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June 18, 2013
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Gov urges action on gaming before Gretna slots goes to vote Tallahassee, FL (2011-12-22) Gov. Rick Scott wants the Florida Legislature to make the state gambling laws more clear. James Call reports, Scott says he doesn't believe lawmakers had barrel racing in mind when they passed laws regulating pari-mutuels.
FAMU drum major death ruled a homicide Tallahassee, FL (2011-12-16) The hazing death of a Florida A&M University band member has been ruled a homicide. Lynn Hatter reports, Medical examiners say Robert Champion died of internal bleeding from blunt force trauma.
BOG calls for investigation into FAMU's hazing policies Tallahassee, FL (2011-11-30) The Florida Board of Governors is asking University system Chancellor Frank Brogan to investigate charges by the former Florida A&M University band director that he received little support in his efforts to stop hazing. Lynn Hatter reports the board's request is the latest in the fallout from the hazing-related death of one of the band's drum majors.
Leon County Sheriff Campbell joins forces with TPD to catch thief Tallahassee, FL (2011-11-03) Leon County Sheriff Larry Campbell was doing some street level crime fighting Wednesday. Tom Flanigan reports, the sheriff wound up detaining a theft suspect until Tallahassee Police could get to the scene.
Ordinance may play a role in decrease of internet cafes in Leon County Tallahassee, FL (2011-11-03) The number of Internet cafes in Leon County is not half of what it was just five months ago. Tom Flanigan reports county officials are crediting an ordinance that requires the cafes to have county permits.
Many job applicants stop by at TCC Job Fair Tallahassee, FL (2011-11-02) Hundreds of eager job seekers packed the Tallahassee Community College Student Union ballroom Wednesday. Tom Flanigan reports there were also dozens of area businesses and organizations looking to hire.
FSU dance marathon helps kids in Leon and Gadsden counties Tallahassee, FL (2011-11-01) Capital area children's health programs are getting a big shot in the arm from the most recent Florida State University Dance Marathon. Tom Flanigan reports the big check presentation happened Tuesday at the FSU College of Medicine.
TPD say alcohol had a role in fatal crash over the weekend Tallahassee, FL (2011-11-01) Tallahassee Police say alcohol was a factor in this weekend's fatal crash on West Tharpe Street. Tom Flanigan reports one of the drivers in the two-car collision had a blood alcohol level three times the legal limit.
Many turn up for Halloween Chili Cook-Off for Charity Tallahassee, FL (2011-10-31) There was a chili contest for good causes in Tallahassee on Halloween. Tom Flanigan reports the yearly happening attracted lots of hungry samplers.
TPD arrest four in suspicious death of taxi driver Tallahassee, FL (2011-10-31) Tallahassee Police have arrested four people who are suspected of killing a yellow cab taxi driver over the weekend. Sascha Cordner has more.
Local groups support education, character and dropout prevention Tallahassee, FL (2011-10-21) Many of the Capital Region's public schools are among the best in Florida. Still, too many area young people are dropping out. Tom Flanigan reports on a local organization that's using some unique methods to keep kids in school.
Magazine ranks Tallahassee as dangerous place to live; TPD Chief unhappy Tallahassee, FL (2011-10-05) Forbes Magazine has ranked Tallahassee among the top ten as one of America's most dangerous cities to live in. But, as Sascha Cordner reports, Tallahassee's Police Chief rebukes the distinction.
Scott gives entrepreneurs business tips Tallahassee, Fl (2011-08-30) Florida Governor Rick Scott is giving tips on running a business. Scott addressed a class during the Tallahassee/Leon County Economic Development Council's Entrepreneurial Excellence Program Tuesday.