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TPD: Woman arrested for kidnapping after stealing a car with a 23-month-old inside

Multiple responding officers began tracking the vehicle using the victim's Apple AirTag and learned Thompson dropped the child off at a nearby Tallahassee Fire Department station," TPD said.

 

'Be cautious': Manhunt under way after axe attack, shooting in northwest Tallahassee

Tallahassee police are urging residents "to be cautious" as a manhunt is under way in northwest Tallahassee after an axe attack and a shooting that police say is related.

 

'Barbie' blockbuster now Warner Bros. No. 1 domestic film of all time: Box office report

Released on July 21, the film had topped $541 million as of Thursday, passing up its former predecessor, "The Dark Knight."

 

Maui bird conservationist fights off wildfire to save rare, near extinct Hawaiian species

The Maui Bird Conservation Center houses numerous endangered bird species, some of which are extinct in the wild.

 

World chess organization FIDE issues ban on transgender women competing in women's events

A world chess organization said: "The player has no right to participate in official FIDE events for women until further FIDE's decision is made."

 

Sorry, Florida. No hurricane cakes from Publix as they 'make light of a natural disaster'

What is a hurricane cake? Instead of "Happy Birthday" or "Congrats!" a hurricane-themed cake has messages like "Go Away!" or "Leave Florida Alone!"

 

Proud purple to angry red: These Florida residents feel unwelcome in 'new' Florida

For many in Florida their state has changed, having become a less friendly place in the midst of Gov. Ron DeSantis's war on "wokeism."

 

'Conflict': DeSantis ally can't lead both ethics board and Disney district, lawyer says

Glen Gilzean Jr., who oversees Gov. Ron DeSantis' Disney district but is also the Commission on Ethics chair, was advised to step down from one of those positions.

 

'Defend Donald Trump': Memo offers unusual window into DeSantis' debate strategy

The memo was posted online by the GOP consulting firm behind a pro-DeSantis super PAC.

 

TPD: Bystander shot and paralyzed in shooting outside Lake Bradford Road gas station

A woman who was sitting outside the Trapican Way gas station early Wednesday was shot and left paralyzed at the scene after an argument between two men.

 

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