Zak Dahlheimer
@zakdahlheimer.bsky.social
Award-winning Evening News Anchor/Reporter at WCTV in Tallahassee, Fla. | Adjunct Journalism Professor: Florida A&M University | Cancer Survivor | FL native | UF J-School & Mizzou J-School alum | Musician | Likes/Reposts 🚫 endorsements | Opinions are own
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WITH GRATITUDE: After 10+ years in TV news, I’m turning the page.
This career let me tell stories that mattered, serve communities in CA, FL, NC & VA, raise cancer awareness, and support fellow survivors.
To journalists still carrying the flame: keep going.
Be kind and be well.
This career let me tell stories that mattered, serve communities in CA, FL, NC & VA, raise cancer awareness, and support fellow survivors.
To journalists still carrying the flame: keep going.
Be kind and be well.
WITH GRATITUDE: After 10+ years in TV news, I’m turning the page.
This career let me tell stories that mattered, serve communities in CA, FL, NC & VA, raise cancer awareness, and support fellow survivors.
To journalists still carrying the flame: keep going.
Be kind and be well.
This career let me tell stories that mattered, serve communities in CA, FL, NC & VA, raise cancer awareness, and support fellow survivors.
To journalists still carrying the flame: keep going.
Be kind and be well.
January 9, 2026 at 3:51 PM
WITH GRATITUDE: After 10+ years in TV news, I’m turning the page.
This career let me tell stories that mattered, serve communities in CA, FL, NC & VA, raise cancer awareness, and support fellow survivors.
To journalists still carrying the flame: keep going.
Be kind and be well.
This career let me tell stories that mattered, serve communities in CA, FL, NC & VA, raise cancer awareness, and support fellow survivors.
To journalists still carrying the flame: keep going.
Be kind and be well.
The House Speaker says voters should decide which options to pursue for property tax relief https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/16/florida-lawmakers-file-seven-property-tax-reduction-proposals-2026-ballot/
Florida lawmakers file seven property tax reduction proposals for 2026 ballot
Seven potential constitutional amendments were filed on Thursday.
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October 16, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The House Speaker says voters should decide which options to pursue for property tax relief https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/16/florida-lawmakers-file-seven-property-tax-reduction-proposals-2026-ballot/
The renters of a city-owned golf course, the Capital City Country Club, want to buy land that is home to dozens of unmarked graves of formerly enslaved people. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/15/graves-enslaved-people-remain-unmarked-capital-city-country-club-sparking-push-preservation/
Graves of enslaved people remain unmarked at Capital City Country Club, sparking push for preservation
The renters of a city-owned golf course, the Capital City Country Club, want to buy land that is home to dozens of unmarked graves of formerly enslaved people.
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October 16, 2025 at 3:30 AM
The renters of a city-owned golf course, the Capital City Country Club, want to buy land that is home to dozens of unmarked graves of formerly enslaved people. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/15/graves-enslaved-people-remain-unmarked-capital-city-country-club-sparking-push-preservation/
Lowndes County Schools ranked 7th best public school system in Georgia https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/16/lowndes-county-schools-ranks-7th-best-public-school-system-georgia/
Lowndes County Schools ranked 7th best public school system in Georgia
Lowndes County Schools was recognized as the 7th best public school system in the state of Georgia, the district announced Wednesday.
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October 16, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Lowndes County Schools ranked 7th best public school system in Georgia https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/16/lowndes-county-schools-ranks-7th-best-public-school-system-georgia/
The first responder fashion show will take place tomorrow night at 7 p.m. in the Chain of Parks in Tallahassee to help raise money for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/15/all-cure-leon-county-sheriffs-office-host-9th-annual-patrol-stroll-thursday-night/
‘All in for a Cure’: Leon County Sheriff’s Office to host 9th annual ‘Patrol Stroll’ Thursday night
The Leon County Sheriffs Office invited the community to attend its 9th annual "Patrol Stroll: All in for a Cure." The first responder fashion show will take place Thursday, at 7 p.m. in the Chain of Parks in Tallahassee. It's a fundraiser for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign.
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October 16, 2025 at 2:30 AM
The first responder fashion show will take place tomorrow night at 7 p.m. in the Chain of Parks in Tallahassee to help raise money for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/15/all-cure-leon-county-sheriffs-office-host-9th-annual-patrol-stroll-thursday-night/
Small Town Secrets: Watch as Ava Van Valen speaks to family members and law enforcement in this decade-old case. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/15/small-town-secrets-over-decade-after-george-jody-kilgores-murder-family-still-looking-answers/
Small Town Secrets: Over a decade after George Jody Kilgore’s murder family still looking for answers
Kilgore was murdered at his rural home in a case that, 11 years later, remains unsolved.
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October 16, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Small Town Secrets: Watch as Ava Van Valen speaks to family members and law enforcement in this decade-old case. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/15/small-town-secrets-over-decade-after-george-jody-kilgores-murder-family-still-looking-answers/
In the capital city, a vigil in honor of Kirk drew a crowd of people, many dressed in red, in the Capitol courtyard. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/charlie-kirk-vigil-draws-crowd-near-old-capitol-tuesday-evening/
Charlie Kirk vigil draws crowd near Old Capitol Tuesday evening
In the capital city, crowds of people, many dressed in red, gathered in the Capitol courtyard for a vigil in remembrance of Kirk that began at 6 p.m.
