$7.8 million cuts on the table for Leon County Schools
Almost $8 million are on the table to be cut for Leon County Schools, following lengthy budget discussions. Saved from the list include Leon County Virtual School.
Savannah Bananas games bring a $10.1 million boost to Tallahassee
Florida State University estimates the first games of the Banana Ball world tour brought $10.1 million to the local economy, higher than the initial $9 million impact projection.
LCSO: Juvenile arrested in string of vehicle thefts
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A juvenile was arrested in connection with a series of vehicle thefts on Wednesday, according to the Leon County Sheriff’s Office. Over the weekend, detectives received reports of vehicles that were stolen or attempted to be stolen in the Sandstone Ranch neighborhood. Detectives identified...
Immigration judge to hear case of Gadsden man once flagged as mass attack risk
GADSDEN COUNTY, Fla. -- A Gadsden County man once described by investigators as a possible mass attack threat is set to face an immigration judge tomorrow morning, as new details emerge about his case and what could come next. Louis Duxbury is being held at an immigration detention facility near...
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Tallahassee metro area
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Tallahassee metro area. The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United...
After years of serving others, Tallahassee nonprofit founder seeks help as she awaits heart...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A woman who spent her life giving back to people in need now has a need of her own – a heart transplant. Alexiss Grimes serves the community through her nonprofit, Continued Bessie’s Blessings, which is named after her late grandmother, Bessie. Every year...
LCTA: Bargaining Unit ratifies almost 2% salary increase for teachers
Per the LCTA, the bargaining unit has ratified a deal that includes an almost 2% salary increase for teachers. The union and Leon County Schools agreed to the deal earlier this month.
Tallahassee man arrested, accused of directing employer funds to his own business
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A Tallahassee man is facing theft charges after allegedly stealing over $65,000 from his former employer. According to a probable cause affidavit, Jay Stewart previously worked at a Tallahassee electric company. Arrest papers show Stewart’s former employer contacted law enforcement after a...
Local band mourns passing of bandmate killed in collision with Target building
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A local band is mourning the passing of a bandmate after he was killed in a Target store collision on Saturday morning, according to previous reporting. Tallahassee Police confirmed the victim’s identity on Wednesday as Xavier Guevara. The victim was part of a local band...
Fla. Bakery Hit With ‘Thousands’ of Orders After Ryan Gosling’s Late Night Shout-Out
A Tallahassee bakery owned by the sister of Late Night with Seth Meyers crew member Donna Richards was flooded with “thousands of requests” after movie star Ryan Gosling raved on-air about its “incredible” spin on Pop Tart-type pastries. Upon spying Richards off-camera during his March 18...
