Robbie Gaffney
Multimedia ReporterRobbie Gaffney graduated from Florida State University with degrees in Digital Media Production and Creative Writing. Before working at WFSU, they recorded FSU’s basketball and baseball games for Seminole Productions as well as interned for the PBS Station in Largo, Florida. Robbie loves playing video games such as Shadow of the Colossus, Animal Crossing, and Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles. Their other hobbies include sleeping and watching anime.
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Students and teachers of Thomasville City Schools will be required to don masks this fall. The school district recently changed its back-to-school plan after consulting with a "multitude of external resources." The move comes after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) changed its guidance on mask-wearing for vaccinated individuals. -
Advocates for North Florida's burgeoning hemp industry say it could be taken to the next level, but it needs a boost. Local growers and processors are grappling with how to raise the profile with suggestions ranging from more grower awareness to the prospect of bringing a new processing plant to the region.
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The Okaloosa County school district is creating a program to teach students how to work with artificial intelligence. The University of Florida is helping develop courses for the program. It’s set to launch in 2022.
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The City of Thomasville wants people to share photos and stories of West Jackson Street from the 40s and 50s. Back then, the area was a hub for African Americans. The city hopes to display these photos and print out people’s stories to put on a brick wall outside the Ritz Amphitheatre.
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Tall Timbers wants to partner with private landowners to improve habitat in St. Marks and Aucilla River watersheds. The research and land conservancy group is offering reimbursements up to 75% for those who participate.
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Tallahassee Community College will host its first commencement ceremony since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. It’s meant for graduates of the college’s adult education program.
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It’s been seven years since Florida State University law professor Dan Markel was murdered. His parents, Ruth and Phil Markel, say they are still waiting for justice for their son. They’re also holding out hope they’ll be reunited with their two grandsons.
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The Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project is doing free assessments of private wells for residents of rural Florida communities.
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Thomasville Fire Rescue has launched an official Facebook page meant to share safety information, tips for making homes safer, and more.
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Florida State University and Florida A & M University will host in-person graduation ceremonies this summer.
