Rob Wilbur

A racketeering conviction against a former Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy has been overturned by a three-judge panel of the First District Court of Appeal.

It’s that time of year when pumpkins and cobwebs are seen on the front porches of Florida’s capital city. Kids of all ages dress in costume, looking to score some candy, and enjoy a Halloween night trick-or-treating.

At the start of Florida State University’s 2024-2025 academic year, the FSU Police Department launched a new pedestrian safety campaign called Heads Up. Officers reportedly handed out fliers, directed traffic, and talked to students about pedestrian safety following a series of accidents and near-accidents in years prior.

Leon County schools have seen a rash of safety incidents and a surge of tips and rumors about potential school violence. It's an issue school officials and law enforcement alike say they're taking very seriously.

Florida's population is growing, but the number of registered voters is shrinking—especially among Democrats. In Leon County some are pointing their fingers at party leadership, but others say a change in law could be to blame.