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Escaped Decatur Co. inmate back in custody

Authorities say Fore escaped from a work detail around 9:15 a.m. on Thursday.
Photo of escaped inmate Aaron Fore

Education

Michelangelo's 'David' sculpture
Classical School’s license for curriculum revoked following “David” statue spectacle

State Legislature

'March for Our Lives' rally outside the Florida Capitol
Florida Senate passes bill allowing concealed carry without a permit

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He was last seen in St. Petersburg.
AMBER alert issued for St. Pete child, child’s mother found dead

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News

Florida Senate unanimously passes bill decriminalizing fentanyl test strips

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Mike Rogers
A bill that would decriminalize test strips for fentanyl as part of the state’s ongoing effort to combat the opioid epidemic was unanimously approved in the Senate.

News

“I’d hate to get killed on my birthday”: Inside the lockdown at Madison County High School

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Madison Glaser and Chasity Maynard
A student at Madison County High School was found with a handgun Thursday morning, according to Madison County Sheriff David Harper.

National

Donald Trump indicted; expected to surrender next week

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and MICHAEL R. SISAK, ERIC TUCKER and COLLEEN LONG Associated Press
Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury, prosecutors and defense lawyers said Thursday, making him the first former U.S. president to face a criminal charge and jolting his bid to retake the White House next year.

State Legislature

Senate passes major death penalty change

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Jim Saunders
The issue emerged after the Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz was sentenced to life in prison.

Tell Me Something Good

Something Good - Students make milkshakes

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By WCTV Staff
The Swift Creek Middle School culinary class crafted milkshakes today.

Forecast

Mike’s First Alert Forecast - Thursday, March 30

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By WCTV First Alert Weather Team
Rain chances return on Saturday after a warm end to the work week.
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Madison County High School student found with gun on campus
Madison County High School student found with gun on campus

Forecast

Rain chances return on Saturday after a warm end to the work week.
Mike's First Alert Forecast - Thursday, March 30

Forecast

After a dry end to the work week, rain chances return for the weekend.
Rob's First Alert Forecast - Thursday, March 30
‘I’m adopted too’: Two groups coming together to raise adoption awareness

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“Suspicious” body found off Apalachee Pkwy

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Madison Glaser and Chasity Maynard
A passerby spotted a body on April Road off Apalachee Parkway early Thursday morning, according to Angela Green, the Leon County Sheriff’s Office public information officer.

South Georgia

Murder conviction reached in 2021 Valdosta shooting case

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 9:33 PM EDT
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By Mackenzie Petrie
During the trial, Mitchell’s attorney never called a single witness, nor did he make any objections. The assistant district attorney called the murder "senseless" and "cold-blooded."

Forecast

Rob’s First Alert Forecast - Thursday, March 30

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By WCTV First Alert Weather Team
After a dry end to the work week, rain chances return for the weekend.

South Georgia

Car crash kills former Thomas Co. Central band director, community remembers his impact

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 9:59 PM EDT
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By Anthony Bordanaro
Michial Mayhall was 70 years old.

National

Minnesota train derailment, ethanol fire renew safety fears

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
This latest derailment in Raymond, Minnesota, happened as the nation has been increasingly focused on railroad safety.

Community

Annual Florida State Bluegrass Festival and Chili cook-off gets underway this weekend

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Ryan Kaufman
The event will feature Grammy-winning artist Rhonda Vincent.

South Georgia

Colquitt County introduces new app for emergency alerts

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 8:23 PM EDT
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By Fallon Howard
So far, they have about 200 people signed up, but they need more.

State Legislature

Protests continue as Florida Senate prepares to vote on six-week abortion ban

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 8:44 PM EDT
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By Savannah Kelley
Senate Bill 300 does provide exceptions for rape or incest and to protect the life of the mother. But Democrats argue the bill makes it difficult for women who fall into these categories to qualify.

News

‘I’m adopted too’: Two groups come together to raise adoption awareness

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 9:33 PM EDT
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By Madison Glaser
Roughly three-dozen children in ‘our area’ are without a permanent home right now and many are hoping to find a family before they age out of the system and have to face the world alone.

News

Leon County Schools moves forward with proposed changes to sex education

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 10:11 PM EDT
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By Mike Rogers
The Leon County School Board will vote in April on changing the school district's sex education curriculum.

News

Search continues for missing man with dementia in Gadsden County

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 10:17 PM EDT
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By Chasity Maynard and Staci Inez
Jordan is a black man and approximately 6′0. He weighs about 180 to 190 pounds and was last seen wearing blue jeans, a black shirt and black slide shoes.

National

Victims of Nashville school shooting honored in somber vigil

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 10:05 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press and TRAVIS LOLLER, KIMBERLEE KRUESI and DENISE LAVOIE Associated Press
Hundreds of people have gathered at a candlelight vigil to mourn the three children and three adults slain in a school shooting in Nashville.

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Something Good - Two Florida teams make it to the Final Four

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 10:30 PM EDT
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By WCTV Staff
Two of the teams in the Final Four are making their way today from the Sunshine State to Houston to play for the National Championship.

Local

City Walk resumes overnight residence operations amid battle over fire code violation

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 10:46 PM EDT
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By WCTV Staff and Mike Rogers
Just a day after City Walk Urban Shelter residents were told they couldn’t be housed overnight, the organization learned that the order will be paused, at least until a court date in April.

Big Bend

FCSO fish fry fundraiser to benefit department’s Charity Fund

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 10:24 AM EDT
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By Ryan Kaufman
The funds raised will stay in Franklin County and help community members who need it the most.

Crime

Man guilty of “executing” Rickards High student on victim’s 18th birthday

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 5:01 PM EDT
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By Katie Kaplan and Raghad Hamad
A Quincy man, who was 17 years old at the time of the murder, was found guilty of shooting a friend in Tallahassee on the victim’s 18th birthday.

News

New documentary explores the disappearance of the Apalachicola wild oyster

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 4:42 PM EDT
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By Jacob Murphey
A new documentary explores the downfall of the Apalachicola wild oyster.

News

FSU hosts 2nd annual Emmett Till Archives lecture series

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 8:51 AM EDT
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By Jacob Murphey
FSU hosted its 2nd annual Emmett Till Archives lecture series Tuesday night.

Forecast

Mike’s First Alert Forecast – Wednesday, March 29

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 7:58 PM EDT
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By Mike McCall
Chief Meteorologist Mike McCall has the forecast for Wednesday, March 29.

News

41-year-old elephant moving from Puerto Rico to Refuge North America in South Georgia

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 2:59 PM EDT
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By Raghad Hamad
After battling for the past five years to rescue an elephant from a zoo in Puerto Rico, Refuge North America finally succeeded.

Tell Me Something Good

Something Good - Children’s Week at Florida Capitol

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 10:15 PM EDT
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By WCTV Staff
Today we’re highlighting Children’s Week at the state capitol.

Local

Fire marshal orders City Walk Urban Mission to stop residence operations

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 11:00 PM EDT
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By Sam Thomas
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