Founded in 1824, Tallahassee serves as the state’s political, educational, and cultural hub in the panhandle’s “Big Bend” region. Here are the top news media sites to keep you informed about Florida’s capital city:

Tallahassee Democrat – The Tallahassee Democrat is a daily newspaper and primary news source for Tallahassee, Florida, and nearby areas. Started in 1905, it is part of the USA TODAY Network and provides daily local news, sports, and opinions, focusing on local government and community topics, both in print and online at tallahassee.com.

WTXL – WTXL-TV (Channel 27) is the ABC-affiliated television station for the Tallahassee, Florida, and Thomasville, Georgia, area. Owned by the E. W. Scripps Company, it covers the Big Bend region, including Tallahassee, Crawfordville, and Valdosta, with local news, sports, and weather updates.

WCTV – WCTV (Channel 6) is the main CBS-affiliated television station for Tallahassee and southwest Georgia, owned by Gray Television. Based in Tallahassee, it began broadcasting in 1955 as the area’s first TV station. WCTV covers weather, community news, and more. It also participates in local programs such as “Let’s Read” and “Furry Fridays,” and supports the Kearney Center.

WTWC – WTWC-TV (Channel 40) is a Tallahassee-based television station owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group operating as an affiliate for both NBC (40.1) and Fox (40.2). The station provides news, weather, and entertainment for the Florida Big Bend area.