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All classes on the main Florida State University campus in Tallahassee are cancelled Thursday, April 17 and Friday, April 18 due to a shooting at the Student Union. Employees should check with their supervisors to determine if they are essenti manager.everbridge.net/pub/1…
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The following buildings are currently CLOSED as they are still an active crime scene: Student Union, Bellamy, HCB Classroom Building, Rovetta A&B, Moore Auditorium, Shaw, Pepper, Hecht House and Carraway. Individuals should not return to these buildings to manager.everbridge.net/pub/1…
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Busing is underway to help students reach the reunification point at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. A briefing is tentatively set for 4:30 p.m., which will air live on TPD’s Facebook page. (2/2)
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The @FloridaState campus has been secured. Multiple law enforcement agencies remain on site for the ongoing investigation. The Student Union & surrounding area are still considered an active crime scene. Individuals should not return to the area for any reason. (1/2)
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This is a Emergency Message for Florida State University Tallahassee Campus. Continue to shelter in place. Law enforcement is actively clearing rooms on the main campus. Law enforcement officers will use the safe word SEMINOLE to confirm it is safe to o manager.everbridge.net/pub/1…
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Enjoying the drier/cooler air again early before humidity and spot showers return Thursday afternoon. wtxl.com/weather/getting-out…
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I just got off the phone with Taylor County Emergency Management: - Stay off the roads they are not safe - They will communicate when it is safe to do so - Damage from this storm is looking worse than Idalia for this community. @abc27
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Helene's storm surge flooded Steinhatchee as predicted. CNN captured this video of the high water.
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ABC 27 retweeted
Hurricane Helene tore a tin roof off a Live Oak building on Thursday night. wtxl.com/weather/hurricane-c…
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BREAKING - Hurricane Helene storm surge in Steinhatchee surpasses Idalia's record of 8 feet. This is an unprecedented, life-threatening flood that this community has never seen.
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From inside my hotel room: You can hear the intense conditions. A reminder —Taylor County residents go to the lowest, windowless room of your home. I’m sheltering from the storm right now but will be up and live once the eyewall passes. Stay with us @abc27 #Helene
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Surveillance video shared by Randy Paradine shows storm surge flooding the All Seasons Vacation Resort in Madeira Beach, Florida. Hurricane Helene is flooding homes and businesses along the gulf coast.
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Governor Ron DeSantis Gives Update #5 as Hurricane Helene Makes Landfall xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1OyKAZbvP…
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Eyewall of Hurricane Helene moving into Madison County, Florida. Crossing I-10 now.
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Moments ago, @kenzikrueges was live on the air when Hurricane Helene knocked out power in Crawfordville.
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Winds continue to strengthen. As does the rain. #Helene @abc27
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Just lost power at our hotel in Perry. #Helene is on the way.
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An FDOT camera shows Hurricane Helene's storm surge flooding in Gulfport, Florida. This is near St. Petersburg.
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BREAKING - Hurricane Helene is now a Category 4 storm with max winds of 130 mph. Just incredible to see. This a going to have a massive impact on the Big Bend and South Georgia.
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