TALLAHASSEE

Nov 23 2025OPINION

Why Patient Care Should Be the Priority at TMH

Tallahassee Memorial Hospital (TMH) has been in the spotlight lately, but not for the reasons that matter most. Instead of focusing on what truly counts—patient care—the conversation has been hijacked by debates about hospital governance and local control. This shift in focus is a problem. Dr. James Killius recently wrote about TMH's commitment to the community, but...

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Oct 26 2025EDUCATION

Remembering the Past, Educating the Future: Tallahassee's Annual Holocaust Remembrance Dinner

In Tallahassee, a significant event is happening on October 28th. It's not just any dinner. It's the 14th Annual Remembrance Dinner. This event is hosted by the Holocaust Education Resource Council, or HERC for short. They are a group that works hard to teach people about the Holocaust and promote understanding. The dinner is a big deal. It's a night to honor those ...

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Oct 25 2025EDUCATION

Exploring Careers: Tallahassee's Expo Connects Jobs and People

The recent Worlds of Work Career Expo in North Florida brought together students and employers in a unique way. This year, the event was open to the public, not just high schoolers. John Trombetta from Terracon, an engineering firm, was surprised by the quality of the students and the interest from the community. He even interviewed some people with advanced degrees ...

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Jun 14 2025POLITICS

Unrest in the Streets: A Day of Defiance

The country saw a surge of public dissent on a Saturday in mid-June 2025. Thousands of people took to parks and public squares. They were not there for a picnic or a concert. No, they were there to make their voices heard. This was not a spontaneous outburst. It was a planned event. The "No Kings" rallies were set up in nearly 2, 000 spots across the nation. From big...

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Apr 22 2025CRIME

Campus Safety Under Scrutiny After Florida State Shooting

On a sunny day in Tallahassee, Florida State University students were preparing for their last classes before graduation. The day took a dark turn when a gunman started shooting on campus. Students like Meghan Bannister and Sarah Walker had practiced active shooter drills since they were young. They knew exactly what to do when they heard the shots. They barricad...

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Apr 19 2025SPORTS

A Legend Steps Back: Lee Corso's Last College Football Season

College football fans are gearing up for a bittersweet season. Lee Corso, the beloved figure from "College GameDay, " is hanging up his headgear after this year. He is 89 years old. He is not online, so he asked a friend to share his thanks to fans. Kirk Herbstreit, his long-time colleague, took to Twitter to relay Corso's gratitude for the outpouring of love and we...

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Apr 18 2025CRIME

Deadly Shooting at Florida University: A Son's Dark Turn

A grim event unfolded at Florida State University in Tallahassee. The peaceful campus was shattered when a 20-year-old student, Phoenix Ikner, opened fire near the Student Union. The incident resulted in two deaths and six injuries. Ikner, a student at the university, was shot by responding officers and is now in custody. He suffered non-life-threatening injuries. T...

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Apr 11 2025CRIME

A Sudden Descent in Boca Raton

A tragic incident occurred in Boca Raton, Florida, on a Friday morning. A small plane met with a fatal accident, resulting in the loss of three lives. The aircraft, a Cessna 310R, had taken off from Boca Raton Airport with the intention of reaching Tallahassee International Airport. Unfortunately, it crashed just a short while later. The plane was airborne for less ...

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Jan 26 2025WEATHER

Florida's Beaches See Snow, Alaska Gets a Break

In a surprising turn of events, Florida's beaches have been covered with snow while Alaska's usually snowy wilderness takes a break from winter. This week, Pensacola saw a rare snowfall of 8. 9 inches, a sight not typically seen in the Sunshine State. Meanwhile, Juneau in Alaska has only received 8. 1 inches of snow so far this January, which is unusual for a city th...

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Jan 23 2025WEATHER

Florida's Surprise Snow: What's Going On?

Florida, land of sunshine and warmth, is getting a chilly surprise. While the state is famous for its heat and humidity, it's experiencing something quite unusual: snow. You read that right! Snow in the Sunshine State. This isn't the first time it's happened, but it's still pretty rare. The last time it snowed was in 2022, but that was in the northern part. This time...

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