Ava Van Valen
News Anchor at WCTV-TV (Tallahassee, FL)
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1 week ago |
wctv.tv | Ava Van Valen |Zak Dahlheimer |Caroline Christensen |Jamiya Coleman
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - This Monday, hundreds of students at Oak Ridge Elementary will receive brand new books for free thanks to donations from the Big Bend community. The endeavor is thanks to a new “Let’s Read” community literacy initiative spearheaded by Midtown Reader, a Tallahassee-based independent bookstore.
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Aug 14, 2024 |
wctv.tv | Ava Van Valen
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - As the Florida primary and November elections barrel toward Sunshine State voters, WCTV is helping you prepare. We reached out to candidates across the region to hear why they are running for office and what distinguishes them from their competitors. Click here to see our full Election Guide. Continue reading to see responses to our questions. What inspired you to run for this seat?
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Aug 14, 2024 |
wctv.tv | Ava Van Valen
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Leon Brunson is a chef and Second Harvest board member whose popular Tallahassee restaurant, Leon’s at Lake Ella, is go-to for foodies who love his fresh, eclectic and delicious cuisine. Chef Brunson stopped by the WCTV kitchen to show us how to make his latest culinary creation, BLT Pasta. To stay up to date on all the latest news as it develops, follow WCTV on Facebook and X (Twitter). Have a news tip or see an error that needs correction? Write us here.
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Aug 5, 2024 |
wctv.tv | Ava Van Valen |Jamiya Coleman
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A utility pole in northeast Tallahassee snapped Monday morning after a car crashed into it, according to the City of Tallahassee. The crash happened on Miccosukee and Miles Johnson roads due to wet and windy conditions following Hurricane Debby. The driver is okay. The city’s utility crew was able to replace the pole. To stay up to date on all the latest news as it develops, follow WCTV on Facebook and X (Twitter). Have a news tip or see an error that needs correction?
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Jul 26, 2024 |
wctv.tv | Ava Van Valen
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Back-to-school season is in full swing across the Big Bend, and several organizations, community groups and churches are ensuring local kids are set up for success this school year. The seventh Annual Shoes 4 School giveaway is scheduled for August 11 at 8 a.m. in the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. The event is prepared to give out 7,000 pairs of shoes to children in need of all ages from pre-school to high school.
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