Tallahassee Democrat

1 day ago | tallahassee.com | Alaijah Brown

Remains of missing 12-year-old Lori Paige, last seen in June 2023, were found in Thomas County, Georgia. A memorial service was held at Bethel AME Church in Tallahassee, attended by community members and school staff, but not family. The memorial service focused on celebrating Lori's life and legacy, not the investigation details. Community leaders emphasized the importance of protecting all children, regardless of background.

2 days ago | tallahassee.com | Kyla Sanford

Connors Steak & Seafood in Tallahassee features 11 original paintings by local artist Dean Gioia. Gioia's work focuses on landscapes of the Big Bend area, capturing the region's natural beauty. The restaurant is hosting a charity night for the FSU Autism Institute on April 24. Tallahassee's character, historic richness and scenic beauty are captured in several of noted artist Dean Gioia's paintings that are now displayed in the city's newest dining destination, Connors Steak & Seafood.

2 days ago | tallahassee.com | Alaijah Brown

In a final goodbye, the community is invited to gather at 6:30 p.m. on April 22 to commemorate the life of Lori Paige at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Tallahassee. Lori, a Griffin Middle School student, was missing for nearly two years before the Tallahassee Police Department discovered her remains in Thomas County, Georgia, and arrested her father, Andrew Wiley, on a charge of second-degree murder, closing the case in early April.

3 days ago | tallahassee.com | C. A. Bridges |Kim Luciani |Samantha Neely |Hana A Khalyleh

C. A. Bridges Kim Luciani Samantha Neely Hana KhalylehUSA TODAY NETWORK - FloridaA shooting at Florida State University on Thursday left two dead and six injured. Classes resumed Monday with remote options and waived attendance policies after initial backlash. The suspect, Phoenix Ikner, stepson of a Leon County deputy, was known for extremist views.

4 days ago | tallahassee.com | Kim Luciani |Samantha Neely |Hana A Khalyleh |C. A. Bridges

Two people were killed and six injured in a shooting at Florida State University on April 17, 2025. FSU student Madison Askins survived by playing dead during the attack. The suspect, Phoenix Ikner, stepson of a Leon County Sheriff's deputy, was known for extremist views and online activity referencing hate groups. Motive for the shooting remains unknown. Students criticized the university's decision to resume classes four days after the shooting.