Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of October.
Good morning, Tallahassee.
Victory House Community Resource Center in Tallahassee is helping residents access food, clothing and support services—connecting them with essential programs like Clothed With Love and Winner’s Market.
The nonprofit remains a trusted hub for those facing tough times.
FSView & Florida Flambeau launched its Investigative Desk yesterday to cover deep stories affecting FSU students & Tallahassee residents.
The permanent team of six journalists will pursue long-term projects that guide community insight into campus and local issues.
Residents in Tallahassee saw a SpaceX rocket launch that created a space jellyfish effect on Tuesday, Oct.
13 early in the morning. The phenomenon happened as sunlight lit the rocket's exhaust plume while the sky stayed dark.
Local artist Fenix Moon brings his inspiring journey to Monticello Opera House in The Crucible, where he plays Tituba in a production running from Oct.
16 to 25 (shows on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.). Tickets are $25.
Florida Institute for Child Welfare will host In Their Shoes, an interactive simulation as part of FSU Discovery Days to let participants experience the challenges survivors face.
It is set for Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 1-3 p.m. in Rooms 2400 and 2500 (Global and Multicultural Engagement Building on FSU campus).
Leon County is partnering with Legal Services of North Florida to help low-income homeowners resolve title issues for heir property.
Residents can attend a workshop today at 6 p.m. at Downtown Main Library or on Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. at Lake Jackson Community Center — information is available online.
Florida gubernatorial candidate David Jolly held a town hall on Monday at FAMU where students asked about his plans for academic, immigration and diversity policies.
Jolly said he would expand diversity and use executive orders to fund DEI programs as part of his gubernatorial series ahead of Nov. 3.
Tallahassee Fire Department’s USAR Task Force 7 spent the night in Crestview as the Shoal River threatened homes + the river crested and receded without major incidents; the team returned Monday morning to begin demobilization in Tallahassee.
Tallahassee CRA hosted an event in Frenchtown and Southside — residents gave input on how to spend redevelopment funds.
Those unable to attend in person can share their ideas through an online survey until Nov. 15.
The campaign pulled a 30-second radio ad that used the word + Negroes after community backlash amid the contest for City Commission Seat 5.
The ad was scheduled to air on 96.1 Jamz from Oct. 5 through Oct. 18.
Construction on the Southside Transit Center nears completion near Orange Avenue and S.
Meridian Street as crews finish key steel work and install six bus-charging arms — officials say StarMetro will soon release its 2027 Transit Development Plan for community input.
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare and the TMH Foundation will host Making Strides Against Breast Cancer on Sunday, Oct.
25 from 1:30-4 p.m. at Cascades Park (1001 S. Gadsden St.) to educate the community about breast cancer detection and treatment.
FAMU ended a losing streak on Friday by beating Alabama State 28 to 27 with a blocked kick in final seconds + the Rattlers will face Jackson State on Saturday at 3 p.m. at Mississippi Veterans Stadium.
Early signing period starts Dec.
2-4 as Florida State recruits face scrutiny; coach Mike Norvell’s program and local experts monitor shifting commitments. Top high school talents are expected to impact the Seminoles + recruiting excitement grows as the state's football future unfolds.
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