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Leon County unveils bear mascot for 20th anniversary of EMS
Leon County is calling on community members to find the perfect name for their newest EMS team member:. According to a press release from the county, residents of all ages have until 5 p.m. July 19 to submit their responses for the "paw-fect" name for the new recruit. The bear...
James Hankinson honored: The late circuit judge's old courtroom now named after him
The memory of the late Circuit Judge James C. Hankinson will live on in his former courtroom. Leon County's government and the 2nd Judicial Circuit dedicated courtroom 3A in the Leon County Courthouse in his honor. A ceremony took place Friday. A press release explained: Hankinson, "appointed to the bench...
Flood Watch in effect for most Big Bend and South Georgia counties until 11 pm
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — A Flood Watch has been issued for all local counties except Suwannee, Hamilton, Echols, and Clinch counties until 11pm EDT Sunday. This includes the cities of Tallahassee and Valdosta. Heavy rainfall over much of the area Saturday evening has saturated the ground in many of...
More Than Lab Coats in Her Closet
Dr. Sara Jones enjoys a classic, put-together look, whether at work as the surveillance and evaluation coordinator at the Florida Department of Health or at home practicing the violin. One exception to the look is her frequent accessory — cat hair. Another important role in her life is serving...
Former Thomasville High School football player killed in car crash
THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WALB) - A former Thomasville High School football player was killed in a car crash in Leon County in Florida on Wednesday, June 26. On Friday, June 28, WALB spoke with Jonathon Delay, the head football coach of Thomasville High School, who said that 19-year-old Demorrio “DJ” Thurman was a good wide receiver and cornerback, but an even better person.
VIDEO: What neighbors want as Leon County's tornado cleanup winds down
Leon County crews began a final pass of debris cleanup on June 24th. It’s set to end July 12th. Leon County says crews have already collected 14 times more debris than following Hurricane Idalia. Watch the video above to hear from neighbors in my neighborhood as the debris cleanup...
Rudy Ferguson Defends Law Enforcement, Asked to Leave Democratic Party by DEC Chairman, Ryan Ray
Rudy Ferguson, a candidate for Tallahassee City Commission and challenger to Commissioner Jack Porter, filed a complaint with the Florida Democratic Party accusing officials with the Leon County Democratic Executive Committee (LDEC) – including Chairman Ryan Ray – of siding against him in the Porter race. In addition, the complaint documents that Ray asked Ferguson […]
$27.5 million later, Tallahassee, Leon County debris removal coming to an end
Debris pickup trucks are making the final lap as both the City of Tallahassee and Leon County continue to pick up the pieces left behind by the May 10 tornadoes. In accordance with storm debris removal contracts, the sister governments have been working to remove any traces of the trio of twisters that tore through the capital county.
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