Good morning, Tallahassee.

The Grove Museum hosted its second annual back-to-school field day for families to enjoy games, activities & receive school supplies ahead of the new academic year, with Pilot Club of Tallahassee offering free helmets and bike safety tips.

On June 20, Michael Hoffmann suffered a heart attack and lost consciousness during a fishing trip in Homosassa before FSU football player Jayden Todd rescued him from drowning; emergency help soon followed and Hoffmann spent a week and a half in hospital and is expected to fully recover.

Phillip Rumlin-Bond will lead the Javacya Elite Chamber Orchestra's Season Finale at St. Peter's Anglican Cathedral, 4784 Thomasville Road, on Thursday, Aug.

13 at 7 p.m. The free event features Haydn's rarely performed Violin Concerto in A Major plus works by Florence Beatrice Price to support the Scholarship Fund.

CrystalFire World and Wellness Conference will be held at Tallahassee State College Turner Auditorium (444 Appleyard Drive) from Aug.

13-16 at a cost of $35, featuring workshops and cultural arts experiences; 'Rise of the Mythics' is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 15, offering performances that celebrate global traditions.

Longtime FAMU staff member Carmen Cummings-Martin announced she will step down on Aug.

7 after 19 years of service so she can care for her mother-in-law. She held key roles including assistant vice president for Community Affairs and chief of staff.

National Wellness Month offers residents key tips to boost well-being by drinking more water, eating more fruits and vegetables, improving sleep, joining exercise classes, and trying meditation.

Mayo Clinic Health System offers free online programs that guide self-care practices for better physical and mental health.

Lincoln football kicked off its 2026 preseason early Saturday, Aug.

1, during Midnight Madness, where new head coach Matt Jackson led players in pads — marking his first season.

Ar'Tavian 'Bubba' Brown, a (4-star) dual-sport athlete, returned to Florida High after a brief stint at Georgia and is eager to compete with his hometown team this season.

Florida A&M held its first 2026 preseason practice Friday morning with coach Quinn Gray and quarterback Isaiah Knowles working to overcome NCAA sanctions.

The Rattlers will open the season at home against Albany State on Aug. 29.

Two local little league teams are set to shine as the Chaires Capitola 12u team heads to a southeast regional tournament for the first time and the Babe Ruth 14u team will compete in the World Series to aim for back-to-back wins — a promising step for our community.

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.