Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of September.
Good morning, Tallahassee.
Second Harvest of the Big Bend opened its 28,000 sqft facility on Entrepot Boulevard on Thursday, Sept.
24, where community leaders, donors, and volunteers gathered to expand capacity for packing and sorting food for local families in need.
Community members gathered at the new senior center on Welaunee Boulevard, which opened to provide resources and activities for Tallahassee’s growing senior population.
Little Feat will perform its Last Farewell Tour on March 3, 2027 at The Moon with doors opening at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m. plus Sixities Shows will perform live on Jan.
30 at the same venue.
FSU’s College of Communication and Information introduced a custom broadcast van for live productions that gave students hands-on experience during summer commencement ceremonies.
The mobile unit (equipped with 4K cameras and video switchers) was designed to train future media professionals.
City crews responded to a leaking valve at a water reclamation facility near 3190 Springhill Road that spilled approximately 6,700 gallons of sewage on Sept.
23, as the Florida Department of Environmental Protection noted concerns over recurring infrastructure failures.
FSU Health Communication expert Braidyn Lazenby led a study that found many GLP-1 users face stigma within their social circles, affecting how they discuss medication with providers and loved ones — a call for more tailored healthcare messaging.
Lifeline Connection, formerly 211 Big Bend, will rebrand on Oct.
1 as it faces a $70,000 financial deficit caused by a $40,000 state funding cut and high call volumes of 4,800 in a recent month, continuing to offer crisis support to the Big Bend area.
Florida State volleyball outlasted Miami in five sets at Tully Gymnasium on Wednesday, Sept.
23, winning 15-11 in the deciding set and improving their record. The Seminoles will meet Miami again on Sunday, Sept. 27, with coach Lindsay Allman citing new offensive strategies & bench support as key factors.
FAMU head coach Quinn Gray Sr. remains undecided on which quarterback will start in Saturday’s SWAC opener against Alabama A&M — the choice is between injured Dustin Fletcher and freshman Armond Parker as the Rattlers take the field at Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium at 7 p.m.
Maclay’s Marauders won the Big Bend Championship team title at Wakulla Sands Golf Club on Sep.
22 as they finished 303; Chiles’ junior Rhys Cochran claimed the individual title with a 69 round. The tournament brought together top local programs.
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