Good morning, Tallahassee.

Leon County School Board is addressing rising student discipline actions by tightening its Matrix (a standardized set of rules) and partnering with local law enforcement to expand safety presentations on weapons, vaping, and fighting to middle schools.

Tallahassee firefighters greeted elementary students on the first day back at every school as the new academic year began, including at Bond Elementary at 7:30 a.m. The department donated school supplies + continued its Lunch Buddies program to support students.

Students returned to Sealey Elementary School on Aug.

12 for the new school year. School leaders welcomed the children with engaging activities (Leon County Schools Superintendent Rocky Hanna visited) as classes resumed.

The National Weather Service warned residents that hazardous heat will continue this week as 64 counties remain under advisories—only the western Panhandle is not affected.

Residents are urged to take precautions as heat indices climb to 105 to 110 and temperatures stay high.

As hatchling season ramps up, Tallahassee residents are advised to keep a safe distance from protective alligators near yards and pools.

If you see one, call the FWC's free Nuisance Alligator Hotline (866-FWC-GATOR) to arrange proper removal.

School zone speed cameras resumed operation at 28 schools on Wednesday as students returned, with cameras active 30 minutes before and after school.

Police said drivers exceeding the speed limit by 10 mph may receive a $100 fine, and funds collected help bolster local school and safety programs.

FSU College of Medicine received a $19 million federal grant to launch six new healthcare projects in rural regions today, addressing food insecurity, behavioral health, preventive care, telehealth and more across the Northwest and Southwest areas (partners must show progress by Sept. 30).

Florida State’s nutrition team powers Seminoles’ practices and games by preparing meals, snacks and teaching cooking classes & grocery tours to boost players’ performance; an exclusive FSU football special will air Aug.

29 on FOX49 and again on The CW ahead of the season kickoff.