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$5.5 million plan proposed to improve sidewalks in downtown Tallahassee
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Multi-million dollar investments could be coming to downtown Tallahassee. The Monroe Street enhancement project is up for consideration, and if the plan gets approved some significant changes could be coming to Monroe Street between Jefferson and Call Streets. “I’m a little worried about the logistics of...
Families face food insecurity in Republican-led states that turned down federal aid this summer
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Crystal Ripolio had tears in her eyes as she walked the produce line at the Good News Outreach food bank in Tallahassee. It was the bags of ripe peaches that did her in. “We don’t have anything in our fridge,” Ripolio said. Ripolio...
City of Tallahassee enters phase four of FAMU Way road improvements
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The City of Tallahassee is working on improvements to FAMU Way as they enter phase four of their roadway project. In this phase, a roundabout will replace the traffic light at South Adams Street and expand the sidewalk. More Tallahassee news:. They hosted an open house...
State Botanical Garden at UGA receives $1.6 million grant for seed network
ATHENS -- The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia recently received $1.6 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to create a native seed network for restoration projects in Georgia. During a visit to the State Botanical Garden in April,...
2-month-old child believed to be in ‘extreme danger’ found, Amber Alert canceled
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. (Atlanta News First/Gray News) - The Amber Alert for a 2-month-old baby who was believed to be in “extreme danger” has been canceled. Authorities said Reya Clark was found safe on Thursday. The suspect, 22-year-old Randy Bernard Clark, is in custody. Copyright 2024 WANF via...
Send WALB your student’s back-to-school photos!
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - As school begins for several South Georgia schools, WALB is looking to highlight students as they head back to school for the 2024-2025 school year. Send us your student’s photos below for a chance the appear on newscasts on WALB News 10!. And for information...
Having Trouble Sleeping? Blame The Heat
Heatwaves can wreck your sleep. This summer, millions of Americans faced dangerously high temperatures, with Georgia hit particularly hard. Beyond the obvious risks like heat exhaustion and dehydration, these soaring temperatures have wreaked havoc on sleep quality. A survey by Amerisleep found that the relentless heat significantly disrupted sleep patterns....
Police arrest 71-year-old man following series of bank robberies in Georgia
DUNWOODY, Ga. — Above video: Your Wednesday headlines. An elderly man is facing charges following a series of bank robberies in Georgia. According to the Dunwoody Police Department, Sharke Fernando Bankston, 71, was taken into custody Tuesday after officers responded to a report of a robbery in progress at a Synovus Bank.
21-Year Old Georgia Man Catches Record Breaking 27 Pound Fish
James W. Thompson, 21, from St. Simons Island, has set a new state record for almaco jack (Seriola rivoliana). On Sunday, July 28, Thompson caught a remarkable 27-pound, 8-ounce almaco jack offshore near Navy Tower R4. This catch surpasses the previous record of 23 pounds, 15.04 ounces, established by Jason H. Rich of McRae-Helena in May.
Stacey Abrams returns to Georgia to back Kamala Harris
Former Georgia political candidate and Democratic darling Stacey Abrams is returning to the state Tuesday evening to campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris. Abrams, who lost races in 2018 and 2022 to Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA), will join Harris at 7 p.m. Eastern time along with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, Sens. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and […]
Arrest Reports, July 25- July 29
Decatur County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Henry James Graham, Probation Violation o/c Aggravated Assault- Family Violence (no bond reported) Tavar Bernard Shaikha, Probation Violation o/c Theft by Taking, Probation Violation o/c Possession of Methamphetamine (no bond reported) Chelsea Michelle Cloud, Simple Battery- Family Violence (no bond reported) Taylor Lewis Jones, Fugitive from Justice- St. Lucie SO […] The post Arrest Reports, July 25- July 29 appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.