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 […]
Judith B. McGinnis, 87, of Tallahassee, born on March 10th, 1938, and affectionately known as “Judi B” and “Miss Judi” passed away peacefully August 26th, 2025. Born in Tallahassee to Charles and Catherine Benedict, she grew up as a native Tallahassean. She graduated from Leon High School, was in the band, May Court and then […]
Monique Ellsworth, CEO, Second Harvest of the Big Bend Community-based solutions succeed only when local institutions truly invest in their neighbors. At Second Harvest of the Big Bend, we’ve seen that commitment firsthand from Envision Credit Union. For years, Envision has been one of our most steadfast partners in the fight against hunger in Tallahassee and […]
By Margie Menzel, WFSU The Kearney Center emergency shelter is now providing medical care to its clients for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic. The nonprofit Doctors United has a full clinic onsite at the Kearney Center. Practitioners will provide primary care to patients aged 13 and older. The Center’s CEO, Sonya Wilson, says […]
The Tallahassee State College (TSC) District Board of Trustees elected Trustee Eugene Lamb, Jr. as the new Board Chair at its meeting on August 18. He succeeds Trustee Karen Moore. Long-time trustee Frank Messersmith was elected Vice-Chair. Trustee Lamb is known for deep-rooted connections to the College and community. Initially appointed in 2007 by Governor […]
By Ashley Flete, FAMU News TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida A&M University officially opened the doors to its new 700-bed residence hall Venom Landing. The ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 12, brought together students, alumni, faculty, and community leaders to celebrate the university’s newest housing development. “This is more than just a building — it’s a […]
Benjamin Lester Abberger III, who worked on the 1976 presidential campaign of U.S. Senator Lloyd Bentsen of Texas and worked as a Cabinet aide to Florida Treasurer and Insurance Commissioner Bill Gunter, died on August 15, 2025. He was 72. He was born to Nancy Hardy Abberger and Benjamin Lester Abberger, Jr., M.D. on November […]
Margaret O’Connor Hall of Tallahassee, Florida, first woman to serve as principal at Leon High School, died on August 1 at the age of at 84. View full obituary here. A Florida native, she was born to psychiatric physician Dr. James Benson O’Connor (future superintendent of Florida State Hospital, Chattahoochee) and nurse-anesthetist Ida Margaret Móricz […]
Gladys Knight and A John Williams Cinematic Celebration with the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra Leon County Government recently announced two standout performances coming this fall at the Adderley Amphitheater at Cascades Park: Gladys Knight on Friday, October 24, 2025, and “A John Williams Cinematic Celebration” with the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra on Friday, November 7, 2025. Tickets […]
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) recently celebrated the 40th anniversary of Animal Therapy in the Big Bend with the unveiling of a special mural at the TMH Animal Therapy Training Center (1301 E. Sixth Ave., Tallahassee, FL 32303). Designed by local artist Nancy Upthegrove, the mural highlights the diverse types of animal volunteers that have made a […]