As Tallahassee Community College students and faculty participated in a nationwide recognition of international education, the beginning of the festivities started with a reminder of the very recent attacks in France and Lebanon.
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal issued an executive order to have American and state flags flown at half-staff in honor of the victims of the Paris attacks.
Florida Governor Rick Scott has sent a letter to the Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and members of the Florida Congressional delegation saying the state "will not support the requests we have received" to to take in 425 Syrian refugees.
The city of Tallahassee is hoping to encourage more people to take a spin on their bikes downtown, through the addition of a protected bike lane network.
It was a day to celebrate in the Capitol City and also one to remember. Family and friends of Florida veterans waited for a glimpse of their loved ones etched in history.
