Trial begins for Tallahassee woman whose 3-year-old son died from ingesting fentanyl
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A Tallahassee woman whose toddler died after ingesting fentanyl is now on trial. Cameren Evans, 36, is accused of aggravated manslaughter in the death of her three-year-old son, who was found unresponsive in January 2023. Testimony in her trial began on Wednesday and is expected to...
Former Democratic Congressman Al Lawson considering a run for Tallahassee mayor
In a phone call with WCTV Tuesday afternoon, he said he will decide whether to run by the end of the year.
Gretna Resident Arrested After Fatal Shooting at Memorial Service
On November 3, 2025, Dedario Jermartinez Hunter, 40, of Gretna, was arrested by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) for second-degree murder. The arrest followed a shooting at a memorial service in Gretna on November 1. Authorities say Hunter arrived at the event with a semi-automatic weapon and fired...
Something Good: Middle schoolers planting restorative wiregrass
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - It’s time for Something Good and this one is a helping hand for Mother Nature. Middle Schoolers at the Cornerstone Learning Community are cultivating and planting wiregrass at Apalachicola Bluffs. This is the third year students have been helping to restore the longleaf pine habitat...
‘My really cool part-time job’: From radio to Hollywood, one Tallahassee man says he’s...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - For decades, Bill Kelly’s voice has filtered over the Tallahassee airwaves. While working as a radio DJ, Bill said he still always wanted to pursue another passion, acting. In 2011, at age 50, Kelly signed with an agent, getting roles in TV and films like...
Nephew Tommy’s ‘Black College Quiz’ Reruns Bring FAMU Student’s Historic Win And Heartfelt Story...
Florida A&M University alumna Jalauria Mills is back in the spotlight after reruns of the Black College Quiz television show, hosted by Tommy “Nephew Tommy” Miles of the Steve Harvey Morning Show , resurfaced online. Mills was the first FAMU student to appear on the academic quiz show f eaturing college students from...
FAMU reopens passport office, expanding access for the Tallahassee community
Florida A&M University’s passport office is back open, making it easier for Tallahassee residents to apply, renew, and get travel-ready right on campus.
One man arrested in connection with armed robbery in Quincy, police say
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The Quincy Police Department arrested one man in connection with an alleged armed robbery. Officers were on patrol near Quincy Plaza on October 28 when they saw a man running through the parking lot looking distressed. According to police, officers stopped and saw the victim had several...
Animal therapy opens new doors for Gadsden County special needs students
QUINCY, Fla (WTXL) — A Gadsden County school is using animal therapy to help special needs students learn, communicate, and heal — one gentle interaction at a time. Each room in the school’s “animal world” represents a different continent, giving students a hands-on, global learning experience.
Universal vouchers have public schools worried about something new: market share
This story was produced by The Hechinger Report and is republished with permission. Sign up for the Hechinger newsletter . TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — As principal of Hartsfield Elementary School in the Leon County School District, John Olson is not just the lead educator, but in this era of fast-expanding school choice,...

















