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A late-added budget “provision” could ease the challenge of financing Johnson’s five-year deal
FAMU funding plan for Marva Johnson’s contract on hold while DeSantis reviews budget
The lingering question of how Florida A&M University will pay incoming President Marva Johnson’s contract is tied to the fate of Florida’s new budget.
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June 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
A late-added budget “provision” could ease the challenge of financing Johnson’s five-year deal
The sellout matches last year’s record of 63,500 tickets purchased, more than 4,000 of those tickets are from new season ticket holders.
Auburn Football sells out season tickets for third straight year
For the third consecutive football season, the Auburn Tigers have sold out of public season tickets, officials announced Tuesday.
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June 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The sellout matches last year’s record of 63,500 tickets purchased, more than 4,000 of those tickets are from new season ticket holders.
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen announced Tuesday that the state is set to roll out a new security measure that features an invisible emblem on each ballot.
Alabama to roll out advanced election ballot security measure
You won’t be able to see it with your eyes, but when you step into the election booth in upcoming elections, your ballot will feature a first-in-the-nation security measure.
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June 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen announced Tuesday that the state is set to roll out a new security measure that features an invisible emblem on each ballot.
YouTube personality and boxer Jake Paul purchased a South Georgia sporting ranch for $39 million, using earnings from his victory over Mike Tyson.
Pro boxer Jake Paul buys sprawling south Georgia plantation
Media reported the story, which said Paul used $30 million he earned in the Tyson fight last year to buy the property with more than 5,000 acres.
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June 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
YouTube personality and boxer Jake Paul purchased a South Georgia sporting ranch for $39 million, using earnings from his victory over Mike Tyson.
Gudinas was convicted of the May 1994 killing of Michelle McGrath.
Florida executes a man convicted of raping and killing a woman outside of a bar
A man convicted of raping and killing a woman in central Florida is facing a scheduled evening execution.
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June 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Gudinas was convicted of the May 1994 killing of Michelle McGrath.
The event was organized by several Tallahassee groups
Tallahassee protesters rally against rising Middle East violence in Tuesday protest
About 40 protesters gathered on the steps of the Old Capitol Tuesday evening, speaking out against rising violence in the Middle East.
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June 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The event was organized by several Tallahassee groups
What started as a Facebook post asking for a diving buddy to join him, turned into a dozen divers willing to help
Local diver spearheads search efforts to find missing 10-year-old near the Destin East Pass
What started as a Facebook post asking for a diving buddy to join him, turned into a dozen divers willing to help
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June 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
What started as a Facebook post asking for a diving buddy to join him, turned into a dozen divers willing to help
A Georgia woman who was declared brain dead during her pregnancy was kept on life support for months so her unborn child could be delivered — a decision that has raised new questions about the state’s abortion laws and medical ethics.
Georgia mother to be removed from life support after giving birth while brain dead
Smith is expected to be removed from life support today, Tuesday, June 17, just four days after her son’s birth.
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June 18, 2025 at 9:30 PM
A Georgia woman who was declared brain dead during her pregnancy was kept on life support for months so her unborn child could be delivered — a decision that has raised new questions about the state’s abortion laws and medical ethics.
Chef Nick Rickman, owner of The Salt Block Restaurant in Marianna, Florida, is bringing his culinary prowess to Dothan.
Award-winning chef to open new restaurant in Dothan
Chef Nick Rickman, owner of The Salt Block Restaurant in Marianna, Florida, is bringing his culinary prowess to Dothan.
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June 18, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Chef Nick Rickman, owner of The Salt Block Restaurant in Marianna, Florida, is bringing his culinary prowess to Dothan.
In December 2021, Sarasota Police responded to the Hyatt Place Hotel near Sarasota Bradenton International Airport after a housekeeper reported a body in one of the rooms.
Appeals court denies ‘stand your ground’ defense in Sarasota hotel murder case
The Second District Court of Appeals has denied Brennan Wakey’s request.
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June 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM
In December 2021, Sarasota Police responded to the Hyatt Place Hotel near Sarasota Bradenton International Airport after a housekeeper reported a body in one of the rooms.
Tallahassee also ranked as the 18th best-run city in the nation
Tallahassee ranked Florida’s best-run city in recent WalletHub analysis
A recent analysis by WalletHub ranked Florida’s capital city as the most well-run in the Sunshine State.
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June 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Tallahassee also ranked as the 18th best-run city in the nation
“We are making history.”
Millions of oyster larvae placed in Gulf as part of new method to seed oyster beds
The next step in a pilot project is underway to find a new way to rebuild the Coast oyster industry.
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June 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM
“We are making history.”
A huge crowd on hand today at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Santa Rosa County Beach to watch eight sea turtles return to the Gulf.
Rehabilitated sea turtles get big sendoff in Florida as they return to Gulf
A huge crowd on hand today at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Santa Rosa County Beach to watch eight sea turtles return to the Gulf.
