Good morning, Tallahassee.

Residents can look forward to a ribbon cutting for Tallahassee's second senior center on Wednesday, Sept.

23 at 10:30 a.m. at 2743 Welaunee Blvd; the 40,000 sqft facility for adults aged 50 and older will offer a gym with indoor pickleball courts, educational classes and art and music programs.

Volunteer fire departments in Leon County are calling on residents to serve as emergency responders + support staff as call volumes increase with the community's growth.

Residents can contact their local department to learn how to join the effort.

Bank of America has announced a $16,000 grant to the FSU Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship to boost its Small Business Executive Program, Nonprofit Executive Program and LEAP initiative.

The grant will help local entrepreneurs gain skills, mentorship and overcome financial barriers for business growth in Leon County.

Snow Strippers headlined an energetic show at The Moon on Sept.

10 during their Florida tour, with openers including Florida DJ hopper1000, Los Angeles duo Nation, and Evilgiane. The performance gave local fans a rare chance to enjoy alternative electronic music.

After summer break, FSU students living off-campus at The Odyssey in Collegetown discovered mold on their belongings on Sept.

14. Property managers are reviewing the issue — aiming to address potential health concerns quickly.

Superintendent Rocky Hanna is hosting sales tax meetings at six Leon schools as voters weigh extending the half-penny tax that brings in $30M yearly.

He speaks today at Leon High School at 6 p.m. with extra sessions on Sept. 14, 16, 23, 29 and Oct. 1.

City officials urge residents to check their FEMA flood risk as multiple sources, including drainage ditches, lakes and streams, may cause flooding; a Flood Prevention and Preparedness brochure will be available with City Utilities bills this month (homes in floodplains face a 1% annual risk even if previously unaffected).

Florida State's women's golf team won the Folds of Honor Collegiate tournament in Grand Haven with a 7-stroke comeback led by Haruhi Nakatani, who earned her first win.

The Seminoles are competing at the Jackson T. Stephens Cup at PGA Frisco in Texas — continuing their Labor Day weekend success.

Canadian waterskiers Jaimee Bull and Charlie Ross won their races at the Lake 38 Pro-Am in Gadsden County on Sunday.

Bull cleared one buoy in the Open Women Slalom as Ross cleared five in the men’s division to boost his top world ranking.

Coach Norvell visited FSU quarterback commit Logan Flaherty in Port Charlotte on Sept.

11 amid growing criticism, reinforcing their close bond as the team faces challenges. Flaherty praised Norvell’s support and noted that regular talks have built trust for Florida State’s future.

Leon County is planning its bid to bring the World Athletics Cross Country Championships back to Tallahassee in 2029 and explore a long—term hosting role at Apalachee Regional Park.

County staff completed pre—qualification and will update commissioners today at the meeting, while bid deadlines are Oct. 23 and Jan. 29.

FSU announced Monday that Michael Alford was no longer serving as athletic director and vice president.

FSU President McCullough named Bruce Warwick interim director while a national search for a permanent successor continues.