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FAMU funding plan for Marva Johnson’s contract on hold while DeSantis reviews budget The lingering question of how Florida A&M University will pay incoming President Marva Johnson’s contract is tied to the fate of Florida’s new budget.

A late-added budget “provision” could ease the challenge of financing Johnson’s five-year deal

Auburn Football sells out season tickets for third straight year For the third consecutive football season, the Auburn Tigers have sold out of public season tickets, officials announced Tuesday.

The sellout matches last year’s record of 63,500 tickets purchased, more than 4,000 of those tickets are from new season ticket holders.

Alabama to roll out advanced election ballot security measure You won’t be able to see it with your eyes, but when you step into the election booth in upcoming elections, your ballot will feature a first-in-the-nation security measure.

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen announced Tuesday that the state is set to roll out a new security measure that features an invisible emblem on each ballot.

Pro boxer Jake Paul buys sprawling south Georgia plantation Media reported the story, which said Paul used $30 million he earned in the Tyson fight last year to buy the property with more than 5,000 acres.

YouTube personality and boxer Jake Paul purchased a South Georgia sporting ranch for $39 million, using earnings from his victory over Mike Tyson.

Florida executes a man convicted of raping and killing a woman outside of a bar A man convicted of raping and killing a woman in central Florida is facing a scheduled evening execution.

Gudinas was convicted of the May 1994 killing of Michelle McGrath.

Tallahassee protesters rally against rising Middle East violence in Tuesday protest About 40 protesters gathered on the steps of the Old Capitol Tuesday evening, speaking out against rising violence in the Middle East.

The event was organized by several Tallahassee groups

Local diver spearheads search efforts to find missing 10-year-old near the Destin East Pass What started as a Facebook post asking for a diving buddy to join him, turned into a dozen divers willing to help

What started as a Facebook post asking for a diving buddy to join him, turned into a dozen divers willing to help

Georgia mother to be removed from life support after giving birth while brain dead Smith is expected to be removed from life support today, Tuesday, June 17, just four days after her son’s birth.

A Georgia woman who was declared brain dead during her pregnancy was kept on life support for months so her unborn child could be delivered — a decision that has raised new questions about the state’s abortion laws and medical ethics.

Award-winning chef to open new restaurant in Dothan Chef Nick Rickman, owner of The Salt Block Restaurant in Marianna, Florida, is bringing his culinary prowess to Dothan.

Chef Nick Rickman, owner of The Salt Block Restaurant in Marianna, Florida, is bringing his culinary prowess to Dothan.

Appeals court denies ‘stand your ground’ defense in Sarasota hotel murder case The Second District Court of Appeals has denied Brennan Wakey’s request.

In December 2021, Sarasota Police responded to the Hyatt Place Hotel near Sarasota Bradenton International Airport after a housekeeper reported a body in one of the rooms.

Tallahassee ranked Florida’s best-run city in recent WalletHub analysis A recent analysis by WalletHub ranked Florida’s capital city as the most well-run in the Sunshine State.

Tallahassee also ranked as the 18th best-run city in the nation

Millions of oyster larvae placed in Gulf as part of new method to seed oyster beds The next step in a pilot project is underway to find a new way to rebuild the Coast oyster industry.

“We are making history.”

Rehabilitated sea turtles get big sendoff in Florida as they return to Gulf A huge crowd on hand today at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Santa Rosa County Beach to watch eight sea turtles return to the Gulf.

A huge crowd on hand today at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Santa Rosa County Beach to watch eight sea turtles return to the Gulf.

Tyler Perry accused of sexual harassment, assault in $260 million lawsuit A lawsuit filed against media mogul Tyler Perry alleges that he sexually harassed and assaulted an actor.

Derek Dixon, who appeared as Dale on “The Oval,” filed the suit in Los Angeles County Superior Court on June 13.

Anne Burrell, Food Network star and ‘Worst Cooks in America’ host, dies at 55, reports say Anne Burrell, known for hosting Food Network series including "Worst Cooks in America," has died, according to multiple reports. She was 55.

