Sadly, Matt Meinrod passed away on October 26 at the age of 42. His contributions to the sport and his passion for fitness touched many lives, and friends, fans, and fellow athletes will deeply miss him. Matt Meinrod was a familiar name in the bodybuilding scene. Over the years, he...

A house on Dover Street caught fire Thursday afternoon, according to the Tallahassee Fire Department. The incident unfolded around 2 p.m. after firefighters responded to a structure fire on Dover Street, where the fire department said they found heavy smoke and flames coming from a single-story home. Keaton Beach destruction...

Florida State can't keep going on with how things are under Mike Norvell.

It hasn't been the season Mike Norvell anticipated at Florida State. One season after winning the ACC and being a team that should have made the College Football Playoff, the Seminoles are 1-7 and have lost four straight.They also have the nation's second-to-worst offense, averaging just 14.9 points per game. Much of that has been the involvement of young quarterbacks in the FSU offense. DJ Uiagalelei was a failure of a transfer, but he also broke a finger on his throwing hand. Redshirt freshman Brock Glenn and true freshman Luke Kromenhoek have gotten some run in Uiagalelei's stead, but the results haven't been...

Tallahassee, Florida – In a turn of near-millions fate, Megan Chora of Largo, Florida, saw her dreams brush against a massive Mega Millions jackpot, only to fall just one number short. After winning $4 million in the June 11 Mega Millions draw, 40-year-old Florida resident Choma today visited the Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee to claim her big second-tier reward. Her ticket barely missed the gold Mega Ball, the difference between her award and the $30 million jackpot even though it hit all five of the white ball numbers.

It's an additional sweet treat to coincide with FAMU’s Homecoming weekend: The hearts and hands behind the authentic Southern desserts of TC Bakery are opening another location in Tallahassee. The second bakery has a soft opening from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday at 2245 S. Monroe St., according to an announcement from Jennifer Young,...

TALLAHASSEE — Florida State head coach Mike Norvell was displeased with the execution from the offense during Wednesday's practice and preparation for North Carolina. The coach spoke to reporters after the morning session, citing good energy from the defense while being underwhelmed by what a short-handed offense did with its opportunities.

Red and yellow caution tape lines the sidewalk in front of the abandoned Warehouse on Gaines St. as the building saw its final days at last.  Once the vibrant home to nights filled with pool, live music, dramatic performances, literary readings and unforgettable Halloween gatherings, it will soon become a nine-story mixed use...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A top Leon County democrat is addressing newly surfaced bodycam footage that appears to show him intoxicated in a car, and a Tallahassee police officer letting him leave without an arrest or citation, in 2022. The video was first released by self-described “center right” outlet The...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The Frenchtown Neighborhood Improvement Association’s (FNIA) Heritage Hub has a new name. It was re-named Wednesday to the James A. Bellamy Heritage Hub in honor of their long-time executive director. The hub is a “local food support system designed to diversify Tallahassee’s economy and offers programs that help level the barriers to entrepreneurial entry,” according to the FNIA website.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The average high in Tallahassee for October 30 is 77º, but we are tracking mid-80s across the region. We are tracking calm weather across the Big Bend and South Georgia for Tuesday night. Low temperatures bottom out in the mid-60s under a mostly clear sky.

Highlighting one of the top achievements for a high school football player, senior Chase Loftin has committed to play Division-1 football at Florida State University. Loftin, a six-foot-six tight end, decided to join the Patriots at the beginning of the year after having played for Elkhorn North High School. At Elkhorn North, he caught 11 touchdown passes and had 1017 yards over two seasons. These accolades made him the number two-ranked player in Nebraska and a top 30-ranked tight end in the nation.

Tallahassee, FL – Patchy fog blankets parts of Tallahassee this Wednesday morning, impacting visibility for early commuters. Drivers are advised to proceed with caution, particularly on routes with low visibility. Highs are expected to reach the mid-80s as skies clear for a mostly sunny afternoon. According to the National...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Today’s something good comes from the Suwannee Bulldogs swim team who are all about making waves in the best way!. The team held a 24 hour swim-a-thon to help raise money for a local elementary school student battling cancer. The team’s senior captain was inspired...

Let's just call it a mixed reaction for these new uniforms

Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com In a significant act of kindness and giving back, Ashley Furniture made a considerable donation to the Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranch (FSYR) by delivering 51 twin pillow top mattresses with all the amenities, including gel pillows, comforters, sheets. This was made possible by a recent chance encounter between a staff member and a FSYR alumni. According to Arnetta Jacobs, Program Director for the FSYR, she had been browsing at the Ashley store in Tallahassee when she encountered former youth ranch alumni Cole Carritz, who resided at the ranch several years ago. Carritz is now employed with the furniture retailer. “He asked me if there was.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - October is coming to a close, but our temperatures are stuck in September at the moment. Highs in the 80s, lows in the 60s for the next several days. Besides a stray shower here and there, the dry streak continues as well. We continue to monitor...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Rain chances stay on the lower side to end the month. Meteorologist Cameron Aaron has an update on our local forecast plus a look at the tropics. You can watch First Alert Daily in the video player above. For more on your First Alert forecast, click...

Winning a state championship is circled on everyone’s list of goals before a season starts. High school volleyball teams in Florida were three wins away from doing that Tuesday night, a win would put them in the state semifinals.

Mario Cristobal takes a big shot at Florida, Florida State in news conference