Education union claims school choice system is unconstitutional, files suit
The state’s widely expanded and used school choice voucher system is unconstitutional because it doesn’t provide for free, uniform education, the Florida Education Association argued in a lawsuit filed Tuesday. Parents and the FEA argued in a 39-page filing in state trial court in Leon County that state dollars funding private school vouchers don’t conform […]
Wakulla commissioners approve $10M loan for new body armor manufacturing facility
WAKULLA COUNTY, Fla. (WCTV) - A new facility that could bring hundreds of new jobs to Wakulla County is another step closer to reality after action from the board of county commissioners on Monday. The facility would be built for Point Blank, a manufacturer of body armor for military and...
Wendy’s pulls the plug on diner – and it’s already served its last square...
WENDY’S has shuttered yet another one of its restaurants as a mass diner shutdown wave sweeps across Florida. The Tallahassee restaurant is the latest to fall beneath the axe as the iconic fast food chain plans to close over 600 locations nationwide. On May 3 local radio personality Greg...
Joe Kalicki suspends campaign, intends to withdraw from Tallahassee City Commission race
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Joe Kalicki, candidate for Tallahassee City Commission Seat 5, is suspending his campaign and intends to withdraw from the race, he announced on Monday. Kalicki took to social media to announce his withdrawal from the race, saying he is proud of the results of his campaign...
First To Know Weather – A Temperature Rollercoaster This Week
TALLAHASSEE, FL. — It is a calm, clear, and chilly morning with temperatures in the upper 40s to the low 50s. Grab those jackets as you head out the door, but you won't need them all morning. Temperatures will start to cook up this midday in the mid 70s....
The reason Wonderful ‘Champ’ Monds picked Notre Dame over Florida State rubs salt in...
Four-star QB Wonderful "Champ" Monds picked Notre Dame over Florida State after getting recruited by FSU for over two years. The reasoning makes you sick.
Two vehicles overturned, several injured in Leon County crash Monday
The crash happened on Capital Circle SE. Crews blocked off the road in between Woodville Hwy and Tram Rd. The victims' injuries ranged from minor to serious, FHP said.
Gadsden County school employee arrested, accused of selling district copper wire
QUINCY, Fla. (WCTV) - A Gadsden County School Board employee was arrested nearly a week ago on multiple theft charges, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. FDLE says 50-year-old Michael Pride of Quincy was taken into custody Tuesday and faces charges of dealing in stolen property, grand theft and driving while license suspended or revoked, the state law enforcement agency wrote...
Court documents: 19-year-old arrested after brandishing weapon in FSU parking garage early Saturday morning
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A 19-year-old is behind bars after brandishing a gun in the St. Augustine parking garage on Florida State University’s campus early Saturday morning, according to arrest papers. Tyler Farmer is charged with possessing a firearm on school property, unlawful carry, improper display of a firearm...
Monticello woman wins $1M from Florida Lottery scratch-off: ’I’m truly blessed’
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Fla. (WCTV) - A Monticello woman has won a $1 million prize from the Florida Lottery’s 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off game. Brenda Larry received her winnings in a lump sum of $640,000.00 in January, according to the Florida Lottery. The lottery says Larry purchased her winning ticket...

















