Michael Steven Partin, Leon HS Grad, Dies at 75

Michael Steven Partin, Leon HS Grad, Dies at 75

Michael Partin, 75, of Tallahassee smoked his last doobie on September 1, 2025, following a brave battle with cancer. Michael was born November 18, 1949, in Miami, Florida, the second of four boys, to John and Leona Partin. He moved to Tallahassee in 1961, attending Blessed Sacrament School and serving as an altar boy at […]

William Paul Sawyer, Accomplished Physician, Dies at 76

William Paul Sawyer, Accomplished Physician, Dies at 76

William Paul Sawyer passed peacefully from this world with his wife by his side on Sunday, August 31, 2025 in Tallahassee, FL.  Paul was born in Boston, Massachusetts on August 5, 1949 to Charles Glenn and Betsy Ivey Sawyer. The oldest of four children, Paul was raised in Winston-Salem, NC. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa […]

Charles Ronald Trammell, “Henry” the Radiator Man, Dies at 95

Charles Ronald Trammell, “Henry” the Radiator Man, Dies at 95

Charles Ronald Trammell affectionately known to thousands as “Henry” the Radiator Man passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter on September 5, 2025. Born in Cairo, Georgia on May 9, 1930, Ronald was the proprietor of the Tallahassee Radiator Shop, a family business in Tallahassee for almost 100 years. He had an uncanny […]

Tallahassee Downtown & COCA Grant Finalists in Music Grant Competition

Tallahassee Downtown & COCA Grant Finalists in Music Grant Competition

TALLAHASSEE, FL – September 5, 2025 – The Council on Culture & Arts (COCA) and the Tallahassee Downtown Improvement Authority Board recently announced that COCA has been selected as one of the 100 nonprofit organizations to progress to the public voting stage of the 2026-2028 Levitt Music Series Grant. The Levitt Foundation received more than […]

Mary Anne Roberts Dawson, Co-Founder Tallahassee’s Annsworth Academy, Dies at 100

Mary Anne Roberts Dawson, Co-Founder Tallahassee’s Annsworth Academy, Dies at 100

She lived a remarkable and adventurous life full of love, creativity, and purpose. A devoted educator, traveler, artist, and mother, she left a profound impact on generations of children, her community, and—above all—her beloved family. Born on December 28, 1924, in London, Ohio, to Chester Pearl Roberts and Hilda Grace Loveless Roberts, Anne was the […]

FAMU Board of Trustees Hosts Strategic Retreat

FAMU Board of Trustees Hosts Strategic Retreat

By Alonda Thomas, FAMU News Last month, the Florida A&M University (FAMU) Board of Trustees convened in Orlando for a two-day retreat focused on reflection, transition, and charting a unified path forward for the institution. The retreat provided a platform for the Board to engage in candid discussions around several key topics, including the Board’s self-evaluation, the […]

FSU to Host 125th Anniversary Celebration Honoring Senator Claude Pepper

FSU to Host 125th Anniversary Celebration Honoring Senator Claude Pepper

By Stephen R. MacNamara, FSU News Florida State University and the Claude Pepper Foundation invite the community to a special celebration marking the 125th anniversary of Senator Claude Pepper, a towering figure in Florida and national history. The celebration will take place from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, at the Broad Auditorium, Claude […]

Peter Collins Re-elected Chair of FSU Board of Trustees

Peter Collins Re-elected Chair of FSU Board of Trustees

By Amy Farnum-Patronis, FSU News The Florida State University Board of Trustees unanimously re-elected Trustee Peter Collins as its chair during its meeting on Aug. 29.   “It’s an honor to serve as the chair of the FSU Board of Trustees,” Collins said. “I love the university, and I love being able to lead such a passionate and engaged […]

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