Burrell began her television career as a sous chef on “Iron Chef America.” She then starred on other shows, including “Chef Wanted, Chopped, and Food Network Star”. Her most recent show at the network was “House of Knives”, which premiered in March, Deadline reported.

Man dies while saving his daughter from drowning on Father’s Day A man died while saving his daughter from drowning on Father's Day.

Wilson was able to keep his daughter above water, but was unable to save his own life.

Brad Lander, NYC mayoral candidate, arrested by federal agents at immigration court New York City Comptroller and Democratic mayoral candidate Brad Lander was arrested by federal agents at an immigration court Tuesday.

New York City Comptroller and Democratic mayoral candidate Brad Lander was arrested by federal agents at an immigration court Tuesday after he linked arms with a person authorities were attempting to detain.

‘We see a lot of drownings’: Parents urged to learn CPR ahead of summer activities The Red Cross is reminding parents that drowning is the number one killer for children one to four years old, with 4,000 lives lost every year in the United States.

The Red Cross is reminding parents that drowning is the number one killer for children one to four years old, with 4,000 lives lost every year in the United States.

Summertime Learning with the Panama City Center for the Arts Bringing out campers' creative sides!

Bringing out campers' creative sides!

Men’s Health Month: Encouraging early detection and health check-ups June is Men’s Health Month!

June is Men’s Health Month!

Potentially deadly drug found in stuffed animal sold in Dothan Houston County Sheriff’s Sergeant Brandon Barnes said a concerned citizen reported they discovered the pills inside a Fuggler toy.

Houston County Sheriff’s Sergeant Brandon Barnes said a concerned citizen reported they discovered the pills inside a Fuggler toy.

New renderings released for Montgomery Zoo entrance The Montgomery Zoo begins construction on their new entrance on Monday, June 16th, and new renderings give a higher quality view of what the project will look like.

The Montgomery Zoo begins construction on their new entrance on Monday, June 16th, and new renderings give a higher quality view of what the project will look like.

Woman missing, child injured in boating accident in Bayou Sara, authorities say Saraland Police Chief J.C. West just confirmed there is an active search for a missing woman in the water.

Saraland Police Chief J.C. West just confirmed there is an active search for a missing woman in the water.

Beloved wild cat found dead at Florida panhandle outreach program The animal is Jack the Geoffroy’s cat.

The animal is Jack the Geoffroy’s cat.

Man killed by his own boat propeller after being thrown into water, authorities say A man in Louisiana was killed in a freak accident with his boat’s propeller after he was thrown from the boat Sunday evening, officials said.

A man in Louisiana was killed in a freak accident with his boat’s propeller after he was thrown from the boat Sunday evening, officials said.

Shelby County chiropractor evaded more than $2.5M in taxes and obstructed IRS collection efforts A Shelby County chiropractor plead guilty to tax evasion and obstructing IRS collection efforts early on in his trial on Monday, June 9.

A Shelby County chiropractor plead guilty to tax evasion and obstructing IRS collection efforts early on in his trial on Monday, June 9.

Tuscaloosa city council pushes vote on Sports Illustrated development by 2 weeks The Tuscaloosa City Council decided to carry over a vote on a new Sports Illustrated hotel at their meeting Tuesday night, June 10.

The Tuscaloosa City Council decided to carry over a vote on a new Sports Illustrated hotel at their meeting Tuesday night, June 10.

Trump announces plans to restore Fort Rucker name No timeline was given for an official order from President Trump regarding the renamings, or when any of the renamings would take place.

President Donald Trump announced his intent to reverse the renaming of multiple military installations, including that of Fort Novosel in Dale County, Alabama.

Georgia shrimp season underway; fishermen hope for passage of bill that could help with prices of product Fishermen from neighboring states are visiting the Georgia coastline this week to kick off the start of shrimp season.

Fishermen from neighboring states are visiting the Georgia coastline this week to kick off the start of shrimp season alongside local fishermen.

Southern Baptist delegates at national meeting overwhelmingly call for banning same-sex marriage Southern Baptist delegates at their national meeting overwhelmingly endorsed a ban on same-sex marriage — including a call for a reversal of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 10-year-old precedent legalizing it nationwide.

They also called for legislators to curtail sports betting and to support policies that promote childbearing.