Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 9th of August.
Good morning, Tallahassee.
Sleep In Heavenly Peace built beds for kids last year and plans 60 new builds but needs 1,200 to 1,500 sqft donated space—essential to store wood, sheets, pillows, and materials; without it, the organization may cut back on its work.
Pyramid Studios will present its original musical 'Radio Underground!' directed by Arts Director Robert Clements, created by students with disabilities.
It will take place on Saturday, Aug. 15 at The Moon (doors open at 5 p.m. and the performance begins at 7 p.m.) with $15 general admission.
Tallahassee-based bestselling author Mark Mustian received widespread acclaim for his latest novel Boy With Wings, which earned the Grand Prize for Fiction at the Next Generation Indie Book Awards and a Bronze Prize in Historical Fiction at the IPPY Awards.
The 1930s-set work was also a finalist in several competitions.
Danfoss Turbocor in Tallahassee remains a finalist in the Florida Chamber’s Coolest Thing Made in Florida competition as public voting runs until Aug.
18 (voters can cast one vote per email each day) to boost local manufacturing and support job growth by 2030.
Local early voters kicked off early voting on Aug.
8 at Souls to the Polls off South Monroe Street, where they enjoyed meals, live music and interactions with local candidates.
Florida State receiver Tae'Shaun Gelsey earned praise at preseason camp in Jacksonville and is set to see more playing time this season after appearing in only four games last year, with coaches noting his improved confidence.
A four-team scrimmage took place Saturday at Cox Stadium featuring teams from Rickards, Leon, Madison County and Florida High, with Peter Holland Jr offering a breakdown of standout performers.
Chaires 12U Little League won 8-1 on Friday night against South Carolina, moving into the Regional Semifinal.
They will rest until Sunday at 2 pm when they face the winner of Saturday's game between Alabama and Tennessee.
The Florida A&M Rattlers held their first fall scrimmage on Saturday night at Bragg Memorial Stadium (Ken Riley Field) with both offense and defense showing flashes.
Coach Gray said penalties need reduction before the team opens its season against Albany State on Aug. 29.
Xfinity customers in Florida may lose access to NFL Network and NFL RedZone as Comcast and Disney/ESPN negotiate a new deal after the contract expired in April; the companies aim for fair pricing while social media shows growing customer frustration (local viewers expressing concern).
Coach Bill Ragans said the Chiles football team is rebuilding after most key starters graduated, and only senior linebacker Mason McCants returns on defense—the Timberwolves will kick off their season on Aug.
21 at home against Impact Christian Academy as new talent mixes with veteran leadership.
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