Zak Dahlheimer

WCTV anchor Zak Dahlheimer retires WCTV anchor Zak Dahlheimer is retiring from the news business. The WCTV Team thanks him and appreciates his time with us.

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WITH GRATITUDE: After 10+ years in TV news, I’m turning the page.

This career let me tell stories that mattered, serve communities in CA, FL, NC & VA, raise cancer awareness, and support fellow survivors.

To journalists still carrying the flame: keep going.

Be kind and be well.

Florida lawmakers file seven property tax reduction proposals for 2026 ballot Seven potential constitutional amendments were filed on Thursday.

The House Speaker says voters should decide which options to pursue for property tax relief https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/16/florida-lawmakers-file-seven-property-tax-reduction-proposals-2026-ballot/ 

Graves of enslaved people remain unmarked at Capital City Country Club, sparking push for preservation The renters of a city-owned golf course, the Capital City Country Club, want to buy land that is home to dozens of unmarked graves of formerly enslaved people.

The renters of a city-owned golf course, the Capital City Country Club, want to buy land that is home to dozens of unmarked graves of formerly enslaved people. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/15/graves-enslaved-people-remain-unmarked-capital-city-country-club-sparking-push-preservation/ 

Lowndes County Schools ranked 7th best public school system in Georgia Lowndes County Schools was recognized as the 7th best public school system in the state of Georgia, the district announced Wednesday.

Lowndes County Schools ranked 7th best public school system in Georgia https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/16/lowndes-county-schools-ranks-7th-best-public-school-system-georgia/ 

‘All in for a Cure’: Leon County Sheriff’s Office to host 9th annual ‘Patrol Stroll’ Thursday night The Leon County Sheriffs Office invited the community to attend its 9th annual "Patrol Stroll: All in for a Cure." The first responder fashion show will take place Thursday, at 7 p.m. in the Chain of Parks in Tallahassee. It's a fundraiser for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign.

The first responder fashion show will take place tomorrow night at 7 p.m. in the Chain of Parks in Tallahassee to help raise money for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/15/all-cure-leon-county-sheriffs-office-host-9th-annual-patrol-stroll-thursday-night/ 

Small Town Secrets: Over a decade after George Jody Kilgore’s murder family still looking for answers Kilgore was murdered at his rural home in a case that, 11 years later, remains unsolved.

Small Town Secrets: Watch as Ava Van Valen speaks to family members and law enforcement in this decade-old case. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/15/small-town-secrets-over-decade-after-george-jody-kilgores-murder-family-still-looking-answers/ 

Charlie Kirk vigil draws crowd near Old Capitol Tuesday evening In the capital city, crowds of people, many dressed in red, gathered in the Capitol courtyard for a vigil in remembrance of Kirk that began at 6 p.m.

In the capital city, a vigil in honor of Kirk drew a crowd of people, many dressed in red, in the Capitol courtyard. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/charlie-kirk-vigil-draws-crowd-near-old-capitol-tuesday-evening/ 

Reports: Grand jury meets on Tuesday in Hope Florida case A grand jury convened on Tuesday in the Hope Florida case, according to reports.

The Hope Florida Foundation, a charity arm of First Lady Casey DeSantis’ welfare-assistance program, became the subject of a criminal investigation earlier this year when a $10 million donation allegedly went missing.

How life insurance protects loved ones after a loss Life insurance isn’t just for later in life, it can protect your family now. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa talks to an advisor breaks down what to know before picking a policy.

Life insurance isn’t just for later in life, it can protect your family now. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa talks to an advisor breaks down what to know before picking a policy. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/how-life-insurance-protects-loved-ones-after-loss/ 

Instagram says it’s safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content Meta says teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won’t be able to change their settings without a parent’s permission.

Meta says teens on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won’t be able to change their settings without a parent’s permission. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/instagram-says-its-safeguarding-teens-by-limiting-them-pg-13-content/ 

InvestigateTV+: Designers say their work is being stolen, marketed with AI Some designers & business owners say there’s a dark side to some low-price online deals, and they fear artificial intelligence is making it worse

Some designers & business owners say there’s a dark side to some low-price online deals, and they fear artificial intelligence is making it worse https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/investigatetv-designers-say-their-work-is-being-stolen-marketed-with-ai/ 

Supreme Court rejects appeal from Alex Jones Supreme Court denies certiorari to Alex Jones, refusing to hear his case concerning the massive $1.4 billion judgement to be paid to the Sandy Hook families.

Supreme Court denies certiorari to Alex Jones, refusing to hear his case concerning the massive $1.4 billion judgement to be paid to the Sandy Hook families. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/supreme-court-rejects-appeal-alex-jones/ 

California engineer wins pumpkin contest with 2,346-pound gourd A California engineer and gardening enthusiast won the top prize at an annual pumpkin-weighing contest.

A California engineer and gardening enthusiast won the top prize at an annual pumpkin-weighing contest. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/california-engineer-wins-pumpkin-contest-with-2346-pound-gourd/ 

Israeli military says Red Cross transferring 4 coffins with more remains of deceased hostages The tenuous ceasefire in the two-year Israel-Hamas war is being tested as complex issues remain.

