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No budget deal, no need to come back to Tallahassee, leaders tell lawmakers
The Florida Legislature left Tallahassee May 3 without passing a balanced budget, its only required constitutional duty.
One day before presidential vote, BOG names Tallahassee businessman as new FAMU trustee
The Florida Board of Governors named a new Florida A&M Board of Trustees member nearly 24 hours before they are expected to ...
Looking for fun events? Top 5 things to do around Tallahassee
The Downtown Concert Series returns with Revival, Pour on the Firewater plays the American Legion and Pas de Vie is dancing ...
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Tallahassee area could see 'continuous rainfall' for days on end from slow-moving system
Rainfall totals are predicted to reach 4-8 inches, with potential for locally higher amounts exceeding a foot. The heaviest ...
Florida governor signs bill into law Thursday after influence from WCTV investigation
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Florida Farm Bill into law Thursday. That 2025 Florida Farm Bill covers several issues, like making it a felony to steal checks out of mailboxes ...
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‘Our community’s worst nightmare’: Florida State University shooting suspect indicted on murder charges
Phoenix Ikner is accused of killing two people during a shooting on the campus of Florida State University and has been indicted on multiple murder charges.
'Our community's worst nightmare': Grand jury weighs in on Florida State mass shooting
A Leon County grand jury indicted Phoenix Ikner on murder charges in the April 17 mass shooting at FSU and found the actions ...
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State shutdown looms as Florida braces for active hurricane forecast
The potential for double trouble is raising concerns, as meteorologists warn of another above-average year for storms, and state lawmakers scramble to finalize a budget before the July 1 deadline.
Florida appeals court strikes down law letting minors get an abortion without parents’ consent
A Florida appeals court has ruled that a state law that allows minors to get an abortion without their parents’ consent is ...
DeSantis signs law making Florida the second state to ban fluoride in public water
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Florida Farm Bill into law Thursday, making Florida the second state to ban fluoride in public water.
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Florida lawmakers face time crunch, frustration over budget deal
Florida's budget battle shows no signs of a resolution as lawmakers returned to Tallahassee this week, still without a deal.