Good morning, Tallahassee.

Firefighters from Station 16 teamed up with the City of Tallahassee Animal Service Center today to boost pet adoptions by featuring dogs like Andi, Olive, Pie, Penny, & Majesty.

Interested residents can fill out an online form or visit the open kennel Tuesday to Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Tallahassee Police Department graduated a new group of radKIDS participants on Thursday, Aug.

20, who learned personal safety skills to avoid risky situations — with instructors and families supporting the program. The hands-on training builds confidence in local children.

A proposed Buc-ee's travel center in Leon County cleared its pre-submittal permit requirements and is advancing to final approval (its progress hints at regional business growth).

WalletHub ranked Florida the second most fun state, noting high numbers of restaurants, amusement parks + marinas per capita.

The ranking highlighted the strong local offering in outdoor recreation and cultural attractions for residents.

Tallahassee International Airport reported an 8% rise in July passenger traffic as Breeze Airways added 4,196 new travelers (lifting numbers from 73,005 to 78,869) and ended 15 months of decline.

Florida's minimum wage will rise to $15 per hour for non-tipped employees and $11.98 for tipped workers on Sept.

30, following a voter-approved amendment; future increases will be tied to inflation.

Talquin Electric issued a precautionary boil water notice for the Meadows Water System in eastern Leon County, affecting 1,878 water services.

Officials advise residents to boil water for one minute and run taps to flush shifting sediments that may cause discolored water and stain clothes.

Florida allocated nearly $188M for rural health care improvements as part of a state initiative to bring preventive services and telehealth to underserved areas, with FAMU receiving $10M and FSU $19M to expand care.

The funding targets rural counties (Gadsden, Jefferson, Madison) and is expected to start soon.

The FDA upgraded the recall of GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries to a Class I alert due to potential E. coli contamination that infected 12 people (with four hospitalized), prompting Florida residents to check freezers and return recalled items to Publix for refunds.

FAMU Rattler Boosters will host their Kickoff Luncheon fundraiser (2 p.m. to 6 p.m.) and Fan Day (4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.) at the Al Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center on Saturday, Aug.

22 to raise funds for student-athletes ahead of the football season opener on Aug. 29.