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Tallahassee Food Truck Takeover
Apr 17, 2013

The food truck industry has taken over Tallahassee. What started out as just a Thursday night gathering has evolved into a culinary staple. It has become one of the fastest growing industries in Florida. [Read More]

180 Days Preview
Mar 27, 2013

"180 Days: A Year Inside an America High School" is a documentary that follows students and educators in a Washington DC are high school over the course of a school year. In advance of it's premiere on WFSU-TV on March 25 and 26 (at 8 PM/ET), WFSU held a preview at the Challenger Learning Center. Among the attendees were local educators and community leaders, who engaged in an animated discussion on issues in education. [Read More]

Panhandle Pioneer Settlement
Mar 20, 2013

The Panhandle Pioneer Settlement in Calhoun County is only about an hour away from Tallahassee, but the folks who run it have created a whole world dedicated to demonstrating rural life as it once was prior to 1945. WFSU had the chance to explore the historic buildings and found more than just an opportunity to step back in time. The Panhandle Pioneer Settlement is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10am until 2pm. For more information about their festivals, the settlement, rental opportunities or how to volunteer check out www.panhandlepioneer.org. [Read More]

Natural Bridge Reenactment
Feb 20, 2013

One of the last Civil War battles in Florida happened just about 10 miles away from the capitol on Natural Bridge Road. Every March, the Natural Bridge Historical Society, Inc. hosts a reenactment to educate the public about the battle, the civil war, and the unique makeup of the men on the both sides of the conflict. WFSU's Suzanne Smith got a special tour of the battlefield. [Read More]

The Spring House- Frank Lloyd Wright House
Feb 20, 2013

A little-known treasure lies nestled in a wood in Tallahassee. It’s designed and built by Frank Lloyd Wright, arguably one of the most famous architects who specialized in what’s called organic architecture. The Spring House, owned by the Lewis family in Tallahassee, has seen better days. But new efforts are underway to restore the house and turn it into a place of learning and creativity. [Read More]

Holiday Runners
Dec 19, 2012

When it comes to starting your own holiday tradition, there are many ideas out there you can choose. For some it is decorating a tree, sharing a special meal or volunteering. But as Regan McCarthy reports a group of runners is putting a whole new spin on the words "Dashing through the snow." [Read More]

CNG Vehicles at Lively Tech
Dec 12, 2012

It's cheaper and cleaner than gasoline and we have a lot of it! It's compressed natural gas and today's gasoline powered cars can be converted to run on it. Look at the modifications a car needs to run on CNG and meet the folks at Lively Technical Center who are teaching their students how to work on CNG/Bi-Fuel Vehicles. [Read More]

Rusty Cars
Oct 17, 2012

Drive down Crawfordsville Highway from Tallahassee and you're sure to see plenty of beautiful sights, but there's one in particular that'll make you think you've hit a time warp.  It is a car grave yard, filled with rusted out vehicles from decades long ago. The location has become a site for unique photos, celebrations and a look back into history. [Read More]

Gadsden Arts Center
Sep 19, 2012

Downtown Quincy is home to the old Bell & Bates Hardware building which now houses the Gadsden Arts Center. In celebration of the 100th birthday of the handsome old structure the arts center now calls home, the GAC brought in an exhibition of work by Beth Appleton and Deborah LaGrasse titled Inside/Out. Take a look... [Read More]

Patricia Edwards (Champion's Chicken & Waffles)
Sep 19, 2012

A local woman is doing what she can to not only enrich Tallahassee palates but also the city's creative community.  Patricia Edwards is the owner of Champion's Chicken and Waffles. She is not only a restaurateur, but she's also a veteran screen writer and stage manager who is bringing both Hollywood style home-cooking and theatre to Tallahassee. [Read More]

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