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Kate Kerr, a 101-year-old who built B24 bombers during WWII, continues to live in Tallahassee and displays cherished memorabilia of her Rosie the Riveter legacy & remains a vivid link to local history.

British singer Grace George will make her American debut Tuesday night at Goodwood’s Carriage House as part of Florida State University’s Opening Nights series, performing acoustic covers and original tunes that have earned her widespread acclaim — her global recognition follows millions of Spotify streams.

FSU students are preparing for graduation as they face mixed emotions about leaving familiar campus routines; some plan gap years, further studies, or entering the workforce while dealing with post-grad blues (a common transitional challenge).

Florida State and Florida A&M are expanding their joint engineering school with a $152 million building at Innovation Park.

The new facility will include labs, classrooms and study areas (163,950 sqft) and is scheduled to finish in December 2028 as enrollment rises.

Leon County voters will decide on a one-mill school tax increase on Nov.

3 to raise teacher pay, boost school security, and fund mental health services in local classrooms. The referendum also creates a citizens’ advisory committee (to ensure funding transparency) with every dollar staying locally.

US Senator Bernie Sanders joined Angie Nixon & hundreds at The Moon on Sunday, Oct.

18 as the duo promoted her Senate bid during the Fighting Oligarchy Tour in Tallahassee.

Bernie Sanders and Angie Nixon held a rally Sunday night at The Moon in south Tallahassee where about 1,600 voters gathered to hear their views on education funding and affordable housing.

Voters can cast ballots during early voting from today through Nov. 1.

Florida State women’s basketball defeated Tampa 72-44 in an exhibition game at Donald L.

Tucker Civic Center on Sunday, Oct. 18. Coach Brooke Wyckoff said the strong defense & bench performance set a promising tone for Thursday’s home game against Palm Beach Atlantic University.

Missy Odom, a dual-sport freshman on FSU's softball & basketball teams, is set to boost the program as she prepares for her first game against Merrimack University on Nov.

2 in Tallahassee.

Florida State baseball split an exhibition doubleheader against North Florida on Saturday, Oct.

17 at Mike Martin Field at Dick Howser Stadium; the Seminoles won the first game 7-1 but lost the second 7-2 while the coaching staff reviewed pitching strategies for the upcoming spring season.

Florida State fell 43-35 to No. 3 Miami in double overtime yesterday at Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens) after a disputed end-zone call ended the game.

The team now enters a bye before hosting Clemson on Oct. 31.