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Kathy Kleiner woke in the dark at Florida State University in the Chi Omega house. Ted Bundy stood at her bed. More than four decades ago, on Jan. 15, 1978, Kleiner endured a near-fatal attack at the hands of Ted Bundy during his murderous rampage through Florida. At the time, Kathy was calling the Chi Omega house at...

Which one of Florida State, Michigan State, and Wisconsin is the most likely to fire its respective head coach? Here's why it's hard for any of them to be fired.

On November 6, 2025, the Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida announced the start of the 2025 Native American Heritage Month student art and essay contests. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Florida’s Native American Heritage.” The contests aim to encourage students to learn about the contributions...

The parking lot at Governor’s Square was filled with cars and compassion as hundreds of families lined up for an emergency food distribution organized by Second Harvest of the Big Bend.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Court TV/Scripps News Tallahassee) — Less than a month after she was sentenced to life in prison for plotting the murder-for-hire of her former son-in-law, Donna Adelson has filed a notice of appeal in her case. Adelson was the fifth person to be convicted in the murder of FSU law professor Dan...

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around tallahassee..

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - What started as a tropical birthday getaway quickly turned into a nightmare for a Tallahassee woman visiting her hometown of Montego Bay, Jamaica. Paulette McFarlane said she and her family were in Jamaica to celebrate her husband and son’s birthdays when Hurricane Melissa began bearing...

On Monday, November 3, the Leon County Sheriff’s Office Financial Crimes Unit arrested 48-year-old Marisa Humose following an investigation into financial theft and fraud at a local church. In June, the church’s pastor reported suspected discrepancies after discovering unauthorized transfers from the church’s Cash...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A record crowd turned out on Thursday as former U.S. Army officer and Miss USA Deshauna Barber-Echols spoke at the United Way of the Big Bend’s Women’s Leadership Breakfast. During the event, she challenged attendees to see the potential in people all around them.