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October 15, 2025 at 4:30 AM
In the capital city, a vigil in honor of Kirk drew a crowd of people, many dressed in red, in the Capitol courtyard. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/charlie-kirk-vigil-draws-crowd-near-old-capitol-tuesday-evening/
The Hope Florida Foundation, a charity arm of First Lady Casey DeSantis’ welfare-assistance program, became the subject of a criminal investigation earlier this year when a $10 million donation allegedly went missing.
Reports: Grand jury meets on Tuesday in Hope Florida case
A grand jury convened on Tuesday in the Hope Florida case, according to reports.
www.wctv.tv
October 15, 2025 at 4:00 AM
The Hope Florida Foundation, a charity arm of First Lady Casey DeSantis’ welfare-assistance program, became the subject of a criminal investigation earlier this year when a $10 million donation allegedly went missing.
Life insurance isn’t just for later in life, it can protect your family now. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa talks to an advisor breaks down what to know before picking a policy. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/how-life-insurance-protects-loved-ones-after-loss/
How life insurance protects loved ones after a loss
Life insurance isn’t just for later in life, it can protect your family now. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa talks to an advisor breaks down what to know before picking a policy.
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October 15, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Life insurance isn’t just for later in life, it can protect your family now. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa talks to an advisor breaks down what to know before picking a policy. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/how-life-insurance-protects-loved-ones-after-loss/
Meta says teens on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won’t be able to change their settings without a parent’s permission. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/instagram-says-its-safeguarding-teens-by-limiting-them-pg-13-content/
Instagram says it’s safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content
Meta says teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won’t be able to change their settings without a parent’s permission.
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October 15, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Meta says teens on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won’t be able to change their settings without a parent’s permission. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/instagram-says-its-safeguarding-teens-by-limiting-them-pg-13-content/
Some designers & business owners say there’s a dark side to some low-price online deals, and they fear artificial intelligence is making it worse https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/investigatetv-designers-say-their-work-is-being-stolen-marketed-with-ai/
InvestigateTV+: Designers say their work is being stolen, marketed with AI
Some designers & business owners say there’s a dark side to some low-price online deals, and they fear artificial intelligence is making it worse
www.wctv.tv
October 15, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Some designers & business owners say there’s a dark side to some low-price online deals, and they fear artificial intelligence is making it worse https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/investigatetv-designers-say-their-work-is-being-stolen-marketed-with-ai/
Supreme Court denies certiorari to Alex Jones, refusing to hear his case concerning the massive $1.4 billion judgement to be paid to the Sandy Hook families. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/supreme-court-rejects-appeal-alex-jones/
Supreme Court rejects appeal from Alex Jones
Supreme Court denies certiorari to Alex Jones, refusing to hear his case concerning the massive $1.4 billion judgement to be paid to the Sandy Hook families.
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October 15, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Supreme Court denies certiorari to Alex Jones, refusing to hear his case concerning the massive $1.4 billion judgement to be paid to the Sandy Hook families. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/supreme-court-rejects-appeal-alex-jones/
A California engineer and gardening enthusiast won the top prize at an annual pumpkin-weighing contest. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/california-engineer-wins-pumpkin-contest-with-2346-pound-gourd/
California engineer wins pumpkin contest with 2,346-pound gourd
A California engineer and gardening enthusiast won the top prize at an annual pumpkin-weighing contest.
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October 15, 2025 at 1:30 AM
A California engineer and gardening enthusiast won the top prize at an annual pumpkin-weighing contest. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/california-engineer-wins-pumpkin-contest-with-2346-pound-gourd/
The tenuous ceasefire in the two-year Israel-Hamas war is being tested as complex issues remain. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/israel-plans-halve-aid-into-gaza-over-slow-return-dead-hostages-test-gaza-ceasefire/
Israeli military says Red Cross transferring 4 coffins with more remains of deceased hostages
The tenuous ceasefire in the two-year Israel-Hamas war is being tested as complex issues remain.
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October 15, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The tenuous ceasefire in the two-year Israel-Hamas war is being tested as complex issues remain. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/israel-plans-halve-aid-into-gaza-over-slow-return-dead-hostages-test-gaza-ceasefire/
A Taco Bell worker in North Carolina was shot and killed yesterday at one of the restaurant's locations https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/taco-bell-worker-shot-killed-job-authorities-searching-suspected-shooter/
Taco Bell worker shot, killed on the job; authorities searching for suspected shooter
A Taco Bell worker in North Carolina was shot and killed at the fast food restaurant in Union County on Monday.
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October 15, 2025 at 12:30 AM
A Taco Bell worker in North Carolina was shot and killed yesterday at one of the restaurant's locations https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/taco-bell-worker-shot-killed-job-authorities-searching-suspected-shooter/
Today, President Trump posthumously awarded America’s highest civilian honor to Charlie Kirk https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/trump-honoring-charlie-kirk-with-presidential-medal-freedom-what-would-be-his-32nd-birthday/
Trump honors Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom on what would be his 32nd birthday
Kirk founded Turning Point USA in 2012 and played a significant role in conservative politics.
