Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of October.
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🏘️ Community
Retired Master Sgt. and Green Beret JB Jones celebrated his 82nd birthday, known for running a popular barbeque restaurant near the Florida-Georgia line for over 20 years.
🎓 Education
Leon County Schools won a $250,000 lawsuit settlement against Juul Labs, using part of the funds to install vape detectors in high school bathrooms to combat student vaping.
🌲 Environment
Florida officials assure there is no fuel shortage as Hurricane Milton approaches, with measures in place to keep supplies flowing despite expected evacuations and slower highway traffic.
🏛️ Government
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell heads to Tallahassee to coordinate with local officials for the preparation and response to the approaching Category 4 Hurricane Milton, promising extensive federal support.
A 68-page report highlights a potential safety concern with Leon County's jail overcrowding, city commission candidate Dot Inman Johnson faces scrutiny over campaign finances, Chiles high school leads volleyball rankings, Hurricane Milton threatens Tampa Bay as a major category 3 storm, a NYC official is charged in federal investigation, states sue TikTok over mental health impacts, and US stock markets see gains.
🏈 Sports
Florida State football struggles with a 1-5 record, hindered by ineffective running game, poor defense, and numerous penalties.
The latest MaxPreps high school volleyball rankings show Chiles High leading Leon County schools, with significant games and a cancellation due to Hurricane Milton.
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TFP Food Festival: Shop Local, Shop Small
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Star Wars: A New Hope Concert
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Wolfpack Homecoming Celebration 2024
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2024 Fall Career Fair at Lively Technical College
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