WCTV Eyewitness News
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office unplugs ALPR cameras after finding they were still operating
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- Franklin County Sheriff’s Office unplugs ALPR cameras after finding they were still operating
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office spent their morning Tuesday pulling the plug on the cameras.
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- Lincoln High School automotive program receives new tech to strengthen hands-on learning
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Automotive students at Lincoln High School will now have more technology for hands-on training.
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- Possible budget cuts, closure of animal adoption center outlined in new Wakulla County contingenc...
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- The new budget plan outlined how Wakulla County would shift and secure funds to avoid a possible $5.5 million shortfall for FY 26/27.
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- Leon County Sheriff’s Office turns off automated license plate readers
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- The Leon County Sheriff’s Office is turning off Flock cameras under their control.
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- Something Good: New flamingo habitat coming to North Florida Wildlife Center
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Crews are transforming part of the North Florida Wildlife Center into a pond for a flock of American flamingos.
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- No sales tax on guns in Florida; Small retailers say details don’t help them much
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- 2:50
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Starting Sept. 1 there will be no sales tax on guns or ammunition in Florida.
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- Valdosta restaurant owner describes break-in and nightcap burglary
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- The owners of a Valdosta restaurant are now calling the suspect the “14 bottle bandit” after police say he busted through the door and spent four hours inside.
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- What’s Brewing - Wakulla Springs Makers Market
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Let’s take a look at what’s brewing in Wakulla County this weekend.
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- North Florida Wildlife Center welcomes two red kangaroos
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- The North Florida Wildlife Center welcomed two young female red kangaroos this week, named Tillie and Bonnie.
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- Valdosta restaurant owner describes ‘14 bottle bandit’ who broke in, helped himself to drinks
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Usually, when a suspect breaks into a building, they try to get in and get out pretty fast.
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- In the Kitchen: Keiser University Chef James Taylor showcases how to make Italian baked shrimp
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- 2:23
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Keiser University’s Chef James Taylor joined our Annalise Iraola and Rob Nucatola in the studio to make Italian baked shrimp.
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- In the Kitchen: Keiser University Chef James Taylor completes Italian baked shrimp recipe
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- 2:49
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Keiser University’s Chef James Taylor joined our Annalise Iraola and Rob Nucatola in the studio to make Italian baked shrimp.
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- Valdosta restaurant owner describes ‘14 bottle bandit’ who broke in, helped himself to drinks
- Runtime
- 2:43
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- The owners of a Valdosta restaurant are now calling the suspect the “14 bottle bandit” after police say he busted through the door and spent four hours inside
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- Leon County Sheriff’s Office holds food distribution
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- The Leon County Sheriff’s Office teamed up with Farm Share Wednesday to give away free groceries and fresh produce to local families.
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- Scholar Athlete of the Week: Taylor County’s Trey Lytle
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- 2:34
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- Taylor County football player Trey Lytle is our Scholar Athlete of the Week.
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- Florida AG announces statewide egg delivery, affordability relief
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- Florida is distributing 5.67 million eggs to food banks and pantries across the state—at no cost to households, foodbanks or taxpayers.
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- Leon County school PTO treasurer arrested for defrauding organization of over $20,000, LCSO says
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- The treasurer of a Leon County Schools’ Parent-Teacher Organization is behind bars for allegedly defrauding the organization of over $20,000, according to LCSO
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- Tallahassee commission names new city manager
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- The Tallahassee City Commission named its new city manager Wednesday.
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- Something Good: Girl asks for donations to Gulf Specimen Marine lab instead of gifts
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- The Gulf Specimen Marine Lab in Panacea shared photos of Scarlet, who celebrated her birthday by requesting gifts for the creatures getting care there.
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- ‘Criminals are jumping for joy’: Florida de-Flocks in just 72 hours
- Runtime
- 3:00
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- In just a matter of days, Flock and Flock-style cameras from nearly ubiquitous in Florida, to bagged, tagged and suspended.
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- Grady County Sheriff’s Office asks Cairo city officials to pay higher fees in order to use its ja...
- Runtime
- 2:39
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- The Grady County Sheriff’s Office is asking the City of Cairo to pay higher fees in order to use its jail.
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- Repairs and renovation at Tallahassee visitor center nearly complete
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Big changes are coming to the Leon County Visitors Center at the old Amtrak station in Tallahassee.
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- Thomas University opening with a blank slate
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- 1:39
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- Entering their fourth year and now three coaches in, the Thomas University football program is hoping the third times the charm.
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- Leon County Visitors Center restoration nearing completion after tornado damage
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Big changes are coming to the Leon County Visitors Center at the old Amtrak station in Tallahassee.
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- What’s Brewing - Twilight at the Tower
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Let’s take a look at what’s brewing in Franklin County this Labor Day weekend.
