Good morning, Tallahassee.

West Carolina Street will be renamed in honor of Rev.

Jesse Jackson; a ceremony is set for today at 10:30 a.m. at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.

Residents and local historical groups are urging preservation of the nearly 120 year old Wahnish Cigar Factory at 469 St. Francis St. after a proposal to demolish it for an apartment project was postponed until a September review.

Barbering students from Lively Technical College offered free back-to-school haircuts to Griffin Middle School students on Monday, Aug.

10 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event gave students on-the-job training (a boost to their skills) while letting kids feel confident for the new school year.

Leon County schools in Tallahassee will begin classes tomorrow, Aug.

12, following adjustments to state laws on start times. In Florida, 38 counties open on Aug. 10 while three counties start on Aug. 13 as districts choose their own schedules.

Florida State University’s College of Fine Arts will launch the School of Design at the start of the 2026-27 academic year to broaden its acclaimed design programs.

A private celebration is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 28 at the William Johnston Building.

FAMU DRS named Marlon Williams-Clark interim principal and his appointment was announced on Sunday—just before students returned Monday to start the new school year.

Florida's vaccine mandates remain unchanged today after the surgeon general called to end them last September.

Local pediatricians report rising vaccine hesitancy and higher exemption rates, fueling calls for future legislative review.

Taylor Farms recalled jalapeno salsa, dips and prepared foods from retailers including Kroger + Trader Joe’s in Florida due to a salmonella risk.

Shoppers with products marked best if used by Aug. 16 should discard them + seek refunds from their purchase location.

FSU coach Mike Norvell is under pressure as five key games this season may decide his job.

The team starts with SMU on Sept. 7 and faces Alabama on Sept. 19, along with road games against Louisville, Miami and Florida.

Florida A&M football named Isaiah Knowles, a transfer from Albany State, its starting quarterback ahead of the season + he will lead the Rattlers in the season opener against Albany State on Aug.

29.

Lincoln High School's football team kicks off its season with new quarterback Tommy Hutchinson and coach Matt Jackson crediting the team's strong chemistry.

They will face the Gadsden County Jaguars at Lawton-Chiles High School Friday at 7 p.m.