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Former FSU star Paul McGowan, a veteran firefighter, fell 30 feet during a training drill in March 2024 and his wife now seeks answers after he was not taken to a hospital immediately, prompting a pending benefits claim.

Momo's Pizza, known for its giant New York-style slices at three local spots, will open a fourth location in North Tallahassee this fall on 6802 Thomasville Road.

The restaurant will share a patio with Cancun's Sports Bar & Grill and host live music & arcade games.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved the gag grouper season to run Sept.

1 through Sept. 30 in Gulf state waters excluding Monroe County & match NOAA's federal season, and anglers on private boats must renew the State Reef Fish Angler Designation to fish.

Crews in Leon County closed Meridian Road and the intersection of Miccosukee and Dempsey Mayo roads Friday to remove hazardous trees that could fall during hurricane season.

Local officials urge drivers and residents to watch for tree decay signs (such as dead branches) for safety.

Florida's Second Chance Act now requires every high school student athlete to get a medical evaluation (including an EKG scan) before playing school sports.

The law, inspired by the tragic death of Chance Gainer, took effect July 1 and aims to catch hidden heart conditions before they escalate.

A portion of West Carolina Street will be renamed for the late Rev.

Jesse Jackson on Tuesday, Aug. 11 with a ceremony scheduled at 10:30 a.m. at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church (224 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd).

Florida's Department of Health reported four dengue cases in nearby counties, and advisories were issued in Alachua, Leon, Hillsborough, and Palm Beach.

The update lists key symptoms for dengue + West Nile with tips to help avoid mosquito bites.

Mountain Shores Properties plans to build a six-story, 153-room hotel with a full-service restaurant and parking garage — pending talks with Hilton, Marriott, or Hyatt.

Construction is set to begin in fall 2027 and the hotel will open before the 2029 graduation season on one of downtown's last undeveloped parcels.

Local building permits for single-family homes reached 75 in July, an increase +92.3% from 39 last year as permit value rose to $16.6 million from $11.5 million, according to county and city records.

The three-month average data shows a steady upward trend in permit approvals.

Top high school swimmers in Leon County are gearing up for the 2026-2027 season as they return to help their teams after key athletes graduate.

Notable returners include Owen Ekk from Chiles and Jacob Askey from Leon, both of whom posted strong times last season and are set to boost their programs.

Florida State's defense is cutting egos and building accountability as coach Tony White leads a cultural shift among all players.

The team embraced the change after a 5-7 season and will test its selfless mindset when games begin on Aug. 29.

Chaires-Capitola Little League from Tallahassee played on Friday night against Irmo in the Little League World Series Southeast regional; if the team lost, it will face an elimination game today, with the winner set to advance and play on Sunday.

Linebacker Chris Jones, a transfer from Southern Miss, is already showing his strong play for FSU in practice with aggressive tackles and quick moves.

He will join the preseason scrimmage in Tallahassee Sunday, Aug. 9 — a chance for him to boost FSU’s defense further.

FAMU football holds its first preseason scrimmage today at Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium under new head coach Quinn Gray Sr, as players will be evaluated for physicality and to set the team’s two-deep depth chart.