18+ hour, 47+ min ago   (1064+ words) The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) sent a letter to Florida State University on Aug. 21 asking the administration to drop pending student conduct charges brought against Tallahassee Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) and its co-presidents, Jadyn Glueck…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (640+ words) At a press conference on April 14, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the renaming of public areas across the state in honor of prominent figures, two of whom are loved by the Florida State University community. This includes two name changes…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1715+ words) Florida State and the Tallahassee community found moments of reprieve this year despite a disappointing football season, a contentious political climate, and the recovery following an April 17, 2025, campus mass shooting. While headlines often focused on hardship, several community milestones and…...

5+ mon, 3+ day ago   (411+ words) The fairgrounds teemed with patrons dressed in everything from historical royalty garbs and townspeople to fantasy cosplayers, fur suits, and favorite pop culture characters. The setting curated an immersive atmosphere with wooden and cloth tents and period-accurate regalia. Performers included…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1029+ words) Florida State faculty and staff would be permitted to carry concealed weapons on campus if HB 757 is signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. The bill would expand voluntary Guardian Programs to colleges and universities, which provide training to employees to prevent…...

7+ mon, 2+ day ago   (586+ words) (This is a developing story. Check back for additional details). A pipe burst in McCollum Hall on Sunday, Feb. 1. Students evacuated the building as alarms went off and water leaked from floor to floor. In one video, water could be…...

7+ mon, 4+ day ago   (554+ words) Located in Midtown on Thomasville Road, the newly opened Dear Sunday Cafe's expansive menu of “made from scratch classic brunch and lunch favorites” promises to satisfy the cravings of any kind of customer. Sharing an address with Midtown Reader, Dear…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago   (555+ words) On June 30, 2025, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) mandated that all painted crosswalks across the state be removed before Sept. 4, under threat of losing federal and state transportation funding. Florida’s capital city of Tallahassee began removing its painted murals in…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago   (566+ words) On Sept. 30, 2025, the Florida minimum wage increased from $13.00 to $14.00 an hour. This increase resulted from the establishment of Amendment 2 in 2020, which outlined an annual increase in Florida's minimum wage by $1.00 per hour until it reaches $15.00 on Sept. 30, 2026. The cost of…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago   (460+ words) (This is a developing story. Check back later for additional details). On Oct. 15 at 6:06 p.m., a call was placed regarding the open carry of a weapon. Shortly after, officers were dispatched and arrived on scene at 600 W Gaines St according to…...