Good morning, Tallahassee.

Duke Energy is partnering with local aging groups to offer shelf-stable meals to Jefferson County residents age 60 and older at the Jefferson Public Library drive-through today at 9 a.m. Grab-and-go boxes include breakfast, lunch, dinner, and water (no documentation is needed) to help with hurricane season preparation.

Blake Dowling recapped the Chamber of Commerce Conference held Sunday, Aug.

24, where 500 community members and leaders networked and explored ways to boost business and nonprofit growth (including panel discussions and development presentations). New ideas are set to strengthen local collaboration.

Community Co-op Market faced a board vote on Aug.

24 amid dwindling cash reserves & urged members to spend $30 per visit to keep it open. The store at 1235 Apalachee Parkway has served local farmers and vendors for six years.

FSU Film alumni boosted the summer movie season; Nat Sanders edited Spider-Man: Brand New Day, David Robert Mitchell wrote, directed + produced The End of Oak Street, and Alex Ullom directed It Ends, which opened Aug.

21 and will expand Friday. Their work underscores FSU Film’s impact.

Florida State University, with a 175-year legacy, welcomes nearly 6,000 first-year students this fall as it continues its tradition of expanding access and success through innovative programs (such as the CARE advising center and a new honors program) on its Tallahassee campus.

Tallahassee/Leon County Consolidated Dispatch Center earned international acclaim when it was named Center of the Year & its director David Odom won Director of the Year by the Association of Professional Communications Operators.

A community celebration is planned to honor the achievement.

FAMU's new head coach Quinn Gray debuts his career on Saturday, Aug.

29 at 7 p.m. at Ken Riley Field as his team hosts Albany State; Gray, who led Albany State for three seasons, said the team is ready to compete + make a strong start.

FSU women's soccer began the 2026 season with wins over Stetson, FIU and FAU, but they lost to UF; the team, energized by five freshmen + 11 transfers, will face Georgia on Sept.

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Tallahassee Quarterback Club announced first-week high school football awards for standout players from Leon, Godby, Florida High and Maclay.

Godby’s quarterback Landon Dougherty earned offensive honors while Leon’s Randon Manausa, Florida High’s Micah Deem and Maclay’s Henry Richardson were also recognized — highlighting a promising start to the 2026 season.

FSU football enters game week as Coach Mike Norvell delays releasing the depth chart until game day ahead of the 7 p.m. season opener against New Mexico State at Doak Campbell Stadium.

He said practice matters (and he is confident his players will show growth from camp) as they prepare for Saturday’s matchup.