Good morning, Tallahassee.

Hundreds of Leon County families received over 22,500 lbs of food from a Farm Share distribution in Tallahassee supported by the Sheriff's Office—this aid came amid rising back-to-school expenses and ongoing food insecurity.

CareerSource Capital Region is hosting a resource fair on Friday, Sept.

4 at Tallahassee State College Workforce Development Building on Appleyard Drive, offering free access to job, housing, food, legal, and health services from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (preregistration advised).

Johnston’s Meat Market (a century-old business) will open a new store at 3628 Shamrock Street West in Killearn Village Square to offer local residents fresh meats, custom cuts and smoked products.

The new location brings the traditional neighborhood butcher shop concept to a busy area.

Leon County added nearly 1,600 jobs in the past year and outpaced larger Florida counties; however, its average weekly wage increased only $23 to $1,249, placing it in the lower half of the 27-county group according to QCEW data released Aug.

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FSU & FAMU earned top spots in Niche’s 2027 College Rankings released on Aug.

31; FSU was rated A+ and named the nation’s top party school while FAMU kept its No. 1 HBCU rank. The rankings highlight robust academic and social experiences at local colleges.

The Florida Department of Education proposed new rules that will require public colleges and universities to set clear policies on AI use and notify parents when dual-enrolled minors use AI in class.

The proposal is set to be reviewed on Sept. 16 at Polk State College's Winter Haven Campus.

Deep tropical moisture linked to remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly is fueling heavy rain and flash flood risks across Florida today and later this week.

Tallahassee residents should be alert for storms + rapid showers that could lead to ponding in low areas.

Florida Gov. DeSantis declared September as Preparedness Month on Sept.

1 to urge residents to ready emergency kits as forecasters track tropical waves and enhanced moisture + predict periodic downpours through the Labor Day weekend.

Two FSU teams received the 2026 Florida TaxWatch Productivity Awards at the Florida Historic Capitol Museum for creating an immersive child welfare lab and restructuring off-campus custodial services that save taxpayer money.

FSU’s $5 million bid for the SAE fraternity house was voided on Sept.

2 when the owner filed for bankruptcy; a Chapter 11 hearing is set for Sept. 17 to decide if the property stays with the current owner.

Florida State will host SMU on Monday, Sept.

7 at 7:30 p.m. at Doak Campbell Stadium. The game will be a crucial test for the Seminoles as they try to bounce back after Week 0.

FSU Marching Chiefs will travel to three away games against Alabama, Louisville, and Miami during the 2026 season.

Director David Plack said the road trips will boost team spirit while showcasing the band’s rich tradition.

Florida High ran a strong show at the Yellow Jacket XC Invitational on Aug.

29 at Thomas County Central Middle School in Thomasville, Georgia as its girls team won while its boys team finished second, led by sophomore Lawson Phillips (17:15.80) who won the individual 5,000-meter race.