Good morning, Tallahassee.

FSU football matriarch Ann Bowden turned 94 on Monday as she celebrated her milestone away from her former Tallahassee home, which was sold at auction in March and is now back on the market.

Seminole Boosters are negotiating a deal to keep the historic property connected to the university.

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is hosting the Baby & Family Fair this Saturday, Sept.

12, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Jack L. McLean Community Center, where local parents and parents-to-be can attend free classes on pregnancy, childbirth and child development + receive car seat safety checks by certified experts.

Florida State University’s Marching Chiefs will perform in the 101st Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, Nov.

25 in New York—the first collegiate band from Florida to participate—while the College of Music launches a $1 million campaign to support the 420-member trip.

Local businesses enjoy a boost when Florida State games bring in fans, increasing revenue for hotels, restaurants & retail stores in College Town.

Vendors are already planning months ahead for high-profile matches that draw visitors from across the country.

FSU will host bestselling author David Brooks in a free public talk with President Richard McCullough on Thursday, Sept.

10 at Ruby Diamond Concert Hall — doors open at 5 p.m. for a discussion on leadership and character that will engage students in thoughtful dialogue.

FSU launched its new School of Design today in the William Johnston Building (near Landis Green) for the 2026-27 academic year, offering interior and interdisciplinary design degrees plus a graphic design certificate to nearly 200 students.

FSU student-athletes have new STEM scholarship opportunities through a three-year agreement between FSU Athletics and Tallahassee-based Danfoss announced on Sept.

7; the program will offer internships, research funding & facility tours to help students explore careers beyond sports.

The final phase of the Capital Cascades Trail project brings stormwater improvements south of Orange Avenue and connects the historic Leon High School to Lake Henrietta along Springhill Road—linking trails with nearby neighborhoods and recreational facilities.

City officials urge residents to keep streams, ditches, and inlets free of debris to prevent flood risks — even grass clippings and branches can block stormwater systems.

Residents can call 850-891-4968 to report blockages, while those outside city limits are advised to contact Leon County.

FSU football hosted No. 19 SMU yesterday at Doak Campbell Stadium — the first meeting of its kind in program history.

The game followed a win over New Mexico State and marked the start of ACC play.

College football’s season opener features SMU versus Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium+ SMU is favored by 2.5 points after a strong season while Florida State, fresh from a win over New Mexico State, will rely on key players and starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.

Florida State soccer finished with a 1-1 tie against Rice University on Sunday, Sept.

6 at the Seminole Soccer Complex — junior Wrianna Hudson scored early and freshman Sloane Popov equalized late.