Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of October.
Good morning, Tallahassee.
Bethel Missionary Baptist Church celebrated its 156th anniversary today in Tallahassee – local leaders including Rev.
Al Sharpton and civil rights attorney Ben Crump honored its historic role while outlining ongoing support for education, housing and community services.
Tallahassee firefighters rescued a golden retriever from a ditch Saturday morning following Hurricane Isaias + which brought down trees and power lines across the city.
The effort underscores ongoing emergency support as recovery continues.
Tallahassee's 101-year-old Kate Kerr, one of about 30 surviving 'Rosies,' built B-24s at Ypsilanti’s Willow Run plant during WWII — her daughter is working with Representative Neil Dunn’s office to secure an official certificate and plaque addition to honor her service.
A guide lists Tallahassee’s top fall festivals.
It features the FSU Halloween Circus on Oct. 23–24 and 29–30, the Greek Food Festival at Holy Mother of God church on Oct. 23–24, and the Halloween Symphony at Cascades Park on Oct. 30 — a busy local calendar — as fall begins.
Sealey Elementary School celebrated its letter grade jump (from a C to an A) on Friday, Oct.
9, with local officials and over 300 Sealey Superstars awarded proclamations and prizes after an early dismissal ahead of Hurricane Isaias.
FSU students vote in SGA elections starting today at 8 a.m. with candidates from Forward and Legacy promising campus safety improvements (including better lighting and shuttle services); voting closes tomorrow at 8 p.m.
Five cultural event grant proposals in Tallahassee are on hold as Leon County reviews eligibility under a new Florida law restricting county funds for activities referencing race, color, sex or ethnicity.
The proposals include a Cuban American concert & festivals planned after January.
After a 44-20 loss to Louisville on Oct.
11, *FSU* faces growing questions about its fundamentals and direction under coach Mike Norvell. University officials plan changes including hiring a new athletic director as the team prepares for its upcoming rivalry game with Miami.
Miami will play Florida State on Oct.
17 at Hard Rock Stadium; the Hurricanes enter as the heaviest favorite in a rivalry spanning 45 years, while Florida State (3-3) will try to challenge the unbeaten 5-0 squad.
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