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- Report: Florida’s third grade reading scores improve, 40% of students remain below grade level
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- Florida’s third grade reading scores have improved, but four in 10 third graders in the state remain below grade level, a new report from the FCF finds.
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- Florida BOG votes unanimously to ban undocumented immigrants from state universities
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- A ban on undocumented immigrants from Florida universities passed unanimously in a Florida Board of Governors (BOG) meeting Thursday.
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- ‘Someone needs to go to jail’: House Democrats call for more investigation into Hope Florida scan...
- Runtime
- 1:41
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- The Hope Florida scandal is back in the spotlight this week as Florida House Democrats call for further investigation.
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- City Commission to discuss ALPR use at upcoming meeting
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- 2:14
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- A report says the cameras helped solve multiple attempted murder or homicide cases in Tallahassee between 2022 and 2026
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- Florida approves $6 million in LINE funding for university nursing programs, intercollegiate athl...
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- The Florida Board of Governors approved $6 million Thursday for the Linking Industry to Nursing Education fund for 10 state universities
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- ‘She was really lucky’: Golden retriever recovering after near-fatal rattlesnake bite
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- 2:28
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- It’s been a terrifying few days for a local dog owner after his young golden retriever is recovering from a rattlesnake.
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- Tallahassee judge known for presiding over 2000 election recount dies at 84
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- A Tallahassee judge who played a pivotal role in Florida’s hotly contested presidential election in 2000 has died.
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- New VSU President looks to expand degree programs and career opportunities for students
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Valdosta State University’s (VSU) new president is opening up about his first month on campus and what he hopes to accomplish.
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- Something Good: Valdosta's open Santa casting call
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Valdosta is preparing early for the holiday season and holding an open casting call for Santas!
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- Gadsden County’s Jordan Evans wins Play of the Week
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- The Mighty Jaguars quarterback received over 4,000 votes last week
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- ‘Someone needs to go to jail’: House Democrats call for more investigation into Hope Florida scan...
- Runtime
- 2:19
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- The Hope Florida scandal is back in the spotlight this week as Florida House Democrats call for further investigation
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- 1,200 cases affected after Leon County court records system switch
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- 2:53
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- Leon County Commissioners held a special meeting Monday night to address the fallout from a botched switch in the court records system
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- FSU student injured in April 2025 campus shooting sues university over alleged safety failures
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- WCTV obtained the court papers, which reveal that FSU student Madison Askins is suing Florida State, alleging it did not make sure its students were safe.
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- FHP: Deadly crash between motorcycle and car on Apalachee Parkway
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- A crash between a car and a motorcycle left the motorcycle driver dead and an intersection shutdown, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
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- Charlie Ward hosts first Basketball Elite Camp at FAMU for high school athletes
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- Heisman Trophy winner, NBA veteran and coach Charlie Ward hosted a one-day basketball camp Sunday for young athletes.
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- What's Brewing - Back-to-school book fair
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- 0:21
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- Tallahassee Nurseries is hosting a back-to-school book fair Saturday for kids looking to add to their book collections.
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- Surrendered kitten survives against all odds and finds new home
- Runtime
- 2:18
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- A kitten named Zomboy is getting a second chance at life after veterinarians refused to give up on him.
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- Man arrested after dispute leads to shooting Monday morning in west Tallahassee, police say
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- A man is behind bars after a shooting left one person injured early Monday morning in West Tallahassee, according to the Tallahassee Police Department.
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- Crawfordville man sentenced after pleading guilty to chatting online, attempting to meet minor
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- Crawfordville man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to chatting online and attempting to meet someone he thought was a minor
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- Family of FSU employee killed in 2025 shooting rampage files suit against Open AI
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- The family of an FSU employee killed in the 2025 shooting rampage on FSU’s campus has now filed a federal lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman.
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- Gov. DeSantis bans license plate cameras from state highways
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said he’s removing Flock cameras from state roadways.
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- Crews begin reconstruction of beloved Steinhatchee eatery destroyed in Hurricane Helene
- Runtime
- 1:48
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- A long-time staple in Taylor County’s Steinhatchee community is now on its way to re-opening.
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- Market District roundabout opens after nearly a year of construction
- Runtime
- 2:39
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- The roundabout at Maclay Boulevard and Maclay Commerce Drive is officially open after nearly a year of construction.
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- Florida’s first Tesla ‘gigafactory’ may be built in Tallahassee
- Runtime
- 1:21
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- City leaders in Tallahassee are deliberating on whether they should invest in Florida’s first Tesla, battery manufacturing, “gigafactory”
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- Something Good: Lowndes Co. Fire earns 3rd place in statewide competition
- Runtime
- 0:26
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- The Lowndes County Fire Rescue earned some honors last week at the 2026 Georgia Firefighter Competition.
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