Good morning, Tallahassee.

On Tuesday, Leon County Sheriff’s Office held its annual First Responders Appreciation Luncheon to thank Big Bend first responders and honor 9/11 (marking the legacy of their sacrifice) with speakers urging unity among service teams.

State policies and a recent hate incident have raised fears among local Muslim communities, including in Tallahassee, who say rising Islamophobia threatens religious freedom.

Gov. DeSantis's move to label a major advocacy group as dangerous was struck down by a federal judge and now faces review by appeals courts.

Communities will honor the 25th anniversary of Sept.

11 on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, with events starting at 8:30 a.m. at Leon County’s Capital City 9/11 Memorial in Tallahassee, followed by bell ceremonies at 10 a.m. and a stair climb in Thomasville, with further remembrance on Saturday.

Theatre Tallahassee brings the moving musical Come From Away to life as it tells the true story of kindness to stranded travelers after Sept.

11. The production plays from Sept. 10–12 (8 p.m.) and Sept. 13 (2 p.m.)—with shows continuing until Sept. 27 at $27.50 per ticket.

Christina Stanton (a Tallahassee native living in New York) reflected on 25 years since 9/11 as she guides memorial tours and recounted her uterine cancer treatment and skin cancer follow-up that used 9/11 funds.

FAMU has been awarded a $10M Department of Defense grant to lead biomanufacturing research for military resilience.

The multi-year award will support lab equipment upgrades and student assistantships at FAMU’s engineering facilities.

This hurricane season remains notably quiet with five named storms and just 4.4 ACE so far near the Gulf Coast, lowering immediate landfall risks.

Forecast models predict continued calm ahead (with a slight chance of one more storm impacting later in the season).

Maurice Smith, a former Florida State lineman with 52 career starts, joins Tallahassee Police Department today and brings his leadership and discipline to public safety + reinforcing his commitment to the community.

After a Labor Day loss to SMU, FSU enters its bye week with a 1-1 record at Doak Campbell Stadium.

Coach Mike Norvell will address concerns Tuesday to outline team improvements and prepare for the road game at Alabama on Sept. 19 (3:30 p.m. ABC).

Florida A&M backup quarterback Dustin Fletcher, a graduate transfer from The Citadel, replaced starter Isaiah Knowles (sidelined with a broken thumb) in the Week 2 contest against Miami on Thursday, Sept.

10 at Hard Rock Stadium. He completed six of eight passes as the Rattlers adjusted their offense.