Good morning, Tallahassee.

Rick Kearney from the Kearney Center said a ($250,000) donation will help boost efforts to offer more than food and shelter to meet local needs.

He emphasized a shift toward comprehensive community services.

Tallahassee-based Danfoss Turbocor was named a top 8 finalist in the Coolest Thing Made in Florida competition (presented by the Florida Chamber of Commerce) on Aug.

27; public voting for the Top 4 is underway from Aug. 25 to Sept. 8, showcasing local manufacturing innovation.

Florida State University ranked among the nation’s top 20 public colleges in TIME’s inaugural ranking with a No. 17 spot among public universities & No. 53 overall, with President Richard McCullough highlighting strong student outcomes and record applicant numbers.

Tallahassee police warn that heavy traffic and road closures may delay travel as FSU & FAMU home games occur on Aug.

29, Sept. 26, and Oct. 31 with modifications planned around campus and downtown routes.

Perla Apartments on Gaines St. pushed its planned Aug.

21 student move-in to today after classes began, and residents received compensation (rent credits, hotel stays, and daily stipends) while construction teams work with city inspectors to finish final steps.

Former NFL quarterback Vince Young recalled how FSU lost him as a recruit after coach Bobby Bowden recruited him as a wide receiver, not a quarterback—he then signed with Texas and launched a historic career.

Florida State receiver Duce Robinson is set to lead his team in the season opener against New Mexico State tomorrow at Doak Campbell as his on-field performance and Tallahassee community work earned him a nomination for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.

At Gene Cox Stadium on Aug.

21, some fans used screenshots of digital tickets to enter the crowded Godby-Rickards football game, prompting officials to review ticket procedures and consider moving future high-demand games to FAMU’s Bragg Stadium. Officials reported that about 4,550 people attended the event.

Leon County high school cross country kicked off on Aug.

21 with Bolles HS hosting the Cecil Field Summer Classic in Jacksonville and continued on Aug. 22 at Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park with the Dueling Summits meet, where Leon’s boys claimed the individual and team titles + the girls finished second.