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Bear seemingly tightrope-walks across fence in Florida neighborhood: 'Let it do its thing'
MARY ESTHER, Fla. - A balancing bear stole the show in a Florida neighborhood last week – and no, the circus wasn't in town!. A bear was caught on camera tightrope-walking across a wooden fence in Mary Esther on July 18. The video captured by Ryan Campbell shows the furry fella performing an acrobatic act of some kind in the Florida Panhandle city located east of Pensacola.
Overnight earthquake reported in Georgia
ETON, Ga. — Above video: Your Thursday headlines. According to the United States Geological Survey, an earthquake was detected overnight in Georgia. The quake was located near Eton, which sits close to the Tennessee state line. The USGS reports it happened at 1:57 a.m. Thursday, was a magnitude 2.4...
Something Good: Florida State University School teacher 2025 Teacher of the Year Finalist
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A Florida State University School teacher is one of five finalists for Florida’s Teacher of the Year Award!. Samantha Nelson is a fifth-grade science teacher and an FSU grad. More good news:. She and the other four finalists also got $20,000. The gala is happening...
The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Thursday, July 25, 2024
City Commissioner Jack Porter and Leon County School Board candidate Jeremy Rogers recently announced their respective campaigns were endorsed by Equality Florida. Rogers’ opponent – current school board member Laurie Cox – has been an advocate for parental rights and has spoken against Equality Florida positions. Less...
Florida denies discrimination lawsuit against FAMU
Disputing that state policies are discriminatory and rooted in segregation, Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office has asked a federal appeals court to reject a potential class-action lawsuit about issues such as funding and programs at historically Black Florida A&M University. Lawyers in Moody’s office filed an 85-page brief last...
FSU Basketball fills out their roster with addition of Anastasios Rozakeas
Florida State men's basketball filled out their roster with their 13th scholarship addition on Wednesday, July 24th. Greek forward Anastasios Rozakeas, who is 6-foot-7, 225 pounds, was announced as signing a Grant in Aid to play basketball at Florida State next season. "Anastasios brings a very mature mindset to our...
Leon County Property Owners Will Pay $40 Million More in Property Taxes in FY2025
Based on market conditions as of January 1, 2024, Leon County property owners will pay approximately $40 million more in property taxes to seven different taxing authorities in FY2025 when compared to FY 2024. The tax increase is due to the increase in taxable property values in Leon County which increased approximately 10% from 2023 […]
Two Lucky Publix Shoppers Claim Over $50K Prize from Fantasy 5
Jacksonville, Florida – On Wednesday, two fortunate Publix customers scored more than $50,000 each by participating in Fantasy Five. As per the Florida Lottery, the lucky tickets were purchased at a Publix store in Jacksonville and Tampa during both the daytime and nighttime draws on Wednesday. A Hollywood shop...
Group sues over ‘misleading’ financial impact statement on abortion amendment
A lawsuit was filed Wednesday over a financial impact statement that will be included alongside Florida's abortion amendment, claiming that the statement is not only misleading, but that it was unlawfully revised.
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