Good morning, Tallahassee.

Florida A&M University held its sold-out Homecoming concert on Oct.

16 at Al Lawson Center, drawing thousands of students, alumni and local fans to see hip-hop and R&B stars including Latto, PartyNextDoor, Boosie, G Herbo and Bossman Dlow. The event featured strong stage effects and lively dancers that made the night a memorable celebration of music.

FSU Hillel and nearly 90 students celebrated Sukkot on Oct.

10 by gathering near the main quad in a community Sukkah created by students (from FSU’s first Sukkah Design Sprint) and praying for the hostages following the recent exchange. Campus security and administration helped keep the area safe (with support from key donors) during the event.

Florida State University physicist Zhengguang Lu earned the prestigious William L.

McMillan Award for early-career researchers after discovering a fractional anomalous quantum Hall effect in multilayer graphene materials—a breakthrough showing electrons split into fractions under special conditions. Lu, the first FSU scholar to receive the honor, will join MIT’s Jaiqi Cai to present their research at the University of Illinois next month—marking a promising advance in quantum studies.

FSU researchers led by Joel Trexler and Kellie Keys are studying Wakulla Springs to find how human actions may affect water clarity and the safety of our drinking water.

The team is using environmental communication to show the public the link between science and water health and will share their findings on Oct. 21 in Norway — connecting research and community awareness.

A proposed partnership between Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare and FSU to create an academic medical center is raising concerns as the 9-8 board split may not secure strong community representation.

FAMU is asking for board seats to honor its historic service while city commissioners may soon influence the final governance structure—local leaders seek a balance that reflects community needs.

Florida State University and community partners will host a health and wellness fair today at the Wakulla County Community Center in Crawfordville from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.—the event will have over 70 booths, health presentations and food trucks to offer local resources.

Tallahassee's downtown rooftop bar Charlie Park is on the eighth floor of the AC Hotel by Marriott and offers fancy drinks with pretty views over Cascades Park—giving locals a fresh choice from busy student spots.

The bar changes its drink menu twice a year and holds happy hours and cocktail classes for a fun, relaxed night out.

Florida A&M will host Alcorn State in a homecoming football game today at 4 p.m. on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium — both teams seek their first SWAC win as key players Kenari Wilcher and JaCorian Sewell drive the action with a predicted score of FAMU 24, Alcorn State 14.

Florida State will face Stanford today at 10:30 p.m. on ESPN but will miss starting cornerback Ja'Bril Rawls—he is a key player whose absence adds to the team's challenges.

Wide receiver Duce Robinson and offensive tackle Micah Pettus are also questionable as the Seminoles try to break a three-game losing streak.

Florida State men's basketball lost to Alabama 109-105 in an exhibition game held at Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham on Oct.

16 — senior guard Robert McCray V led with 26 points while teammates Lajae Jones and Chauncey Wiggins recorded double-doubles, and the team will face Florida A&M at Tucker Center on Oct. 26.

Tallahassee Nights Live: FAMU Homecoming 2025

7-10 p.m. — The Moon — $38-$68 — Experience the excitement of FAMU Homecoming with live performances at Tallahassee Nights Live.

Sue Boyd Dance Lessons

10:30 p.m. — 229 Lake Ella Dr, Tallahassee, FL — Small fee applies — Learn various dance styles from a seasoned instructor in a welcoming environment.

Sound Healing for Magic & Wellness

11 a.m. — Tallahassee Senior Center — $15 requested donation — Experience the soothing effects of sound healing with instruments like crystal bowls and gongs for deep relaxation and clarity.

Mariah The Scientist Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Donald L. Tucker Civic Center — Last-minute concert tickets available — Experience the unique sound of Mariah The Scientist live in Tallahassee.

Costume Fun Run

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Fleet Feet Tallahassee — Free entry — Enjoy a festive evening of running and a costume contest with seasonal food and drinks.

Little Dinner Series: Willie Nelson Celebration

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Dedman College of Hospitality — Cost upon inquiry — Enjoy a themed dinner featuring a cocktail reception and four-course meal inspired by Willie Nelson.

Aaron Watson III: PhoFunk Performance

9 p.m. – 1 a.m. — Fire Betty's — Tickets available — Experience the sonic storytelling of saxophonist Aaron Watson III and his band Pharaohs Of Funk.

Steve Sternberg Piano Performance

1:30-5:30 p.m. — Westminster Oaks — Tickets available — Experience the engaging and heartfelt piano music of local artist Steve Sternberg.

27th Annual Oktoberfest

2-6 p.m. — AC Hotel Tallahassee Universities at the Capitol — $50 General Admission; $100 VIP; $25 DD/Child — Celebrate the season with craft beer tastings, music, and games while supporting local seniors.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Systems Administration Training I

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Next Step Healthcare Training LLC. — $2250 — Gain essential Linux skills through comprehensive lab exercises and expert lectures.