Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 31st of August.
Good morning, Tallahassee.
A Tallahassee woman organized cards for 29 National Guardsmen (including her son) deployed in the Middle East.
She sends timely encouragement and support to bolster the community's care for local service members.
The Community Co-op in south Tallahassee has seen a rise in sales and customer visits after it announced financial struggles and will hold a board meeting soon to decide if the support is enough to keep the store open (a valued hub for local events).
FSU instructors are offering courses and workshops that teach students to blend clear business communication with personal authenticity; experts advise using AI carefully to avoid robotic messages + encourage real personality.
Florida Lottery winners have claimed million-dollar prizes from Powerball drawings, with a ticket from Racetrac in Fort Myers winning $1 million from the Aug.
12 drawing and another win from a Publix store on Aug. 17; the next drawing is today at (11 p.m. ET) filmed at a Tallahassee studio.
Lundberg Family Farms has recalled over 27,000 packages of Jasmine white rice due to possible contamination (UPC 073416040281 with lot numbers 260201MA or 260202MA) after the FDA expanded a recall on Aug.
27; local residents who purchased the product are urged to discard the rice and seek refunds from retailers.
Today, a guide from FSView helps students sort through Tallahassee's thrift store scene by spotlighting Rearview Vintage and Vinyl, Real Cool Time Records, Talquin Trading Co. and more.
Living Harvest offers affordable finds while supporting rehabilitation programs (an extra benefit for shoppers).
Florida State won 34-17 over the Aggies at Doak S.
Campbell Stadium on Aug. 29, showing strong defense and key plays from senior defensive back Quindarrius Jones + fifth-year quarterback Ashton Daniels in their season opener.
FAMU head coach Quinn Gray (former quarterback) made an emotional debut Saturday as the Rattlers beat Albany State 20-7 at Bragg Stadium.
Gray recalled missing his late father and vowed to fire up the reactivated cannon to boost scoring in upcoming games.
FSU coach Mike Norvell called Ethan Pritchard a 'walking miracle' after the player vowed to walk on his own for the season opener at Doak Campbell.
His supportive words + set an upbeat tone for the upcoming game.
College football returned Saturday, energizing local fans in Tallahassee + boosting community spirit as teams took the field.
The season's kickoff provided a refreshing change for the community.
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