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October 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Today, President Trump posthumously awarded America’s highest civilian honor to Charlie Kirk https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/trump-honoring-charlie-kirk-with-presidential-medal-freedom-what-would-be-his-32nd-birthday/
Deputy Cody Pope was released from UF Health Shands Hospital today after receiving treatment for a gunshot wound https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/dixie-county-deputy-released-hospital-after-bar-shootout-community-welcomes-him-home/
Dixie County deputy released from hospital after bar shootout; community welcomes him home
Deputy Cody Pope was released from UF Health Shands Hospital on Tuesday evening after receiving treatment for a gunshot wound
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October 14, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Deputy Cody Pope was released from UF Health Shands Hospital today after receiving treatment for a gunshot wound https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/dixie-county-deputy-released-hospital-after-bar-shootout-community-welcomes-him-home/
Commissioners are considering installing School Zone Speed Detection Systems at various schools across Leon County during their Tuesday night meeting. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/leon-county-considers-adding-speed-zone-cameras-eight-schools/
Leon County considers adding speed zone cameras to eight schools
Commissioners are considering installing School Zone Speed Detection Systems at various schools across Leon County.
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October 14, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Commissioners are considering installing School Zone Speed Detection Systems at various schools across Leon County during their Tuesday night meeting. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/leon-county-considers-adding-speed-zone-cameras-eight-schools/
The annual fair serves as one of Georgia’s premier agricultural and entertainment events https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/13/georgia-national-fair-sets-attendance-records-with-over-600k-visitors/?utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=organicclicks&tbref=hp
Georgia National Fair sets attendance records with over 600k visitors
The annual fair serves as one of Georgia’s premier agricultural and entertainment events, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors to Perry each fall.
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October 14, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The annual fair serves as one of Georgia’s premier agricultural and entertainment events https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/13/georgia-national-fair-sets-attendance-records-with-over-600k-visitors/?utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=organicclicks&tbref=hp
LCS spokesperson Chris Petley emphasized the changes won’t affect elementary or middle school schedules, nor will they impact bus routes, which operate on a tiered system. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/extended-school-day-leon-county-high-schools-starts-tuesday/
Extended school day at Leon County high schools starts Tuesday
LCS Spokesperson Chris Petley emphasized that the changes won’t affect elementary or middle school schedules, nor will they impact bus routes, which operate on a tiered system.
www.wctv.tv
October 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
LCS spokesperson Chris Petley emphasized the changes won’t affect elementary or middle school schedules, nor will they impact bus routes, which operate on a tiered system. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/extended-school-day-leon-county-high-schools-starts-tuesday/
The early voting period runs until October 31, with election day falling on November 4. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/early-voting-kicks-off-georgia/
Early voting kicks off in Georgia
The early voting period runs until October 31, with election day falling on November 4.
www.wctv.tv
October 14, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The early voting period runs until October 31, with election day falling on November 4. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/early-voting-kicks-off-georgia/
The program is taught by instructors from Lively Technical College, and the goal is for students to be certified when they graduate high school https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/chiles-high-school-students-gain-hands-on-experience-through-new-welding-facility/
Chiles High School students gain hands-on experience through new welding facility
tudents at Chiles High School are now one step closer to starting their careers, as school leaders cut the ribbon on a new welding facility Tuesday.
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October 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The program is taught by instructors from Lively Technical College, and the goal is for students to be certified when they graduate high school https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/chiles-high-school-students-gain-hands-on-experience-through-new-welding-facility/
Florida lawmakers will consider legislation next year to officially designate October 14 as Charlie Kirk Day throughout the state, following today’s congressional recognition of the same date. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/florida-lawmakers-consider-charlie-kirk-day-designation/
Florida lawmakers to consider Charlie Kirk Day designation
The proposed legislation extends beyond the annual day of recognition.
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October 14, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Florida lawmakers will consider legislation next year to officially designate October 14 as Charlie Kirk Day throughout the state, following today’s congressional recognition of the same date. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/florida-lawmakers-consider-charlie-kirk-day-designation/
Thousands are going to be in town this week into the weekend for FAMU’s Homecoming https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/13/famu-students-alumni-gearing-up-homecoming/
FAMU students, alumni gearing up for Homecoming
Energy is high on the Highest of Seven Hills for Homecoming week, and the celebrations have already begun.
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October 13, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Thousands are going to be in town this week into the weekend for FAMU’s Homecoming https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/13/famu-students-alumni-gearing-up-homecoming/
Florida State head football coach Mike Norvell was not happy after Saturday’s loss at home to Pitt. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/13/florida-state-looks-get-back-win-column-with-road-trip-west-this-weekend/
Florida State looks to get back in the win column with road trip west this weekend
Florida State hits the road for a date on the west coast as they face Stanford Saturday night.
www.wctv.tv
October 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Florida State head football coach Mike Norvell was not happy after Saturday’s loss at home to Pitt. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/13/florida-state-looks-get-back-win-column-with-road-trip-west-this-weekend/