Good morning, Tallahassee.

On Monday, a line of storms produced tornado warnings that began around 11:45 a.m. in Tallahassee—officials reported trees and building damage near Deerlake Middle School while a confirmed twister was spotted near Midway.

High school students were brought indoors and schools activated tornado drill procedures, and the National Weather Service kept a tornado watch in effect until 6 p.m.—residents are advised to stay alert for stray showers.

Reginald Gibson was found guilty on Monday after about one hour of jury discussion for kidnapping and killing Elisa Thompson in November 2018—court will resume on Wednesday to decide his sentence.

Leon County Schools urged families to register kindergartners as early registration began April 7; officials said parents who enroll a student by May 16 will have a chance to win a two-year Florida Prepaid Scholarship while ensuring adequate staffing for the upcoming school year.

FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers are using artificial intelligence to detect defects in powder-based 3D printing.

The project got over $2.2 million from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research — and it will work with Penn State and HP Inc. to build better tools for advanced manufacturing.

Forecasts indicate Florida will be the most likely state to have a named storm, hurricane, or major hurricane come within 50 miles this season (92%, 65%, and 35%), and forecasters expect an above-normal 2025 season with 17 named storms and 9 hurricanes.

Residents still recovering from past storms are urged to prepare for potential impacts.

Florida State University named longtime officer Jason Trumbower as its new chief of police following a national search; the 26-year FSUPD veteran who served as interim chief since January began his role immediately to lead campus law enforcement and support campus safety in Tallahassee.

Three months into 2025, police data shows fewer crimes than in 2024 and officers shut down three illegal casinos in a recent operation.

The City Commission meeting will have Mayor John Dailey on April 15th and Chiles High School now leads in girls flag football rankings — details from the daily briefs show changes happening in Tallahassee.

FSU football coach Gus Malzahn talked about his team’s scrimmage performance, highlighting key strengths & areas for improvement as the team prepared for upcoming games.

The Casualties EP Release Show

9-11:30 p.m. — 926 Bar & Grill — $10 over 21, $12 under 21 — Celebrate local music with The Casualties and special guests Palace Rats and The Yeah Babys.

Coolbreeze Art & Smooth Jazz Festival: Sankofa Concert

4:30-6:30 p.m. — Cascades Park — Free entry for ages 9-18 — Enjoy an evening of jazz fusion and art with award-winning musicians.

Virginia at Florida State Baseball Game

6-10 p.m. — Dick Howser Stadium — Stream live for $84.99/mo — Catch the thrilling college baseball matchup between Virginia and Florida State.

Local Bands Showcase: Housing Cows and Friends

8:30-11:30 p.m. — The Bark — $10 cover — Enjoy an eclectic mix of local talent featuring Housing Cows, NPC Luv, Solomon Hill, and The Village Idiots.

25th Annual Chain of Parks Art Festival

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Tallahassee Chain of Parks — Free entry — Celebrate 25 years of art with local artists and vibrant exhibits in downtown Tallahassee.

Gene Simmons Band Concert

8-11 p.m. — The Moon — Check for ticket availability — Experience an electrifying performance by Gene Simmons in Tallahassee.

Graduation Party at Potbelly's

10 PM – 2 AM — Potbelly's — Free entry for graduates — Celebrate your academic achievements in style with a lively atmosphere and drink specials.

The Rhythm Remedy

7:30 p.m. — The Sound Bar — $10 cover — Dance to the horn-driven rockin soul of The Rhythm Remedy featuring Motown, Funk, Soul, and Blues.

Mic Drop Mondays: Cinco de Mayo Edition

7-10 p.m. — House of Music Tallahassee — Free entry — Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with open mic fun and karaoke roulette for amazing prizes.

Pharaohs of Funk Concert

7-9 p.m. — TheStudio — $25 — Experience high-energy funk with powerful horn melodies and soulful vocals from the Pharaohs of Funk.