Good morning, Tallahassee.

Residents in Tallahassee are calling for a public 400-meter track after Leon County Schools closed community tracks in June.

Romeko Card leads an online initiative and says local officials have discussed potential sites such as Apalachee Regional Park — though no commitment has been made.

Tallahassee Senior Center opened its second location on Welaunee Boulevard on Sept.

23, 2026, as local leaders and community members gathered for a ribbon cutting celebration with live music and speeches.

Tallahassee restaurateur George Koikos, who opened his first restaurant in 1969 and served the community for over 50 years, died Sept.

21 at 92 with funeral arrangements pending.

Residents can now shop at the new Ollie's Bargain Outlet at 4300 West Tennessee Street, where name brand products are priced up to 70% off typical retail prices & offer everyday savings.

Amazon is set to launch Prime Air drone delivery as it hires local workers to monitor flights + prepare packages and support daily operations; an open house next month will let residents meet the team and learn about the new service.

Diesel now tops $6 per gallon in Tallahassee, and small business owner Kurtis Miller said Gorilla Land Preservation now spends nearly double on fuel compared to last year — county services also reported a 75-percent increase for EMS and public works since April.

Yesterday, Sept. 23, the Powerball jackpot climbed to $332M with a $141.7M cash option when the drawing was filmed in a Tallahassee TV studio at 11 p.m. ET; the next drawing will be on Saturday, Sept.

26.

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson delivered the 'Saving the West' lecture at FSU on Sept.

22 at Ruby Diamond Concert Hall (as part of the IGC Fall Speaker Series) to discuss transatlantic relations and global alliances. He will next speak at Harding University on Oct. 12.

Florida State University reports an 85% three-year graduation rate for transfer students—a statewide record achieved before today—and leaders Heather Bishop and Robin Haggins win national awards, with their honors scheduled to be presented in Charlotte from June 29 to July 1, 2027.

Four FSU Chemistry faculty received over $2M in NSF grants this summer to boost new materials research that aims to improve energy, data storage, and clean water solutions.

The three-year projects will also support student lab work — giving hands-on research experience.

Consumers in Tallahassee are advised to inspect their freezers for recalled bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine from Walmart due to possible listeria contamination — check for lots L6079C and L6080C and follow FDA guidelines to return products for a refund.

In August, 47 single-family construction permits were issued in Tallahassee, a 20.5% increase from last August, & a 29.6% rise in the three-month average compared to last year.

Permit value fell 34.3% to $8.8 million from $13.4 million last August.