Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of September.
Good morning, Tallahassee.
Several venues host diverse live music events in September (926 Bar and Grill, The Bark, the Moon, and Calvin’s Coffee House offer indie, drag, metal, electro-pop, and open mic shows).
Shows begin at 8:30 p.m. with tickets from $10 to $219, giving locals many options.
Deep Brewing is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a four-day event from Sept.
4 to Sept. 7 at (2855 Pablo Ave.). The event will feature daily new beer releases, brunches, and a watch party for the FSU-SMU game, plus the debut of limited-edition labels and a mobile oyster cart.
OLLI at FSU is offering fall classes for active adults that include topics like history and pickleball; classes are held in person or via Zoom across various Tallahassee locations.
The Fall Showcase is scheduled for Sept. 9 at FSU’s Turnbull Center & most classes begin the week of Oct. 5.
Florida’s State University System voted to bar undocumented students from its 12 public universities starting in the 2027-2028 academic year.
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins called the move common sense after similar policies were adopted by the Board of Education.
Florida State University released new renderings for a Northwest project showcasing housing, dining & parking during an Aug.
28 board meeting. The renderings could boost campus facilities, with more details expected in upcoming discussions.
Lily Ma, a senior at Chiles High School, won a national Humane Science Award for her research on stem cell treatments for Alzheimer's disease+ she worked with mentors from FAMU/FSU College of Engineering and earned one of five awards at the International Science and Engineering Fair.
University leaders accepted recommendations for student-athlete rule changes on Thursday.
They proposed mandatory financial literacy training, advisors to manage earnings through trusts, and a commercially reasonable fee for sports agent registration (further action in Congress is expected).
The Alexus House, honoring late teacher Alexus Hill who died at 28 last year, offers free tutoring, mentoring, and job placement for Tallahassee youth.
Mom Brianna Mansell praises the space & Hill’s family has launched a $30 birthday campaign with an epilepsy walk set for Nov. 14.
Florida State University and the Leon County Sheriff’s Office completed a three-year study that showed police de-escalation techniques lower force in nearly 97% of encounters.
LCSO has expanded its training program — a model for evidence-based policing — and the partners will present the findings at a national conference.
Walmart has recalled its Great Value organic triple berry blend sold in 16 states, including Florida, due to possible E. coli contamination + customers should return any package with lot code 6040 01-6 and a best if used by Feb.
9 for a full refund.
Tallahassee eatery Fly by Philly's reopened today on Apalachee Parkway with a new look that includes an upgraded bar, sound system, and dog-friendly patio called The Ruck Club.
The menu now offers cheesesteaks + pizzas with Grandma’s red gravy, boneless wings, and other chicken dishes.
Kamren McMillan rushed for 181 yards and two touchdowns as Godby defeated Pensacola Catholic 21+10 at Cox Stadium on Sept.
4, and the Cougars will face Camden County next week.
Florida State golfer Jack Whaley became the first Nole to win the U.S. Amateur Championship on Sept.
4 at Merion Golf Club (Delaware County). His win earned exemptions into major tournaments in 2027 and boosts his senior season with FSU.
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