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Leon County deputies help stranded driver get his dog to vet appointment
just now (160+ words) by Fox 49 Staff BRADFORDVILLE, Fla. -- A routine traffic stop turned into a coordinated effort to help an elderly man and his dog after the man's vehicle became disabled in Leon County earlier today. Leon County Sheriff's Office deputies stopped to…...
DHS Secretary Mullin addresses how Trump is helping revitalize the US Coast Guard
16+ hour, 25+ min ago (133+ words) NEW YORK (TNND) " Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin traveled to New York City on Wednesday afternoon to speak about the United States Coast Guard and how the Trump administration is supporting the critical agency. Mullin highlighted how President Donald…...
FSU replaces longtime stadium announcer Woody Hayes in change of direction
9+ hour, 58+ min ago (397+ words) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida State football fans could soon hear a new voice inside Doak Campbell Stadium. FSU is replacing longtime public address announcer Woody Hayes after 17 seasons as the stadium voice of the Seminoles, Fox 49 News confirmed through a source…...
Florida school grades improve statewide as number of A-rated schools climbs
10+ hour, 31+ min ago (25+ words) wtwcfox Florida school grades improve statewide as number of A-rated schools climbs...
Tallahassee police promote 13 officers during department's bicentennial year
8+ hour, 40+ min ago (147+ words) by Fox 49 Staff TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- The Tallahassee Police Department marked its bicentennial year by promoting 13 members during a ceremony held July 1, 2026, elevating six officers to sergeant and seven to lieutenant. The department said the promotions recognize each member's professional accomplishments…...
Florida's early pro soccer teams helped fuel the sport's rise, experts say
10+ hour, 19+ min ago (423+ words) by Fox 49 Staff TALLAHASSEE, Fla -- As fans tune in to FIFA World Cup matches every day on FOX 49, soccer experts say the sport has become more popular than ever " and Florida has played a key role in helping it grow....
Could sewers help police fight crime? This new FDLE program says so.
10+ hour, 40+ min ago (484+ words) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. " A little-known provision tucked inside Florida's new state budget could give local law enforcement agencies a new tool in the fight against illegal drugs. The Legislature set aside $500, 000 for a new Florida Department of Law Enforcement grant program…...
De Santis appoints Richard Comerford as Florida Department of Corrections secretary
15+ hour, 57+ min ago (189+ words) by Fox 49 Staff Gov. Ron De Santis on Tuesday announced the appointment of Richard Comerford as secretary of the Florida Department of Corrections, tapping a longtime agency leader to oversee the nation's third-largest correctional system. "Richard Comerford has dedicated more…...
Historian says America's 250th is a chance to revisit the nation's founding story
17+ hour, 41+ min ago (441+ words) As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, historians say the milestone offers an opportunity not only to commemorate the nation's founding but also to better understand the people and events that shaped it. While many Americans associate Independence…...
De Santis unveils Florida's official Liberty Bell replica in Liberty County ahead of 250th
15+ hour, 3+ min ago (307+ words) by Fox 49 Staff LIBERTY COUNTY, Fla. -- Florida's official Liberty Bell replica now has a new home in Liberty County, where Gov. Ron De Santis unveiled the symbol as the state marks the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary. Secretary of State Cord Byrd…...