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HISTORICAL FACTS: Tallahassee | History Defined

In 1985, CNN founder Ted Turner bought thousands of acres in Florida; the former plantation became a major private wildlife landscape

Ted Turner’s homes were never simply places to live. The CNN founder built a remarkable property portfolio that stretched across vast ranches, wildlife landscapes and historic plantations covering roughly 2 million acres. Among the most interesting was ‘Avalon,’ a former cotton plantation near Tallahassee, Florida, that Turner bought in 1985…

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A Florida couple bought a 45-acre swamp to save it from development; 15 years later, 275 wood storks were nesting there in a thriving wildlife haven

A Florida couple purchased a cypress swamp to protect its wildlife habitat. They actively managed the land, creating a thriving sanctuary for many species. Their efforts established a significant wood stork rookery, which is now a protected area. This private conservation initiative highlights the importance of private landowners in habitat…

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A Florida couple bought a 45-acre swamp to protect it from development; 15 years later, 275 wood storks were nesting there in a thriving ecosystem filled with wildlife

A Florida couple made an unusual decision more than a decade ago when they bought a 45-acre cypress swamp beside their home in Tallahassee, Florida, rather than allowing the land to be cleared or developed. Jim Stevenson and Tara Tanaka purchased the swamp in 2007 after recognising its importance as…

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Florida city issues 44,000 school zone speeding tickets in less than one year

Drivers going more than 10 miles per hour over the speed limit around Tallahassee schools were issued tickets using cameras

The Independent UK

Red Lobster Tallahassee Closure: Why Is Resto Officially Closing Its Longest Continuously Running Location After 56 Years?

Red Lobster is closing its longest‑running restaurant in Tallahassee, Florida, after 56 years, citing location‑specific business pressures despite the site's historic role in the chain.

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Red Lobster Tallahassee closure: Is America’s oldest Red Lobster shutting down forever? Tallahassee’s iconic 56-year restaurant closes May 24 — final chance for Cheddar Bay Biscuits

Red Lobster restaurant 2026 closing list near me: After 56 years of service, Red Lobster's longest-running U.S. location shuts its doors this Sunday. The iconic North Monroe Street restaurant in Tallahassee, Florida, will officially stop operations on May 24.

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DeSantis Looks to Join Trump Administration as AG, Supreme Court Justice or Secretary of Defense - REPORT

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is positioning himself for a possible move into President Donald Trump's orbit after he leaves Tallahassee, with attorney general and even a future seat on the U.S. Supreme Court now part of the private conversation around his political future.

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Powerball numbers from last night: April 15 US lottery results revealed

The numbers from Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing were 13, 21, 27, 43 and 45 with Powerball 26 and Power Play multiplier of 5. The Powerball had an estimated jackpot of $58 million and a cash value of $26.4 million. Winners can choose between annual payments over 30 years, with a…

The Independent UK

US Powerball results: Winning numbers from Saturday night’s drawing

The numbers drawn in Saturday night’s Powerball were: 11, 42, 43, 59 and 61, with Powerball 25 and Power Play multiplier of 4. The Powerball had an estimated jackpot of $168 million and a cash value of $75.4 million. Winners can choose between annual payments over 30 years, with a…

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Florida hospital sues to evict a patient who won't leave room 5 months after discharge

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare has sued a patient who refuses to leave a hospital room, even though doctors discharged her more than five months ago

The Independent UK

Florida State Softball Player Takes Softest Hit-By-Pitch of the Year, Guaranteed

Florida State softball swept Syracuse over the weekend in Tallahassee, when freshman FSU catcher Anna Hinde was hit by a pitch in a way you've never seen before.

Sports Illustrated

Ghislaine Maxwell Prison Update: Why Former Inmates Claim The Socialite Was 'Hated' By Staff

Former FCI Tallahassee inmates paint Ghislaine Maxwell as entitled and despised by staff during her three-year stint there, from queue-jumping to endless complaints. These fresh accounts reveal the raw prison clashes that defined her time before a transfer to Texas.

International Business Times UK

The “Property Tax Elephant”: 4 Florida Proposals That Could Slash Your Bill in 2026

If you have looked at your escrow statement recently, you know the sinking feeling in your gut. Florida homeowners are currently trapped in a financial pincer move: insurance premiums are skyrocketing, and property tax assessments are catching up to inflated home values. While Tallahassee can’t control the hurricanes, they can…

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Major cold front hits Midwest and East Coast, parts of Florida could even see snow

A blast of winter weather is set to bring snowfall and subfreezing wind chills across the Midwest and East Coast as well as near freezing temperatures in parts of the South, including in normally warm Florida

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GOP Rep. Neal Dunn won’t seek reelection to North Florida district

Republican Rep. Neal Dunn announced Tuesday that he would not seek a sixth term, opening up a North Florida seat based in Tallahassee.

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World Athletics Cross Country Championships TV channel, start time and how to watch

Everything you need to know as the world’s best head to Tallahassee

The Independent UK

Plan to sell golf course built on slaves' graves sparks outrage in Florida's capital city

A proposal to sell a city-owned golf course built on top of the burial grounds for enslaved people is sparking public outcry in Tallahassee

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Fewer international students are coming to the US, costing universities and communities that benefit from these visitors

American college campuses from Tucson to Tallahassee are buzzing with the familiar routine of students getting settled in classes and dorms.

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Juror Breaks Silence After Grandma’s Court Meltdown Over Plot To End Ex-Son-In-Law’s Life Goes Viral

"She seems more angry than sad."

International Business Times UK

Donna Adelson Guilty of First-Degree Murder of Daniel Markel — Is Her Daughter, Wendi, Next?

Florida matriarch Donna Adelson is convicted of orchestrating the murder-for-hire of law professor Daniel Markel amid a custody battle; daughter Wendi remains uncharged, but scrutiny persists over her potential involvement.

The Independent UK

Jury begins deliberations in trial of Florida matriarch charged in her ex-son-in-law's death

Jurors in Florida have begun deliberating in the murder trial of a 75-year-old woman accused of being the mastermind behind the plot in which a hired hit man shot her former son-in-law in the head in his Tallahassee garage

The Independent UK

Florida State linebacker in ‘critical but stable’ condition after being shot

Ethan Pritchard, a freshman from Sanford, is in intensive care at a Tallahassee-area hospital

Sports Illustrated

College Football Week 1 Takeaways: This Isn't Saban's Crimson Tide

Ohio State held serve at home in the game of the day, but the story of the day came from Tallahassee.

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Meet Donald Trump the visionary: White House’s Rose Garden now looks like ‘Versailles had a baby with a flea market in Tallahassee’

Trump said it was going to be "beautiful" - not the first promise he broke.

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32 Fascinating Photos Of Women In Florida Breaking Barriers In The 1970s

Women in the ‘70s made groundbreaking efforts in bringing about societal change. We’ve collected 33 photos that depict how they lived during that era of change.

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