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Tallahassee police are investigating a homicide on West Tharpe Street amid ongoing safety concerns in the area. Florida teachers’ unions and parents are suing the state over a proposed universal voucher program, sparking debates on education equity.

Tallahassee's Tallahassee High School water polo team completed its first season, while the Tallahassee 100 Women Who Care reached a $600,000 fundraising goal. State lawmakers return to Tallahassee to tackle the delayed budget, focusing on education and infrastructure.

Tallahassee law enforcement has identified the victim in a deadly shooting outside a downtown pub, raising new concerns about public safety. A separate case involves a lawsuit alleging ChatGPT and a Florida State University shooter were improperly bonded, sparking debates over accountability in digital and firearm crimes.

Tallahassee's Railroad Square and FSU’s circus have fully recovered two years after tornadoes, revitalizing downtown with regular events, while the family of an FSU shooting victim prepares to file a lawsuit. State workers await a decision on pending pay raises, and FAMU Softball fans can watch the team at Bragg Memorial Stadium tonight.

Tallahassee police are investigating a homicide at Pockets Pool and Pub on Sharer Road following a critical crash that left a driver seriously injured in north Tallahassee. Local officials are also discussing Florida’s new anti-DEI law and community efforts to promote public health through the annual Press the Chest CPR event.

Tallahassee police are investigating a fatal shooting outside a local pub following a man's death overnight, while Florida lawmakers prepare for a special session to finalize the state budget. Florida A&M University will host a funeral service for its former interim president, and a Mother’s Day garden market will bring families together this weekend.

Tallahassee's tech sector faces new regulations as Governor Ron DeSantis signs data center laws, while a new planned community near Mahan Drive aims to boost housing and jobs. The city also celebrates cultural unity through murals and hosts its annual Town Hall event focusing on education and sustainability.

Tallahassee — Ted Turner, founder of CNN, has died in his Jefferson County home, leaving a legacy of media innovation. A court ordered an emergency C-section despite a mother’s objections, raising questions about medical ethics. Duke Energy Florida will refund $90.5 million to storm-affected customers.

Tallahassee's City Council meets this week to tackle state budget issues and education funding amid a lawsuit over school district allocations. The Historic Capitol Museum launches a new exhibit celebrating George Washington's 1776 Delaware crossing, while a local boutique raises funds for mental health through scented candle sales.

Tallahassee saw two serious crashes on Leon County Road and Capital Circle SE, injuring multiple drivers and causing traffic delays. A Cold War-era bomb shelter under the governor’s mansion remains sealed, sparking preservation discussions among local historians. Gas prices in the region have dipped slightly over the past week.