Good morning, Tallahassee.

Family and friends gathered to honor Rev.

Derek Steele, son of late civil rights activist C.K. Steele, at a celebration of life and laid him to rest. The memorial served as a time to remember his legacy & contributions to the community.

NAI TALCOR's Ed Murray shared updates on Aug.

16 at the Chamber Conference about new companies and rising developments that will boost our business scene & drive local growth.

Moe's Southwest Grill closed 16 locations from Virginia to Florida, including two in Tallahassee, after Quality Fresca filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection + earlier shutdowns resulted from pandemic after-effects and rising costs.

MoFA hosts Friendly Arbitration: Honoré Daumier on Crime, Justice, and Punishment, an exhibition showing the artist’s prints that comment on legal themes; the event runs daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. until Saturday, Dec.

12.

At Tall Timbers Research Station, biologists are tracking native snake populations today (using traps set across the grounds) and testing for an invasive lungworm that affects snake health.

Their study replicates past research to examine how changes in land management influence habitat shifts.

Florida experienced dangerous heat yesterday with indices reaching 105-112 degrees — the National Hurricane Center tracked three tropical waves even though no cyclone is expected in the next seven days.

Godby's running back Kamren McMillan credited his father for inspiring his football journey and explained his commitment to South Alabama during a recent interview.

He said his decision honors family advice and connects his roots to his future in the game.

FSU golf standout Jack Whaley won the U.S. Amateur Championship on Sunday afternoon by beating Stanford’s Jay Leng Jr. at Merlon Golf Club, earning exemptions to the U.S. Open and British Open next year (he may also be invited to The Masters).

Chiles High School hosted a preseason volleyball tournament featuring local high school teams from Big Bend and the Panhandle, giving teams early experience before the season begins.