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Drilling near the Apalachicola River: Is it legal? A judge will decide after a hearing this week.
Opponents to exploratory oil drilling near the Apalachicola River are calling on officials to scrap the proposal, as an administrative court hearing…
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Valerie Crowder
Newly released police interviews in Wakulla 'doxxing' case reveal more about the investigation
The Wakulla County Sheriff's Office has released videos of police interviews with County Commissioner Mike Kemp, local resident Becky Whaley and…
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Valerie Crowder

November 2024

August 2024

Tallahassee Film Festival will feature 'Welcome to Jay' and other films from the Panhandle
The festival will show more than 50 films in and around downtown Tallahassee this Labor Day weekend.
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Valerie Crowder
Two million Florida voters are being disenfranchised by write-in, 'ghost candidates'
A loophole in the state constitution allows write-in candidates to close primary elections that would've otherwise been open, shutting out voters across…
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Valerie Crowder
How to vote in the August primary elections
Early voting is happening this weekend through next Saturday in every county in Florida. Here's what voters should know before casting a ballot.
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Valerie Crowder

July 2024

Meet the candidates: Leon County School Board races give voters choices
Both school board races that are up for election this year each have two candidates on the ballot. Learn more about each candidate's experience, issues…
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Valerie Crowder
Meet the candidates: Leon County voters have choices for school district superintendent
Three candidates are running for superintendent of schools in Leon County. Learn about their experience, issues and motivation to seek office.
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Valerie Crowder

June 2024

Sen. Corey Simon campaigns against potential drilling threat, but it's unclear how he plans to fight it
Republican state Sen. Corey Simon recently met with Franklin County residents at a campaign fundraiser, where he spoke about the possibility of…
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Valerie Crowder
Meet the candidates: Tallahassee voters have choices for City Commission
Multiple candidates are running for two City Commission seats up for election this year. Learn more about each candidate's issues and experience.
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Valerie Crowder
Tallahassee incumbent gets unfavorable response from conservatives at forum
Mayor Pro Tem Curtis Richardson received criticism for supporting property tax increases and executive city employee pay raises at the Capital…
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Valerie Crowder
'First Friday' turnout signals hope for art district's future, as recovery continues
Railroad Square Art District's monthly festival drew a crowd about a month after two tornadoes swept through the area. Uncertainty about the district's…
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