Good morning, Tallahassee.

Tallahassee honored Rev.

Dr. R.B. Holmes Jr. and Dr. Gloria P. Holmes with an honorary street designation as city leaders celebrated their service in education + community and economic development. A separate tribute recognized Drs. Charles and Connie Evans with a street sign installation attended by family and friends.

Leon County government hosted its annual Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, Oct.

17 at the Old West Enrichment Center on Lake Bradford Road — about 30 nonprofit agencies offered candy and human services resources to children and their families.

Big Bend Hospice in Crawfordville is seeking volunteers to support hospice caregivers, families, and patients in Wakulla County.

Coordinator Andrea Zinker urges those interested to apply online or call and RSVP ahead of the orientation today as they aim to grow from 11 to 20 volunteers.

At 5 a.m. on Oct. 19, Tallahassee firefighters responded to a massive cardboard blaze at Marpan Recycling on Woodville Highway and quickly extinguished the fire, which measured about 100 ft + 50 ft + 20 ft.

Tallahassee cocktail bar Blu Halo — a local favorite — celebrates 10 years of operation, marking a decade of service and community hospitality.

The 18th Tallahassee Film Festival, held Oct.

8-11, screened over 80 films at venues downtown including the Challenger Learning Center (CLC) and Kleman Plaza even as Hurricane Isaias loomed, giving local filmmakers a stage to share narratives, documentaries, and shorts.

621 Gallery, a contemporary arts space in Tallahassee celebrating 45 years, faces $45,000 in funding cuts from a state law affecting DEI programs set to take effect Jan.

1 (2027) after already losing $17,000; it needs community donations to support rent, staff, and exhibitions.

Leon County voters will decide in November whether to extend a half-cent sales tax that has funded $347 million in school upgrades since the 2012/13 fiscal year.

The tax has supported projects like new classrooms, upgraded cafeterias and gyms plus could fund a rebuild of Raa Middle School if approved.

FSU defends its Cyberween title as students, faculty and staff play a quick online cybersecurity game from Oct.

19 to Oct. 30 — a challenge that tests recognizing phishing scams and weak passwords. The event offers prizes including scholarships and football game tickets.

Bernie Sanders and Angie Nixon rallied supporters at The Moon in Tallahassee 16 days ahead of Election Day.

The event was part of Sanders’ nationwide tour and drew locals who came to show their political engagement.

Leon County runners delivered standout results at the New World Fall Spectacular meet in Jacksonville on Oct.

17 + Chiles finished fourth in Elite girls and Florida High runners placed second in Division B while Jonathan Kiros was 17th in Elite boys and Erick Garcia won Division C.