Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 23rd of August.
Good morning, Tallahassee.
A partial lunar eclipse will be visible in Florida on Aug.
27-28, as the Earth’s shadow covers about 93% of the moon, giving it a copper tint. Residents can plan to watch the event from dark areas (max at 12:12 a.m.), away from city lights.
After a crash injured a Crawfordville woman on Aug.
15, community members in Panacea started a GoFundMe for Mineral Springs Seafood to help longtime owners Tim and Kim Williams repair the store and keep selling their famed seafood dips along U.S. 98. A golf tournament is planned for Sept. 3.
Lemoyne Gallery in Tallahassee is hosting 'Mapped Journeys in Color and Verse', an exhibit by Susan Antoinette (from St. Petersburg) that revives abstract expressionism.
The show runs now through Sept. 19.
John Moran’s new journal, The Panacea Review, collects literary ephemera from local and global voices (from General Patton’s verse to Dante) and will release its third issue later in August.
The publication, based at Alligator Point, offers a unique look at Florida’s literary heritage and art.
In a church study held last Sunday evening, Tallahassee Fellowship members shared art inspired by nature to show care for creation; attendees displayed photographs, sculptures, and mementos (including ash from Mount Saint Helen’s 1980 eruption) to celebrate natural beauty and creative healing.
Thousands of FAMU and FSU students moved into dorms Saturday (with many parents helping) ahead of the new school year; classes begin Monday.
Akane Matsumoto launched pop-up venture Chubby Rice to serve Japanese onigiri with a Southern twist at local spots like Ology Brewing Co, where lines continue to grow.
She plans Saturday pop-ups and is exploring more days to share her family recipes (inspired by her time in Japan) with community fans.
A Tallahassee parent recommended three indoor toys when the summer heat keeps kids indoors, including a fort-building kit, Lego table + play pretend notepads that boost creativity and STEM skills.
Florida State Football is gearing up for its season opener against New Mexico State on Aug.
29 at Doak Campbell Stadium. The projected depth chart reveals key battles at quarterback & slot receiver as coach Mike Norvell prepares for a strong start.
At Tallahassee State College's Eagle Field, hundreds gathered Saturday, Aug.
22 to honor veteran umpire Landon Davis after his fatal car crash. The service — held where Davis umpired for over 30 years — celebrated his legacy in local baseball.
FAMU football held an open mock game ahead of its season opener against Albany State, with quarterback Isaiah Knowles praising the team’s performance as a promising sign for the upcoming contest.
Florida State senior Jack Whaley won the U.S. Amateur Championship on Aug.
16, earning exemptions to the 2027 Masters and U.S. Open (he is the first Seminole to win the title) as he returns to Tallahassee to boost team confidence for the upcoming season.
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