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9+ hour, 28+ min ago (279+ words) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) " Neighbors with trimmers and generous hearts helped restore Linda Taylor's yard and a little bit of her freedom. In her Northwest Tallahassee neighborhood, the sound of lawnmowers and rakes means something much bigger than a cleanup for 65 year old Linda Taylor, it means relief. "I'm disabled. I've been disabled for about the last 15, 20 years or more, and I just got to depend on someone to help me do everything," Taylor said. Taylor lives with Sarcoidosis, a condition that affects her lungs. She's had seven knee surgeries and has severe arthritis in both knees. It's made even the simplest household chores nearly impossible, something that is hard for her daughter to see. "It really hurts me to see my mom down and out like that right there, because she was so energetic and so active," Taylor's daughter said....

21+ hour, 1+ min ago (343+ words) In just 30 days, the world's premier cross-country athletes will descend on Tallahassee as the World Athletics Cross Country Championships Tallahassee 26 (WXC Tallahassee 26) sees the global event return to the United States for the first time since 1992. More than 500 athletes from over 60 countries are set to compete on a redesigned course at Apalachee Regional Park " marking one of the most significant international sporting events the US will host in 2026. The world-class venue has been transformed specifically for this championship, featuring terrain inspired by Florida's natural landscape, including sand, water, mud and a signature "rollercoaster" element that will challenge even the sport's elite. "More than 15 years of dedication and preparation have led to this historic moment," said Kerri Post, executive director of the Leon County Division of Tourism. "Hosting the World Athletics Cross Country Championships is an extraordinary honour, and we are…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago (452+ words) Brieanna Smith serves as the neighborhood reporter for Northeast Tallahassee. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) " Celebrity dancers are putting their best foot forward as they prepare for The Legal Services of North Florida, Inc.s annual Dancing with the Stars Tallahassee competition and fundraiser Thursday. It takes precision, focus and balance to compete in the Dancing with the Stars Tallahassee competition." The bachata is a big turn from Keller Williams Realtor Carrie Leys normal style of dance and her professional life. "Im a belly dancer, which I started as an adult. I dance locally with a couple of troupes,"and I also do hula, so I really love performing," Ley said. " But the moment she learned about the competitions cause, her dedication was no question." "It's for a really good cause,"providing legal aid for people"who couldn't afford it otherwise," she…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago (261+ words) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) " In the span of just seven hours, the Tallahassee Fire Department responded to two major residential fires, marking the third and fourth such incidents this month. READ FULL PRESS RELEASE BELOW: TFD Responds to Two Residential Structure Fires: At approximately 1:26 a.m., the Tallahassee Fire Department (TFD) was dispatched to a reported structure fire on Apalachee Parkway. Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire showing from a two-story residential home. Crews made entry and located a fire in the second-story living room, bringing the flames under control within seconds and achieving full extinguishment within 15 minutes. A primary search confirmed all occupants were out of the residence. Firefighters rescued a cat during operations, and one tenant was transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation. The fire is believed to be accidental in nature. TFD was assisted on scene by Leon County…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago (93+ words) One Tallahassee church is rallying the community to support families in Jamaica who are still struggling after Hurricane Melissa. Tallahassee church helps families hit by Hurricane Melissa Two arrested in connection to string of mail thefts in Tallahassee, court records show "A caring community: Leon County school board member holds toy and coat drive for families in need What to know about Mondays public workshop in Wakulla County WCTV In the Kitchen: Making a Duck Fricassee with French finesse Part 2 WCTV In The Kitchen: Making a Duck Fricassee with French finesse...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago (510+ words) Maya Sargent serves as the neighborhood reporter for Northwest Tallahassee. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) " Tallahassee ALERT is raising community concerns about the TMH-FSU merger and taking them to the City Commission. One organization is pushing for more conversation about the TMH-FSU merger, and they're bringing the community along with them. Tallahassee ALERT said the goal is to get questions answered and to show the City Commission why the sale needs to be slowed down. The sale of TMH from the City to FSU back in the spotlight. In November, the NAACP and Tallahassee ALERT held a town hall that showed many neighbors still have many questions they want to get answered about the merger. "I'm not against it, but in its current format," said Tallahassee ALERT member Melanie Andrade. "I'm here to try to persuade commissioners to give this some more…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago (377+ words) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - After a decade apart, a Tallahassee family and their lost cat, Audrey, are finally reunited. Audrey's owner, Lisa Jackson, recalled the moment their family cat Audrey went missing in 2015. "She was an indoor kitty and once in a while she would dart out the front door, one day we realized we couldn't find her in the house," Jackson said. Jackson said they spent years searching for Audrey, calling local vets and scouring shelters, but they eventually lost hope. "It was really heartbreaking for her to be lost like that; it was hard for the family," she said. The tragedy was especially hard for Jackson's 15-year-old daughter at the time, Gabby Pessin. But then, 10 years later, Lisa got a phone call from a local rescue and another call from a microchip company with the most unbelievable news. "Leaving…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago (223+ words) Brieanna Smith serves as the neighborhood reporter for Northeast Tallahassee. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) " Tallahassee Fire Department's "Keep the Wreath Green" program returns for its 16th year to remind neighbors of fire safety this holiday season. The 50 green bulbs on this wreath in Dorothy B. Oven Park not only symbolizes the festiveness of the holidays. But a danger that becomes more common during this time"fire. Each light that turns red marks a residential fire that occurs in the area." Tallahassee Fire Department's "Keep the Wreath Green" program is back for its 16th year." During its first year in 2010, 41 bulbs were changed marking 41 fires. That decreased to only nine bulbs changed or nine fires in 2024." But Public Information Officer Todd Inserra says the risk becomes greater this season. "We see an uptick in structure fires around this time. The cold weather brings things like…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago (306+ words) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) " The Tallahassee Urban League hosts a free food distribution every Monday at 11 a.m., delivering fresh produce and pantry staples to Frenchtown residents facing limited supermarket access. Convenient grocery stores in Frenchtown are scarce, leaving many families with limited access to fresh food. I'm Lyric Sloan in Northwest Tallahassee, showing you how a weekly food distribution is bringing groceries back to the neighborhood. Every Monday, the Tallahassee Urban League flips its doors into a food distribution site. Pallets arrive from Second Harvest, volunteers set up stations, and from 11:00 a.m. until supplies runs out, neighbors come to pick up groceries at no cost. "I live in the area, so I grew up in Tallahassee. There were a lot of grocery stores in Frenchtown, and after all that closed, and it was very inconvenient for a lot of people in the area…...

6+ day, 12+ hour ago (98+ words) A Tallahassee man and woman are accused of stealing and selling multiple Amazon packages totaling over a thousand dollars, according to a probable cause affidavit. WATCH | Second suspect identified in stolen Amazon packages fraud scheme in Tallahassee FSU business professor discusses impacts of Netflix deal with Warner Bros Gov. Ron DeSantis proposes "AI Bill of Rights" amid growing consumer concern Multiple Amazon packages stolen in Tallahassee and sold in fraud scheme, court records show Tallahassee State College celebrates over 2K graduates in Thursday commencement ceremony Madison County opens fourth fire station on Thursday, aiming to improve services...