Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of October.
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💼 Business
Muse, an AI tool launched Sept.
8, is being tried by FSU students as a service that handles all travel planning, though some worry it may risk privacy, safety, and the environment. Tallahassee-based Sun World Travel stands by a human run service which it says offers more travel planning.
🎭 Culture
Midtown Reader in Tallahassee held Banned Books Week events on Saturday, Oct.
10 that sparked local discussion on book censorship. The bookstore offered a movie night, an audiobook walk and a bingo game to encourage community conversation.
📰 Economy
After Saturday, Oct. 10 drawing, the Powerball jackpot reached $516 million—a cash option of about $211.6 million is available from our local Tallahassee studio.
The next drawing will be held on Monday, Oct. 12 at 11 p.m. ET.
🌲 Environment
After Hurricane Isaias hit near Destin on Friday, Tallahassee experienced gusty winds and rain that knocked down trees and caused power outages for 25,000 customers; crews restored 98% of outages and firefighters contained a fire after a tree fell on Cavalcade Trail.
Cleanup and repairs continue throughout the city today.
Hurricane Isaias hit the Florida Panhandle on Oct.
9 as a strong Category 2 storm, causing widespread damage, broken windows, and power outages in parts of Tallahassee. County officials reported one unconfirmed death in Escambia County, and repairs may take days + further assessments are underway.
🏈 Sports
Florida State lost 44-20 to Louisville on Saturday, Oct.
9 after a failed fourth-and-goal attempt gave the Cardinals 35 unanswered points & turned the game in their favor. The Seminoles now must regroup ahead of their rivalry game against Miami next week.
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