Good morning, Tallahassee.

The 8th annual Tallahassee Beer Festival will take place at Tucker Civic Center Saturday, Aug.

8 from 2 to 6 p.m. and will offer over 100 drink brands with VIP options and food samples while aiming to raise a record $100,000 for United Partners For Human Services.

Florida's back-to-school tax holiday for select school supplies, clothing and computers runs from July 20 to Aug.

20; meanwhile, most Florida schools will start classes on Aug. 10.

Gadsden County libraries hosted a free school supply giveaway that served more than 150 children ahead of the new school year, providing essential materials to students in the area.

Colorado State University updated its hurricane forecast Aug.

5, showing a below-normal season but Florida remains most at risk for a storm within 50 miles (with some counties reaching up to a 20% chance). Coastal residents are urged to prepare as the Atlantic hurricane season continues.

A new analysis compares sunrise and sunset times in Florida under permanent standard versus daylight saving time; if the change is adopted, summer mornings would brighten an hour earlier while winter sunrises would be slower—legislators back permanent DST to end clock changes.

A stretch of West Carolina Street will be renamed as Rev.

Jesse Jackson Street to honor his civil rights work and local connections; the renaming ceremony is set for Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 10:30 a.m. at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.

The historic Wahnish Cigar Factory in All Saints is under review for possible demolition for student housing proposals & city leaders will discuss its future at a meeting.

The Tallahassee Development Review Committee will convene at 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10 at Renaissance Center, 435 N. Macomb St.

The Tallahassee Police Department recently announced its autism awareness initiative, offering extra training and free decals to help officers identify signs of autism *a critical measure* during stops.

The program includes an optional 8-hour course and sensory bags, with FSU CARD assisting with training.

The Leon County Sheriff's Office is inviting residents to apply for its eight-week Fall Citizen Academy starting Aug.

18, which offers ride-alongs, facility tours, and SWAT demonstrations. Applications are online (limited to 30 participants) and require a background check.

The Alzheimer's Screening and Prevention Act is set to expand early diagnostic tests for Medicare beneficiaries, giving families more time to plan treatment + access support.

Dave Handy of the Alzheimer’s Project said early diagnosis offers a crucial roadmap for care.

FSU soccer coach Brian Pensky has moved on from last year's national title win and is building a new roster for 2026.

The Seminoles will play Sporting Jax today — 7 p.m. at the Seminole Soccer Complex.

Chaires-Capitola Little League from Tallahassee beat Columbus 16-1 in a run-rule-shortened game on Thursday, Aug.

6 at LLWS Southeast Park & will face defending champion Irmo, South Carolina, Friday afternoon.

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.