Gretna Man Arrested in Fatal Memorial Service Shooting
TALLAHASSEE, FL – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has arrested Dedario Jermartinez Hunter, 40, of Gretna, in connection with a shooting at a memorial service on November 1, 2025. Hunter faces one count of second-degree murder, a first-degree felony. The incident occurred during a memorial for a...
Mistrial declared for trial of Tallahassee mother accused in death of three-year-old son
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A mistrial was declared on Thursday in the case of a Tallahassee woman accused of the death of her three-year-old child. The jury deliberated for nearly 8 hours before telling the judge they could not reach a unanimous verdict. The judge declared a mistrial, and the State said it will try...
Records: California man arrested for fraud claims worth nearly $30,000 to state agency in...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A California man has been arrested for fraudulent claims of unclaimed property to the Division of Unclaimed Property (DUP) located in Tallahassee, per an affidavit. John Alan Garcia made these claims in the period between Feb. 20, 2016, and Feb. 26, 2019, according to a probable...
ACSO: Man shot by deputies threatened to blow up a Tallahassee synagogue
Alachua County Sheriff's Office says the man who was shot yesterday by deputies had threatened to blow up a Tallahassee synagogue The post ACSO: Man shot by deputies threatened to blow up a Tallahassee synagogue appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
State honor for Ocala veteran
Retired U.S. Army Capt. Steven Petty of Ocala, who flew more than 1,000 combat missions in the Vietnam War and received 46 combat decorations, was inducted into the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame on Nov. 6 in Tallahassee. Petty continues to serve fellow veterans as the head of the nonprofit...
SHP Tallahassee prepare for 100th build day Saturday
The Tallahassee Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace is reflecting on its impact in the Big Bend as it approaches its 100th “Build Day” scheduled Saturday.
Charity provides cash assistance during SNAP benefit delays
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) - Charities are working to help get money to those not getting food assistance because of the federal government shutdown. The U.S. Department of Agriculture halted funding on November 1 due to the government shutdown. Two federal judges ruled last week that the...
Midday Update: Emergency food distribution, Apalachicola Bay to partially reopen
WTXL ABC 27 Midday Update: Here are the top stories we're following around The Big Bend, South Georgia, Nationally, and your Thursday forecast.
TMH Board Approves $3.1 Million Compensation Package for CEO Mark O’Bryant, a $1.3 Million...
Recent IRS tax filings for 2024 (see below) show that the TMH Board approved a $1.3 million annual raise for TMH CEO Mark O’Bryant in 2024 bringing his annual compensation to $3.1 million. The IRS document addressing TMH’s financial activities for 2024 was filed on August 14, 2025. TMH officials have indicated that...
Midday Update: Leon High student arrested, Florida’s property tax showdown
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