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June 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM
A huge crowd on hand today at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Santa Rosa County Beach to watch eight sea turtles return to the Gulf.
Derek Dixon, who appeared as Dale on “The Oval,” filed the suit in Los Angeles County Superior Court on June 13.
Tyler Perry accused of sexual harassment, assault in $260 million lawsuit
A lawsuit filed against media mogul Tyler Perry alleges that he sexually harassed and assaulted an actor.
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June 18, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Derek Dixon, who appeared as Dale on “The Oval,” filed the suit in Los Angeles County Superior Court on June 13.
Burrell began her television career as a sous chef on “Iron Chef America.” She then starred on other shows, including “Chef Wanted, Chopped, and Food Network Star”. Her most recent show at the network was “House of Knives”, which premiered in March, Deadline reported.
Anne Burrell, Food Network star and ‘Worst Cooks in America’ host, dies at 55, reports say
Anne Burrell, known for hosting Food Network series including "Worst Cooks in America," has died, according to multiple reports. She was 55.
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June 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Burrell began her television career as a sous chef on “Iron Chef America.” She then starred on other shows, including “Chef Wanted, Chopped, and Food Network Star”. Her most recent show at the network was “House of Knives”, which premiered in March, Deadline reported.
Wilson was able to keep his daughter above water, but was unable to save his own life.
Man dies while saving his daughter from drowning on Father’s Day
A man died while saving his daughter from drowning on Father's Day.
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June 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Wilson was able to keep his daughter above water, but was unable to save his own life.
New York City Comptroller and Democratic mayoral candidate Brad Lander was arrested by federal agents at an immigration court Tuesday after he linked arms with a person authorities were attempting to detain.
Brad Lander, NYC mayoral candidate, arrested by federal agents at immigration court
New York City Comptroller and Democratic mayoral candidate Brad Lander was arrested by federal agents at an immigration court Tuesday.
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June 18, 2025 at 3:31 PM
New York City Comptroller and Democratic mayoral candidate Brad Lander was arrested by federal agents at an immigration court Tuesday after he linked arms with a person authorities were attempting to detain.
The Red Cross is reminding parents that drowning is the number one killer for children one to four years old, with 4,000 lives lost every year in the United States.
‘We see a lot of drownings’: Parents urged to learn CPR ahead of summer activities
The Red Cross is reminding parents that drowning is the number one killer for children one to four years old, with 4,000 lives lost every year in the United States.
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June 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The Red Cross is reminding parents that drowning is the number one killer for children one to four years old, with 4,000 lives lost every year in the United States.
Bringing out campers' creative sides!
Summertime Learning with the Panama City Center for the Arts
Bringing out campers' creative sides!
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June 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Bringing out campers' creative sides!
June is Men’s Health Month!
Men’s Health Month: Encouraging early detection and health check-ups
June is Men’s Health Month!
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June 16, 2025 at 5:40 PM
June is Men’s Health Month!
Houston County Sheriff’s Sergeant Brandon Barnes said a concerned citizen reported they discovered the pills inside a Fuggler toy.
Potentially deadly drug found in stuffed animal sold in Dothan
Houston County Sheriff’s Sergeant Brandon Barnes said a concerned citizen reported they discovered the pills inside a Fuggler toy.
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June 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Houston County Sheriff’s Sergeant Brandon Barnes said a concerned citizen reported they discovered the pills inside a Fuggler toy.
The Montgomery Zoo begins construction on their new entrance on Monday, June 16th, and new renderings give a higher quality view of what the project will look like.
New renderings released for Montgomery Zoo entrance
The Montgomery Zoo begins construction on their new entrance on Monday, June 16th, and new renderings give a higher quality view of what the project will look like.
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June 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The Montgomery Zoo begins construction on their new entrance on Monday, June 16th, and new renderings give a higher quality view of what the project will look like.
Saraland Police Chief J.C. West just confirmed there is an active search for a missing woman in the water.
Woman missing, child injured in boating accident in Bayou Sara, authorities say
Saraland Police Chief J.C. West just confirmed there is an active search for a missing woman in the water.
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June 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Saraland Police Chief J.C. West just confirmed there is an active search for a missing woman in the water.
The animal is Jack the Geoffroy’s cat.
Beloved wild cat found dead at Florida panhandle outreach program
The animal is Jack the Geoffroy’s cat.
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June 16, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The animal is Jack the Geoffroy’s cat.
A man in Louisiana was killed in a freak accident with his boat’s propeller after he was thrown from the boat Sunday evening, officials said.
Man killed by his own boat propeller after being thrown into water, authorities say
A man in Louisiana was killed in a freak accident with his boat’s propeller after he was thrown from the boat Sunday evening, officials said.
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June 11, 2025 at 11:00 PM
A man in Louisiana was killed in a freak accident with his boat’s propeller after he was thrown from the boat Sunday evening, officials said.