Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of October.
Good morning, Tallahassee.
An immigration raid shuttered Chile & Chili’s West Tennessee Street truck on Sept.
25, prompting local residents to rally for support on Sept. 30 as the restaurant continues to serve its popular Mexican street tacos at the Governor Square Mall location.
During FSU Family Weekend on Oct.
2, the Arts & Culture Editor guided her family through local bars & campus events, starting with a campus tour and block party and ending with game day drinks at Gordo’s. The event celebrated a blend of college life and family traditions.
FSU School of Theatre launches its five-production season — beginning Oct.
16 at Richard G. Fallon and Lab Theatres. The season runs through April 18 with tickets priced from $10 to $35 available online and at the Fine Arts Ticket Office.
FSU dance seniors join professional dancers on Oct.
6 at Nancy Smith Fichter Dance Theatre for the Opening Nights event by Adele Myers and Dancers. The performance gives the seniors a chance to learn and show their talent for a live audience & build professional relationships.
Florida State University selected Emily Lopez and Jim Pfohl as the 2026 Max Carraway Employees of the Year.
Lopez was honored for leading library programs and connecting students with campus resources, while Pfohl was recognized for managing laboratory operations during key facility moves.
Odell Haggins Jr., a longtime FSU player and coach, was inducted into the College of Criminology and Criminal Justice Hall of Fame on Oct.
1 at Beth Moor Lounge in Tallahassee. The event also launched an endowed scholarship to support local criminology students.
Fay’s remnants (unlikely to redevelop due to strong wind shear and dry air) are moving in the Atlantic while heavy rain from Hurricane Polo will hit the Panhandle and North Florida this weekend.
The city updated progress on the Southside Transit Center, where crews expect complete exterior finishes this month after a delay from a mis-installed steel beam frame.
Work on interior framing and systems continues at the center on Orange Avenue + Meridian Street.
After a bye week, Valdosta State retooled its game plan following a loss at UNC Pembroke and will host Erskine at Bazemore-Hyder stadium today at 4:00.
Coach Graham Craig said the team focused on correcting errors during practice.
Maclay Middle School football turned its season around from last year's 0-6 record to a 4-1 start this fall by winning four games (three being shutouts) before dropping a match to Franklin County; the team will face Holy Comforter on Oct.
8 at home and Oct. 13 away.
Florida State University fired its athletic director Michael Alford on September 14 amid rising financial challenges.
The search for a new director will begin as the department shoulders $437 million in debt + an obligation of $45.6 million to head coach Norvell if dismissed.
Today at 3:30 p.m. on ESPN2, Florida State will host Virginia who is 3-1 with wins against NC State, Norfolk State, & Delaware as the Seminoles, holding a 14-5 record against the Cavaliers, look to adjust their red zone play following strong practice sessions.
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