Good morning, Tallahassee.

North Florida College is inviting community donations for its Career Clothing Closet, which offers free professional attire to students preparing for interviews and internships.

The closet (located at the Career and Transfer Center in Madison County) is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Leon High School percussionists, dance team + color guard rehearsed on Tuesday, Aug.

4 to fine-tune routines for the upcoming fall football season at their school auditorium. The practices aimed to perfect timing and coordination for game day.

Florida State University computer scientist Xiaonan Zhang earned an NSF CAREER Award to develop wireless networking frameworks that help devices collaborate on advanced AI tasks + the five-year funding will support research, student training and educational outreach on campus.

FAMU extended its fall deposit window to Aug.

14 to help reach a 10,000-student enrollment goal and support in-state admitted students needing extra time after enrollment issues at another school — admitted students can reactivate their application without a new fee.

Leon County deputies and school safety officers train with new drone technology today as they prepare for next week's student return to classrooms (part of the Campus Guardian Angel pilot program) to improve emergency response by feeding live data to command staff.

The Florida Surplus Lines Service Office gave $1 million to FSU’s Wertheim College of Business to create the Florida Surplus Lines Insurance Directorship, appointing Chuck Nyce to guide risk management training + expand internship programs for local students.

State university officials met Tuesday (at the University of Central Florida) to discuss 19 proposals for college athletics including an NCAA antitrust exemption, student financial literacy training and limits on agent fees.

The panel’s recommendations, pending board approval, may shape policies affecting conference moves and athlete eligibility.

Colorado State University has lowered its forecast to nine named storms including four hurricanes—leaving seven more expected by Nov.

30—as it notes a reduced chance of a major hurricane striking Florida’s coast.

Leon County officials are in Oregon on a three-day trip to bid for the 2029 World Athletics Cross Country Championships+ the bid follows a record-setting January event that drew over 15,000 spectators and aims to boost tourism while supporting local businesses.

Chaires-Capitola Little League from Tallahassee starts its Little League World Series Southeast regional run today at 1 p.m. ET at Little League Southeast Park in Warner Robins against Columbus (game streamed on ESPN+), and they will play again Friday based on the outcome.

Florida State's coaches praised transfer quarterback Ashton Daniels for his improved pocket presence and decision-making in a scrimmage held Tuesday, Aug.

4 at Doak Campbell Stadium — noting his growth could help reduce turnovers from past challenges.

Florida State University celebrated 175 years by honoring its long legacy of championship wins and time-honored traditions like Osceola planting the spear on game days.

The athletic program continues to inspire with ongoing excellence & community pride.

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.