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Even before the pandemic, America's suicide rate was rising. In Tallahassee, the 2012 suicide death of 31-year old Brook Bowers prompted her parents - Mary and Bill - to start a yearly event to raise awareness and resources for local mental health providers. To talk about this year's Labor Day happening at the Alford Greenway are: Mary and Bill Bowers; and Cindy Foster with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Florida.

As circumstances change almost daily, some of Leon County's leading public and private school administrators talk about what they are doing to ensure students can have the benefits of in-person education in safety. To talk about it are: Cornerstone Learning Community Director Jason Flom; Leon District Schools Superintendent Rocky Hanna; and Maclay School Head of School James Milford.

The 15th president of Florida State University talks about his nearly 7-year tenure, including what he considers his biggest accomplishments, his hopes for the school's future and even some gentle criticism of state lawmakers' efforts to micromanage universities' political leanings and course offerings.

On tonight’s program: Doctors are urging people to listen to the science and socially distant themselves, wear masks and above all, get vaccinated. Meanwhile Florida’s former health secretary weighs in on skyrocketing COVID-19 hospitalizations; Florida’s governor takes mandatory masking in schools off the table amid the pandemic spike; Since Florida’s eviction moratorium ended, there’s been relief for at least some of those involved in the rental housing market; Florida hemp stakeholders mull how to give that industry a boost; And we hear from those who’d like to see the prices of medicines bought by those on Medicare to be a LOT less expensive than they are now.

Isabel Canella is on the cusp of starting her senior year at Lawton Chiles High School. She started this year in Digital Academy, but she felt isolated. So, she switched to in-person school during the second quarter. She relished the ability to connect and interact with her friends and teachers.

Adam Kaye is the co-owner and developer of Railroad Square Art District. He and his sister inherited the property, and it has been with his family for three generations. He hopes to continue to provide artists pathways toward financial stability.

Tiyah Isom-Morris is a Vista Leader with Americorps Florida Vista Network. Vista is a program created to alleviate poverty. A life filled with serving her community has prepared Ms. Isom-Morris for her current role. She’s inspired by the thought that she’s sharing her light and love to make a positive impact.

Dr. Chuback ‘s goal in his new book, “The Straight A Handbook,” is to educate people about their own personal potential for achievement, success and happiness. He shares the 50 most powerful secrets for ultimate success in and out of the classroom.

Antonio Jefferson is the president and CEO of The Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce. His organization focuses on helping female and minority-owned businesses. Jefferson states that nationally about 41% of Black-owned businesses have had to close their doors for good. He’s inspired by how the Big Bend has stuck together and helped each other during the tumultuous COVID-19 era.

Peter Kleinhenz works for Tall Timbers Research Station & Land Conservancy as the Aucilla River Watershed Coalition Coordinator. He’s loved the outdoors for as long as he can remember. Listen to his story on how he strives to get as much land conserved as possible in our region.