Savannah Kelley

Aug 4, 2024 | wctv.tv | Savannah Kelley

WAKULLA COUNTY, Fla. (WCTV) - In Wakulla County, mandatory evacuation orders are in effect for coastal and low-lying areas including Saint Marks, Panacea and portions of Sopchoppy. Residents are preparing for Tropical Storm Debby, which is expected to make landfall in the Big Bend early Monday. One resident described the chaos of preparing for the storm as part of life in the Sunshine State. “You know, it’s just another day,” Barry Toohey said.

Jul 18, 2024 | wctv.tv | Savannah Kelley

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - July 18th marks 10 years since FSU law professor Dan Markel was shot in the driveway of his home in Betton Hills. Since then, four people have been convicted in the murder-for-hire plot. A fifth, Donna Adelson, has been arrested and is scheduled to stand trial in September. Those who knew Markel remember him as a loving father and a brilliant legal scholar. WCTV sat down with Jared Ross, a friend of Markel who is co-director of the organization Justice for Dan Inc.

Jul 13, 2024 | mysuncoast.com | Savannah Kelley

ST. GEORGE, Fla. (WCTV) - At least six leatherback sea turtle babies made it safely to the water off St. George Island Thursday. They are the first known group of their species to successfully hatch in the area since at least 1995, when sea turtle enthusiasts started keeping track. Kimberly Crossen is the marine turtle permit holder for St. George Island. She leads a group of volunteers who protect and monitor sea turtle nests.

Jul 9, 2024 | wctv.tv | Savannah Kelley

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - It’s been nearly two months since tornadoes ripped through Leon County, killing two people and damaging hundreds of homes. On Tuesday, the Leon County Commission approved an after-action report that evaluated the county’s response and suggested ways to improve for future disasters. Kevin Peters, the Leon County director of Emergency Management, said this kind of report is standard practice. “Every disaster is going to be different.

Jul 5, 2024 | wctv.tv | Savannah Kelley

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) closed its mobile Disaster Recovery Center in Woodville Friday. The site is relocated each week. Starting on Sunday, it will reopen at the Apalachee Regional Park Operations Room. Over the last week, specialists at the site, located at the Woodville library, have helped about 50 people apply for aid. Kimberly Webster-Williams is one of them. “I don’t like asking for help,” Webster-Williams told WCTV.