Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of October.
Good morning, Tallahassee.
Leon County's Point-in-Time count on January 26 shows a 15% drop in homelessness since last year, reaching 557 people — the lowest figure since 2022.
Tallahassee's Knight Creative Communities Institute ended its nearly 20-year placemaking program on Oct.
8 at Cascades Park outside Argonaut Coffee. The group will share a how-to guide for community groups to replicate its work.
Chile & Chili's, a famed spot for authentic Oaxacan food, closed its Tennessee Street food truck on Sept.
27 after an immigration enforcement operation while its Governor's Square Mall location continues serving customers—leaving long-time fans saddened by the change.
Leon County employees and residents filled sandbags at the Northeast Branch Library on Friday, Oct.
9 as a precaution for Hurricane Isaias — available sandbags are limited to 15 per household.
Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin and is moving north with 90 mph winds and a 5.5 ft storm surge, while Tallahassee remains under a tornado watch until 6 a.m. eastern; local officials advise residents to secure property + monitor safety updates + follow official instructions.
FAMU snapped its four-game losing streak with a 28-27 win over Alabama State on Friday afternoon in Montgomery by blocking a last-second field goal.
The team will travel next weekend to face Jackson State.
Florida State took the road to face the Louisville Cardinals on Oct.
8, 1:00 p.m. ET. The Seminoles looked to end a 10-game road losing streak and improve to 4-2 by exploiting Louisville’s weak run & pass defense.
Louisville football beat FSU 44-20 at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium on Oct.
9, as Louisville rushed for 397 yards & set a record with a 97-yard touchdown run while FSU struggled to keep up on offense.
FSU baseball welcomes 24 new players and 16 returners as they gear up for fall ball with an exhibition game today at Blue Wahoos Stadium in Pensacola and home contests on Oct.
16 and 17 in Tallahassee.
Florida State women's volleyball beat Jacksonville University Dolphins 3-1 at Tully Gymnasium on Wednesday, Oct.
7, extending their home winning streak to four. Coach Allman said her team overcame a set setback and showed strong effort.
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