Good morning, Tallahassee.

Dozens of dogs are ready to be adopted at the Tallahassee Animal Service Center as the shelter waives adoption fees this weekend to clear the kennels.

The shelter, located across from Tom Brown Park at 1125 Easterwood Drive, welcomes visitors from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday through Sunday and by appointment during the week.

Officers responded around 9:30 p.m. Thursday to reports of gunfire in the 200-block of Palmetto Street in south Tallahassee and found an adult man with a gunshot wound who was pronounced dead despite immediate aid.

FSU College of Business inducted three former faculty into its Faculty Hall of Fame in March to honor their decades of service and recognized 17 current staff for their work.

Dean Michael Hartline said the event celebrated strong teaching—an honor that comes as the college prepares to open its new building, Legacy Hall, by late August.

Florida State University's Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences Robert Tomko Jr. was honored with the Distinguished Teacher Award—recognizing his strong commitment to clear, supportive teaching.

The Faculty Awards Celebration originally set for April 22 has been postponed to fall—ensuring ongoing acknowledgment of outstanding instruction.

Florida lawmakers passed HB 443 on Thursday, which allowed charter schools to adopt stricter codes of conduct and raise enrollment while barring school landlords or their spouses from serving on governing boards—now the bill heads to Gov. DeSantis for approval.

On May 2, local officials at an Our Town panel discussed the potential sale of Tallahassee Memorial Hospital to FSU—Commissioner Matlow opposed the sale to preserve local control while Commissioner Williams-Cox said she supported any option that would offer the best care for residents and noted that no official proposal has been released.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a public health alert on May 1 for potato chips—imported from Colombia containing pork cracklings—that must not be eaten after routine checks revealed prohibited meat products.

Distributors in Florida and other states received the alert and advise consumers to check their pantries.

Florida A&M baseball won 17-2 over Alabama A&M on Friday evening by scoring 13 runs in the first three innings—its final home series opener.

The team will face Alabama A&M again at 2 p.m. today—adding another chance to show its strength.

Former FSU quarterback Jordan Travis retired on April 30th after a leg injury disrupted his NFL plans with the New York Jets — his record-setting career at FSU, which included rushing over 1,000 yards and tying for second in passing touchdowns, cements his legacy among the Seminoles.

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.

Southeast Qualifier Bike Polo Tournament

9 AM – 8 PM — Laverne F. Payne Basketball Court — Registration details available — Compete in this exciting bike polo tournament and showcase your skills.

Mother's Day Brunch 2025

11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Eve on Adams — Reservations required — Treat Mom to a decadent brunch with stunning city views.

Saylor Dollar Duo Performance

8-11 p.m. — Blue Tavern — Free entry — Enjoy originals and favorite covers performed by the Saylor Dollar Duo.

Lunch with the Doctor: Understanding Stroke

11 a.m. — Tallahassee Senior Center — $5 suggested donation for lunch — Learn about stroke recognition, prevention, and current treatments from a local neurologist during this informative session.

Bingo Night

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Hangar 38 — Enjoy great food and tunes — Test your knowledge at this fun bingo event with friends.

Tallahassee Career Fair

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tallahassee — Free entry — Connect with top employers across various industries and enhance your career prospects.

Local Band Showcase

9-11 p.m. — 926 Bar & Grill — $10 over 21, $12 under 21 — Enjoy a night of local music featuring BITE MARKS, BANQUET, and BACKWARDS DRIVING!

Open Farm Fun Day

9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Redemptive Love Farm — Tickets sold at the farm — Experience a day with farm animals and outdoor fun for all ages.