The tenuous ceasefire in the two-year Israel-Hamas war is being tested as complex issues remain. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/israel-plans-halve-aid-into-gaza-over-slow-return-dead-hostages-test-gaza-ceasefire/ 

Taco Bell worker shot, killed on the job; authorities searching for suspected shooter A Taco Bell worker in North Carolina was shot and killed at the fast food restaurant in Union County on Monday.

A Taco Bell worker in North Carolina was shot and killed yesterday at one of the restaurant's locations https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/taco-bell-worker-shot-killed-job-authorities-searching-suspected-shooter/ 

Trump honors Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom on what would be his 32nd birthday Kirk founded Turning Point USA in 2012 and played a significant role in conservative politics.

Today, President Trump posthumously awarded America’s highest civilian honor to Charlie Kirk https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/trump-honoring-charlie-kirk-with-presidential-medal-freedom-what-would-be-his-32nd-birthday/ 

Dixie County deputy released from hospital after bar shootout; community welcomes him home Deputy Cody Pope was released from UF Health Shands Hospital on Tuesday evening after receiving treatment for a gunshot wound

Deputy Cody Pope was released from UF Health Shands Hospital today after receiving treatment for a gunshot wound https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/dixie-county-deputy-released-hospital-after-bar-shootout-community-welcomes-him-home/ 

Leon County considers adding speed zone cameras to eight schools Commissioners are considering installing School Zone Speed Detection Systems at various schools across Leon County.

Commissioners are considering installing School Zone Speed Detection Systems at various schools across Leon County during their Tuesday night meeting. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/leon-county-considers-adding-speed-zone-cameras-eight-schools/ 

Georgia National Fair sets attendance records with over 600k visitors The annual fair serves as one of Georgia’s premier agricultural and entertainment events, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors to Perry each fall.

The annual fair serves as one of Georgia’s premier agricultural and entertainment events https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/13/georgia-national-fair-sets-attendance-records-with-over-600k-visitors/?utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=organicclicks&tbref=hp 

Extended school day at Leon County high schools starts Tuesday LCS Spokesperson Chris Petley emphasized that the changes won’t affect elementary or middle school schedules, nor will they impact bus routes, which operate on a tiered system.

LCS spokesperson Chris Petley emphasized the changes won’t affect elementary or middle school schedules, nor will they impact bus routes, which operate on a tiered system. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/extended-school-day-leon-county-high-schools-starts-tuesday/ 

Early voting kicks off in Georgia The early voting period runs until October 31, with election day falling on November 4.

The early voting period runs until October 31, with election day falling on November 4. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/early-voting-kicks-off-georgia/ 

Chiles High School students gain hands-on experience through new welding facility tudents at Chiles High School are now one step closer to starting their careers, as school leaders cut the ribbon on a new welding facility Tuesday. 

The program is taught by instructors from Lively Technical College, and the goal is for students to be certified when they graduate high school https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/chiles-high-school-students-gain-hands-on-experience-through-new-welding-facility/ 

Florida lawmakers to consider Charlie Kirk Day designation The proposed legislation extends beyond the annual day of recognition.

Florida lawmakers will consider legislation next year to officially designate October 14 as Charlie Kirk Day throughout the state, following today’s congressional recognition of the same date. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/14/florida-lawmakers-consider-charlie-kirk-day-designation/ 

FAMU students, alumni gearing up for Homecoming Energy is high on the Highest of Seven Hills for Homecoming week, and the celebrations have already begun.

Thousands are going to be in town this week into the weekend for FAMU’s Homecoming https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/13/famu-students-alumni-gearing-up-homecoming/ 

Florida State looks to get back in the win column with road trip west this weekend Florida State hits the road for a date on the west coast as they face Stanford Saturday night.

Florida State head football coach Mike Norvell was not happy after Saturday’s loss at home to Pitt. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/13/florida-state-looks-get-back-win-column-with-road-trip-west-this-weekend/ 

Donna Adelson sentenced to life in prison for Dan Markel’s murder Adelson becomes 5th person sent to prison in murder for hire plot

Donna Adelson was officially sentenced to life in prison this afternoon in the murder for hire of her former son in law, FSU law professor Dan Markel. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/13/donna-adelson-sentenced-life-prison-dan-markels-murder/ 

🔴 LIVE | Sentencing underway for Donna Adelson in Dan Markel’s murder case The South Florida grandmother’s sentencing comes after she was found guilty last month of first-degree murder, conspiracy and solicitation in the 2014 murder for hire of her former son-in-law and Florida State University professor Dan Markel.

LIVE | Sentencing underway for Donna Adelson in Dan Markel’s murder case https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/09/donna-adelson-faces-sentencing-monday-after-murder-for-hire-conviction/ 

SWAC fines FAMU $10K, suspends Joe Bullard for next two football games after ‘inappropriate comments’ The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) has fined Florida A&M University $10,000 and suspended band announcer Joe Bullard for the next two football games.

The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) has fined Florida A&M University $10,000 and suspended band announcer Joe Bullard for the next two football games. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/10/01/swac-fines-famu-10k-suspends-joe-bullard-next-two-football-games-after-inappropriate-comments/ 

Former Leon County Schools teacher sentenced for misconduct with student A former Tallahassee teacher is now in state prison for misconduct with a student.

A former Tallahassee teacher is now in state prison for misconduct with a student. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/09/30/former-leon-county-schools-teacher-sentenced-misconduct-with-student/