Tallahassee is Florida’s state capital, home to the Legislature and 60,000+ residents, known for government work, a growing tech scene, and proximity to Florida State University.
Grand jury findings reveal misused funds in the Hope Florida case, with no charges found. Officials say funds were diverted to political activities and a marijuana ballot measure was affected. Officials defend the process and call for reforms.
A Connecticut family combines two households into one larger home, renovating a private studio to create a shared living space. They sold a Florida home for profit and financed a renovation to accommodate a multi-generational household in a commuter-friendly area near LaGuardia, balancing mortgage costs with a previous rental.
Isaias has strengthened into a major hurricane and is approaching the US Gulf Coast. States of emergency have been declared in Florida, Alabama and Mississippi. The storm is expected to bring life-threatening storm surge, strong winds and heavy rain, with power outages anticipated inland as it moves toward landfall late Friday and into the weekend.
Florida Governor has withdrawn a death warrant for William Lee Thompson, 74, who was scheduled for execution, while another inmate, James Robertson, is set to be executed. The move comes amid ongoing debate over death penalty practices in the state and follows a botched Tennessee execution where Christa Pike survived lethal injections.
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that Florida’s 2024 law restricting minors’ social-media use is likely constitutional in a content-neutral format. The ruling overturns an injunction issued in 2025 and sends the case back to federal court in Tallahassee for further proceedings.
Twelve people have been injured in a shooting near Florida A&M University in Tallahassee during homecoming weekend. Authorities say the victims include six adults and six juveniles, with at least three in serious condition. Initial investigations indicate a fight preceded the gunfire, and police are seeking information from the public.