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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- After weeks of severe drought that helped fuel wildfires across Florida and south Georgia, including the Big Pineland Road Fire, rain moving in tonight and this weekend is expected to bring some relief — but not enough to end burn bans or erase the rainfall deficit.

TALLAHASSEE, Fl — A majority of the viewing area has been upgraded to a Slight (2/5) risk for severe weather Saturday meaning severe storms in the scattered variety are possible. Threats: The main threats remain as gusty winds, lightning, and small hail with a chance for isolated tornadoes. Timing:...

Weather: Today, a chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm with a high near 83. Tonight, a chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am with a low around 61. Saturday, showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Steady temperature around 66. Saturday night, showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm with a low around 50. Sunday...

TALLAHASSEE, Florida - Mario Lopez-Martinez, a 33-year-old from Mexico, has been sentenced to 16 months in federal prison for illegal reentry into the United States. The sentence was announced by John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida. Heekin emphasized the importance of adhering to immigration laws, stating, "Our nation's immigration laws are not mere suggestions that can...

After a 1,500-mile trek across the entire state, the nonprofit organization, Lauren’s Kids, has made its second-to-last stop in Tallahassee.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Families across the Big Bend and South Georgia are celebrating new chapters and impressive milestones this college graduation weekend. Perhaps a new best friend would make the perfect graduation gift!. WCTV and the Tallahassee Animal Service Center team up each week to spotlight four adoptable dogs...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - After hours on Thursday night, the Tallahassee Branch of the NAACP and several Tallahassee residents sued the city, seeking to void the sale of what used to be the capital city’s municipal hospital. The plaintiffs allege that Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare would be operating without a...

WTXL ABC 27 Midday Update: Here are the top stories we're following around the Big Bend, South Georgia, nationally, and your Weekend forecast.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - All three men accused of a home invasion that left a Tallahassee Police officer shot were found guilty Friday night. Rahyim Sanders, Tyrell Guinnie and John’Darious Wright all faced felony charges. Wright was accused in two home invasions on the same night, while Guinnie and Wright were only accused in the second, in which Officer Caleb Babb was shot.

The sheriff's office says detectives and the North Florida Search Team discovered the remains on April 24. They also found pieces of evidence, including a wallet. They do not suspect foul play.