Good morning, Tallahassee.

Public safety agencies in Leon County are partnering to collect school supplies at Walmart locations today from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with distribution planned between Aug.

3 and Aug. 7 to help students prepare for school starting Aug. 12.

Kingdom Life Preparatory Academy’s Thrive 360 summer camp helped students boost reading, STEM, and etiquette skills to avoid the summer slide, and the academy is hosting a community gathering today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kingdom Life Church to celebrate 15 years of service.

The National Hurricane Center expects no tropical cyclone activity over the next seven days, but a stalled cold front and tropical moisture may bring heavy rain and localized flooding to parts of the Panhandle + Saharan dust will lower air quality later this weekend.

Florida homeowners may get up to $500 back in sales tax on qualifying impact-resistant doors, windows and garage doors purchased between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2029.

Eligible residents must submit refund claims by Sept. 30, 2029 for properties meeting homestead requirements.

Publix has expanded its recall on GreenWise Organic frozen blueberries & mixed berries after four people were hospitalized with E. coli infections.

Customers in Tallahassee should check their freezers for 10- and 48-ounce bags and return affected products to Publix for a refund.

FSU freshman linebacker Izayia Williams made a strong impact on July 31 during his first preseason drill at practice, with head coach Mike Norvell praising his speed and explosive play.

The 6‑ft‑2, 226‑lb returnee is expected to feature against New Mexico State on Aug. 29.

FAMU football began its 2026 training camp on Friday, July 31 under new head coach Quinn Gray Sr. and starting quarterback Isaiah Knowles — the team, with 87 players, is aiming to boost offense and defense before its Aug.

29 season opener against Albany State.

Chiles alumnus Tyler Correa committed on July 23 to playing college baseball at Florida State after a strong season at Chipola in Marianna.

He will compete at Chipola through 2026 to 2027 and join the Seminoles in 2028 (as part of the 2027 recruiting class).

Rickards football won a $50K contest — student Casseau Thomas entered the Home Turf Takeover — that awarded them new uniforms, signage and gameday gear.

The team also ordered 40 more sets for home and away jerseys to ensure matching looks.

FSU football coach Mike Norvell is counting on standout receiver Duce Robinson to spark a turnaround as the Seminoles kick off their 2026 season with a home game against New Mexico State on Saturday, Aug.

29 in Tallahassee — a key opener to set the tone for upcoming challenges.

Tallahassee Beer Festival

2-6 p.m. — Donald L. Tucker Civic Center — Ticketed event — Experience North Florida’s largest beer festival with over 400 beverages and interactive fun.