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Newcomer interviews: Summer enrollees reflect on their journey to Tallahassee
Manasse Itete didn’t expect to be playing football, much less living in Tallahassee. Itete, born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, moved to the United States (California) at the beginning of high school. Initially, he thought basketball would be his calling. “I (have) been in the States for five...
FSU Wins Legal Battle to Access ACC Media Rights Contracts
Florida State University has been granted access to media rights contracts of the Atlantic Coast Conference. According to a press release from Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, the ACC capitulation’s is due to their obligation to comply with the Florida’s Public Records Act. Since FSU’s football team was...
Second Harvest of the Big Bend receives over $20K to support mobile distributions
Second Harvest of the Big Bend received a $20,500 grant from State Farm to assist in providing food for Second Harvest’s mobile distributions within their 16 county service areas, according to Second Harvest’s press release.
Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra Presents ‘Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert’
The Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra will present Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert, featuring a screening of the complete film with composer John Williams’ iconic Oscar®-winning score performed live to the film. The concert will be led by conductor John Jesenksy on Saturday, September 28, and Sunday, September 29, 2024, at The Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. Tickets are available starting June 17 at www.tallahasseesymphony.org.
FSU football rankings in College Football 25: Full list of player and team ratings
At long last, Florida State football fans can play as the Seminoles with the release of College Football 25. The last time EA Sports released a college football video game was 2013 with NCAA Football 14. Back then, gamers couldn't play as Jameis Winston: Instead, QB #5 was under center for FSU. Now with NIL rules in place, player names and likenesses are in the game for the first time, meaning FSU fans can take the digital field with DJ Uiagalelei, Patrick Payton and the rest of the Seminoles. (Sorry, FAMU fans, you're not in the game just yet.)
FAMU trustees to discuss presidential search, selection for Robinson replacement
Florida A&M University’s Board of Trustees has scheduled a meeting to discuss a single item on its agenda — a presidential search and selection — following FAMU President Larry Robinson’s Friday announcement that he was stepping down. The virtual meeting is set to take place 10...
2nd Annual STEMental Summit with the United Hands Project
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Utilizing S.T.E.M platforms, The United Hands Project is helping teach individuals how to better cope with mental health. Open ages from 10 to 23, this free event is back for its second year helping these eager community members learn and grow!. The STEMental Summit kicks...
USF rumored to be a potential Big Ten addition in the vein of Rutgers
USF could be in consideration for a spot in the Big Ten in the future because they are AAU accredited and have the necessary student body -- much in the same way Rutgers did when they were admitted into the conference despite not being the most dominant school in their previous conference.
Florida State baseball year in review: Reliving and recapping an incredible season
On Wednesday, Florida State baseball broke a program record with six picks in the first two days of the MLB Draft. Sunday evening, James Tibbs became the Seminoles’ highest pick since 2008, being selected 13th by the San Francisco Giants. Major League Baseball teams validated what the Tallahassee community...
Sarasota weekend weather: Extreme heat and the return of Saharan dust
The tropics remain quiet, thanks in part to a patch of Saharan dust that the area National Weather Service's forecasters say is heading westward toward Florida and could begin to impact the Sarasota-Bradenton area on Saturday, potentially bringing hotter days this weekend. The dust will move north across the state,...
Stay Safe on the Water: FWC Encourages Awareness and Divers-Down Flag Compliance
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) urges boaters and divers to prioritize safety this summer in and around Sebastian. Maintaining a watchful eye for your surroundings (360-degree awareness) and following all divers-down flag regulations are key to a worry-free experience. Divers and dive vessels rely on readily identifiable...
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