Patty Cox

[Florida State University @FloridaState]

Due to Hurricane Isaias and its potential impact, Florida State University’s Tallahassee campuses will shift to remote classes and work from 8 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 9.

Campuses in Tallahassee will suspend normal business operations at noon on Friday. This includes the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering.

In addition, FSU's Coastal and Marine Lab in St. Teresa will close Friday, Oct. 9.

Essential business operations will continue on campus.

Employees designated by their departments as on-site essential personnel should consult with their supervisors regarding work expectations and scheduling.

Salaried employees whose job duties cannot be performed remotely and who are not designated as on-site essential personnel will be granted administrative leave.

Students should check Canvas regularly for updates and instructions from their instructors.

Campus housing and dining operations will continue throughout the weather event, and additional support facilities will be available during limited hours.

Additional details on student services will be shared on https://t.co/oO5awDcaMg.

Many events scheduled for Friday and throughout the weekend will be canceled. Please check event calendars and sponsors for more details.

FSU expects to resume classes and normal business operations on Monday, October 12.

University officials continue to closely monitor the developments of this severe weather event and remind everyone to review the FSU Emergency Preparedness Guide as you prepare for possible severe weather.

Individuals are strongly encouraged to monitor local forecasts, particularly before traveling, and to follow the guidance of local and state officials.
According to the most recent update from the National Weather Service, gusty winds, heavy rainfall, coastal flooding, and dangerous surf and rip currents are possible beginning Friday.

Continue to check https://t.co/oO5awDcaMg and the SeminoleSAFE mobile app for the latest university updates.

[Marc Topkin @TBTimes_Rays]

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[Jacob Ogles @jacobogles]

There are few reporters with as much respect and history in Florida as Brendan Farrington. This is a tremendous loss not just to journalism but anyone who ever cared about the crazy world of politics and government in the Sunshine State. He was taken entirely too soon.

[Tampa Bay Rays @RaysBaseball]

WE WILL SEE YOU IN OCTOBER