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Tallahassee, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Tallahassee! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Southwood’s ER expansion means for your next emergency visit
  • How Tallahassee honored its civil rights heroes in a new garden
  • Why a beloved northwest Tallahassee girls’ center may have to move

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 74 degrees.
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 80, low: 72.
  • Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. HCA Florida Capital Hospital's $9.5 million Southwood Emergency Room renovation adds 9 beds, more staff (wtxl.com) — Tallahassee residents who rely on the Southwood Emergency Room will soon see shorter waits, as HCA Florida Capital Hospital invests $9.5 million to add nine beds and more staff. The expansion nearly doubles capacity after patient visits far exceeded expectations, with new rooms expected to open any day once final details are complete.
   

2. LeMoyne Arts honors civil rights legacy at dedication ceremony (tallahassee.com) — LeMoyne Arts has dedicated its new African American Tribute Garden in Tallahassee, honoring local civil rights figures and community leaders with sculpture, plaques, and personal reflections from their families. City and county officials joined residents for the Oct. 1 ceremony, which highlighted Tallahassee’s role in the struggle for social justice and the preservation of Black history.
   

3. Sisters Mentoring Sisters asked to leave Lori Paige Center amid lease dispute in northwest Tallahassee (wtxl.com) — A lease dispute between Sisters Mentoring Sisters and Bethel AME Church is putting the future of the Lori Paige Center in northwest Tallahassee at risk, potentially displacing a key mentoring space for local girls. The group’s attorney says both sides are still negotiating, while organizers vow to continue their mission for Tallahassee youth even if they must relocate.
   

4. Maclay Marauders win 38-0 against North Florida Christian Eagles (tallahassee.com) — Maclay School’s Marauders dominated North Florida Christian 38-0 on Friday night, giving Tallahassee fans a one-sided crosstown football matchup. The photo-heavy recap captures the Eagles battling at Maclay’s field throughout the game, highlighting a strong local performance that sets the tone for the rest of the Marauders’ season.
   

5. 110,000 Students. 30 Campuses. Gen Z's Faith Surge Is Changing American Christianity (latinpost.com) — Florida State University’s Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee drew about 4,500 students this spring for a UniteUS worship event, where dozens were baptized and many declared new or renewed Christian faith. That gathering is part of a broader Gen Z spiritual surge on campuses nationwide, raising questions about how local and Latino churches will support students returning from these large events.
   

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    He has a home and he’s well taken care of. It’s nice to have a neighborhood who can support our animals because they have unconditional love for… (Nextdoor Killearn Lakes)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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