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Make change at dangerous crosswalk; try better idea at Miccosukee Greenway | Street Scene
On April 29, 2024, FSU sophomore Elizabeth Sims was killed crossing the street, in the crosswalk, "protected" by the Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB). This beacon flashes yellow. Street Scene has brought to the forefront before, and again says this extremely valuable lifesaving traffic control device must flash red. Safety: Parents, students advocate...
FSU makes major move towards gaining Big Ten invite
Conference realignment won't see any teams break away from the ACC anytime soon, with the August 15 deadline to announce intentions of leaving likely to come and go without action, but FSU clearly has plans to join the Big Ten. James Clark, the Provost and Executive Vice President of Florida...
‘Setting kids up for success’: The Shoes 4 School giveaway helps students start school on the right foot
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Back-to-school season is in full swing across the Big Bend, and several organizations, community groups and churches are ensuring local kids are set up for success this school year. The seventh Annual Shoes 4 School giveaway is scheduled for August 11 at 8 a.m. in the...
FAMU men's basketball names LeBrent Walker as first assistant under new coach Patrick Crarey
Florida A&M men's basketball adds a new face to the coaching staff with the addition of LeBrent Walker. "LeBrent is a young star in this business," said Head Coach Patrick Crarey II. "He can generate meaningful relationships with his players and co-workers. Having worked with one of the best coaches in the country, Will Wade, at LSU and then going to Arizona Compass Prep, a premier high school basketball program nationally, his experience working for and with...
Florida gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
State gas prices fell for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.30 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.44 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 1 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $2.81 on Dec. 18, 2023, and as...
Post reporters win statewide awards for sports coverage, addiction treatment investigation
Two Palm Beach Post staff writers have won awards from the Florida Society of News Editors for sports reporting and for an investigative project about addiction treatment centers published in 2023. Post columnist Tom D'Angelo won first place in the Sports category for stories that ranged from the thing Tiger Woods' son earned...
HOA Q&A: Can the size of the board of directors be changed?
Editor’s note: Attorneys at Goede, DeBoest & Cross respond to questions about Florida community association law. With offices in Naples, Fort Myers, Coral Gables and Boca Raton, the firm represents community associations throughout Florida and focuses on condominium and homeowner association law, real estate law, litigation, estate planning, and business law. Q: Is it possible to change the size of the Board from seven directors to five directors? --Naples ...
Medical marijuana biz booming on Nine Mile; adult use could take industry even higher
Another cannabis dispensary is opening on Nine Mile Road at the former home of Wingz2Go, marking the sixth dispensary on the major road. Curaleaf is the latest medical marijuana vendor to join Nine Mile Road, but they haven’t opened up just yet. Curaleaf has one operating store in Escambia County at 5090 N....
FSU IN PARIS: International students gather to watch Olympics opening ceremony
There are 26 current or former student-athletes are competing at the summer Olympics in Paris. Florida State students gathered at the Center for Global Engagement Friday to watch the opening ceremony.
‘Bravo Paris!’: Tallahassee couple attends Friday’s opening ceremonies
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A Tallahassee couple is in Paris for the Summer Games and attended Friday’s jaw-dropping opening ceremonies. Dave and Deborah Curry donned rain ponchos and watched the ceremonies from the banks of the River Seine. “I’ve seen a lot of Olympic Games moments in the last...
FAMU board of trustees proposes contract for selected interim president, Dr. Timothy Beard
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Florida A&M has published a proposed contract for the university’s selected interim president, Dr. Tim Beard. The contract sets Beard’s salary at $400,000. Former FAMU president, Dr. Larry Robinson, made $500,000 this past year in his role. According to the contract, Beard must submit...
Florida State looks for young talent to continue to grow on first day in pads
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Day three of fall camp brought out the pads for the Florida State football team, and three days in Mike Norvell was a happy head coach, he said he likes how this team continues to progress each day. Coach praised the competition he’s seen, now it’s...
Tallahassee who's who gathers for ceremony to name building after former mayor John Marks
Goodbye, Gemini Building. Hello, John Marks City of Tallahassee Innovation Center. A who's who of Tallahassee gathered Friday morning on North Adams Street to rename a city building for Marks, the longest-serving elected mayor of Tallahassee. ...
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