Good morning, Tallahassee.

Oasis Christian Center and Amazon volunteers delivered $4,000 in school supplies to Bond Elementary on Monday (the school was chosen for its underserved status), helping 300 students and easing teacher expenses.

Starbucks announced it is closing nine Florida stores including its Tallahassee location, with many having shut down already; affected employees will be offered transfer opportunities plus severance support.

After FSU closed Westcott Fountain six months ago, students have shifted 21st birthday fountain throws to Heritage Fountain (by Doak Stadium), where parking shortages and changed traditions challenge the celebration; administrators maintain the current hours with no reopening planned.

FSU’s Center for Intensive English Studies announced it will permanently close its Intensive English and TEFL Certificate programs after more than 45 years due to funding issues and international trends.

Students already enrolled may complete their studies until Spring II 2027 (teach-out period) at campus in Tallahassee.

Northwest Tallahassee schools see progress in reading as the Florida Chamber of Commerce reports that 60% of third graders read at or above level while 40% still need help.

The ongoing If You Give a Child a Book campaign offers free books and accepts donations year-round.

A slow-moving cold front is forecast to bring rain to Tallahassee starting Friday through early next week, possibly easing moderate drought conditions.

Meteorologists forecast 1–1.5 inches of rain (70% chance on Monday) as El Niño may boost wet weather.

A major part of Tallahassee’s Airport Gateway project may be eliminated when state officials will not allow the use of necessary state-owned property for a key roadway segment.

Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency members are reviewing options to move forward.

NAMI Tallahassee offers free mental health support and advocacy through peer-led support groups and community outreach in Leon County.

The nonprofit, which started in 1989, is asking for volunteers (40 core volunteers) to lead group sessions and educational presentations to prevent crises.

Maclay hosted a 22-event swim meet on Sep.

23 at Maclay — both teams delivered strong performances as Maclay won 13 events and its boys led the score while Leon excelled in the girls' contests — and both will continue preparing for regional and state qualifications.

FAMU football has faced excessive penalties from mental mistakes over five games, costing the team crucial yardage + points, and Coach Gray said the bye week will be used to review fundamentals before the Oct.

10 game at Alabama State.

Florida State football sees key players including Jayvan Boggs and CJ Richards assume larger roles after a 34-7 win over Central Arkansas.

The Seminoles will face Virginia at Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 3 — raising hopes for a deeper lineup.