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Florida bill aims to expand access to VPK after-school programs to support working parents
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (459+ words) Maya Sargent serves as the neighborhood reporter for Downtown Tallahassee. DOWNTOWN TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) " A Florida bill aimed at expanding access to after-school programs for Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten families could be a game-changer for working parents in Leon County. WATCH FULL…...
City of Thomasville accepting applications for summer internships
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (362+ words) THOMAS COUNTY, GA " The City of Thomasville is now accepting applications for its paid summer internship program which offers college students and recent graduates real-world experience across multiple departments. WATCH FULL REPORT BELOW: Summer internships with the City of Thomasville…...
Students organize ICE protest walkout Wednesday at Gadsden County High School
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (317+ words) GADSDEN COUNTY, Fla. (WTXL) " Around 20 students left their classrooms at Gadsden County High School Wednesday to stage a demonstration on campus grounds. WATCH FULL REPORT BELOW: About 20 students walked out of class and gathered outside, holding signs and chanting in…...
Wakulla County 4-H students working to prevent substance abuse in teens
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (397+ words) CRAWFORDVILLE, Fla. (WTXL) " An upcoming program created by Wakulla County 4-H students will help students discuss the dangers and signs of substance abuse with their peers. Studies show that positive peer connectedness includes being able to count on friends and…...
A community baby closet brings dignity, choice, and hope to families
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (570+ words) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) " A monthly pop-up baby closet is helping parents save money while preserving choice and dignity. Normally, filling this bag would cost a lot of money, but the first Monday of every month, it is completely free. I'm…...
The Longest Table unites local students for a community-building celebration
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (515+ words) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) " A shared meal that brings Tallahassee students together to connect, converse, and strengthen community bonds. Hundreds of high school students took part in a Tallahassee tradition designed to bring the community a little bit closer. I'm Lyric…...
Schools partnering for holiday toy drive with goal to collect 5,000 toys to give to families in need
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (347+ words) Maya Sargent serves as the neighborhood reporter for Northwest Tallahassee. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) " Brownsville Preparatory Institute are currently looking for donations for their holiday toy drive. On a mission to collect and donate 5,000 toys. Brownsville Preparatory Institute is asking for…...
FAMU working to integrate artificial intelligence across campus
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (347+ words) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) " FAMU is taking major steps to expand artificial intelligence across campus as part of its push toward top-tier R1 research status. FAMU is working to integrate artificial intelligence throughout its entire curriculum. "The priority for me is really…...
Mayor, CSWG look into creating 24/7 childcare facility to address high costs, non-traditional work schedules
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (390+ words) Brieanna Smith serves as the neighborhood reporter for Northeast Tallahassee. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) " Mayor John Dailey and the Tallahassee-Leon County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls are working to create a comprehensive childcare facility to address high costs…...
Seven children were welcomed into their forever homes on National Adoption Day in Leon County
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (172+ words) DOWNTOWN TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) " It's National Adoption Day, and the 2nd Judicial Circuit celebrated at the Leon County Courthouse on Wednesday morning. The theme for this year's adoption day was Lilo & Stitch, inspired with the quote "Ohana means family" plastered on…...