Good morning, Tallahassee.

Tallahassee residents can get free legal advice on family law and housing at the clinic at Nims Middle School on Saturday, Oct.

17 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., where volunteer attorneys will assist walk-ins on a first-come basis.

Neighbors donated four canned goods for a North Florida Fair ticket during Second Harvest’s Pre-Fair Food Drive on Thursday, Oct.

15 in south Tallahassee. Last year the drive collected over 6,000 lbs — a sign of strong community support amid local food needs.

Leon County’s youth mentoring council is restructuring to adapt to Senate Bill 1134, which restricts local DEI initiatives and takes effect Jan.

1 — planned changes include a new name and staffing adjustments after founder Royle King II stepped down on Oct. 1.

This weekend, Tallahassee hosts local celebrations — Amicus Brewing Ventures will hold Oktoberfest with German beers from Friday to Sunday, 621 Gallery marks 45 years with an art auction starting Saturday at noon, and Blue Tavern celebrates its tenth anniversary with live music at 4 p.m. Saturday.

Leon County Schools expanded student mental health support with a federal grant of up to $7.5 million over five years.

Project AWARE began Sept. 30 and will phase in services that cut delays, train staff and strengthen community care — including support from Apalachee Center.

FSU junior Kensington Wheeler used her summer internship at Sneex (founded by FSU alumna Sara Blakely) to plan a brand activation at Atlanta’s Ponce City Market, where she demonstrated leadership and creativity.

Her work fueled the launch of TeenOp, a digital marketplace connecting high school students with local work opportunities.

DM@FSU raised over $1.5 million for pediatric care + donated $697,380.85, lifting total support for the College of Medicine to over $11.5 million since 2003.

The celebration took place on Oct. 5 in the college atrium.

A FSU-led review featured on the cover of Nature Water shows that scientists at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory are using ultrahigh-resolution mass spectrometry to detect organic markers of human activity in water.

Their work helps track changes from urban and farming practices in water systems around the world.

Florida health officials report a record 548 cyclosporiasis case count even after the national outbreak ended on Sept.

11; they say the year-round warm climate may keep cases rising & advise residents to wash produce thoroughly.

FSU basketball beat Auburn 82-71 in an exhibition game in Birmingham with freshman Marcis Ponder notching a double-double with 21 rebounds.

The Seminoles will face LSU at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. & coach Loucks said they are building on the win.

FSU offensive coordinator Tim Harris Jr. will lead the Seminoles in a rivalry game against Miami tomorrow at 7 p.m. at Hard Rock Stadium, drawing on deep personal ties from his time coaching and playing in South Florida (including a season on Miami's staff).

FSView named junior forward Wrianna Hudson as this week’s ’Nole of the Week after she led the Seminoles to a national title with a game-winning goal.

The forward (from New York) scored three times in eight games and discussed her journey during a Carolina match on Oct. 15.