duty, according to FHP. Senior Trooper Craig Gaines died Friday while off duty at his home, according to the state agency. First responders,...

















