Blaise Gainey
Blaise Gainey is a Multimedia Reporter for WFSU News. Blaise hails from Windermere, Florida. He graduated from The School of Journalism at the Florida A&M University. He formerly worked for The Florida Channel, WTXL-TV, and before graduating interned with WFSU News. He is excited to return to the newsroom. In his spare time he enjoys watching sports, Netflix, outdoor activities and anything involving his daughter.
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NewsGovernor Ron DeSantis has until Monday to appoint a new justice to the Florida Supreme Court. It’s a blow for the Governor, who has been defending his appointment of Renatha Francis. -
Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried is launching a new campaign aimed at defeating COVID-19. Fried introduced the new initiative, called ‘Be Smart Florida,” Monday morning.
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State Attorney Says Remaining Inmates A Threat To Society, In Response To Calls From Advocacy GroupsThe total number of COVID-19 cases stemming from Florida’s correctional facilities is nearing 5,000. Concern about the health of inmates has led to calls for Governor Ron DeSantis, and local law enforcement authorities to release those behind bars. Community activist groups say holding people in a facility with a coronavirus outbreak could equate to a death sentence for some inmates. But law enforcement officials say the safety of community members has to be considered too.
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The state Department of Education’s emergency order calls for in-person instruction to be made available for the coming school year
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The Tallahassee Police Department says the sexual assault Toyin Salau reported before her death is not related to her murder. The Department also says Victoria Sims’ house had been burglarized. The two women were recently found dead on Monday Road. The case has sparked more outrage in Tallahassee, as friends and family grieve for the protester and the AARP volunteer.
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The bodies of Oluwatoyin “Toyin” Salau, 19, a missing protester and Victoria Sims, 75, an AARP volunteer were found on Monday street, Saturday night. The Tallahassee Police Department released the information Monday morning. TPD has taken a suspect, 49-year-old Aaron Glee Jr, into custody.
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A project tying toll roads to a broadband expansion has made some mad because they say there’s no need for additional roadways. Opponents believe the expansion can happen without road construction. But the Florida Department of Transportation Chief Engineer Will Watts believes it’s best to combine the two.
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As jobless rates skyrocket, filing for unemployment benefits in Florida can feel like a seemingly impossible task. Many filers have reported website crashes and several hours spent waiting on hold. Governor Ron DeSantis has added more workers, new servers, and made other changes to the system in an attempt to address the issues. Now as some unemployed Floridians are finalizing their applications, they’re turning their focus to another issue – getting approved for those benefits.
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Governor Ron DeSantis is putting together a task force that will help create a plan to open business in Florida. The group meets this afternoon for the...
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A Republican lawmaker wants to change Florida’s medical marijuana system as well as legalize the drug for adults. Sen. Jeff Brandes (R-St. Petersburg)...
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The Florida Supreme Court has struck down the Citizens for Energy Choices ballot initiative. They say the ballot summary tells voters they are granted a...
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Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis is calling on state lawmakers to further crack down on undocumented immigration by mandating the use of E...
