Good morning, Tallahassee.

On Friday night, Tallahassee police responded at about 9:50 p.m. to gunshots in a city-owned park near Railroad Square where a large crowd fled amid rapid fire and a brief fight—bullet casings and one minor injury were found—while no arrests have been made.

Florida lawmakers passed a bill that bans cell phone use throughout the school day in elementary and middle schools and sets up a pilot program in six counties to test a full-day ban in high schools — the House vote was 85-14 and the Senate vote was 26-5 before the bill goes to Gov. Ron DeSantis for approval. The measure also changes how charter schools get funding and eases the conversion of traditional schools.

Florida State University held its graduation ceremonies for 8,926 students at the Donald L.

Tucker Civic Center on May 2-3, marking its largest class yet. Graduates overcame hardships from the events on April 17 and earned advanced degrees in fields such as education, urban planning, and engineering—setting the stage for their future careers.

Florida lawmakers agreed on a budget deal framework that promises the largest tax cut in state history—offering $2.8 billion in tax relief and a permanent sales tax reduction while being below the governor’s $115.6 billion plan.

The session will extend until June 6 and lawmakers will return May 12 after breaks this weekend and next week.

Gov. Ron DeSantis lost support in his second-to-last legislative session as lawmakers rejected his proposals on immigration, a $115.6 billion budget, and condo relief measures — forcing the session to extend until early June so they can finalize a budget before July 1.

Lawmakers also probed a key initiative linked to the first lady — a move that has raised new questions about the governor’s influence in state affairs.

Florida State’s baseball game against Clemson was suspended in the 8th due to lightning and rain in Tallahassee—Clemson leads 4-3.

The suspended game will resume at 1 p.m. today and game three will start 45 minutes later as FSU maintains its series lead after an extra innings win in game one.

Florida A&M’s Rattlers won a hard-fought series against Alabama A&M on Saturday afternoon at Moore-Kittles Field — both teams traded strong pitching in a tight duel.

Freshman pitcher Jazzy Francik threw her first no-hitter on Saturday as she led No. 9 FSU softball to an 8-0 win over No. 15 Virginia Tech.

The team will complete its series sweep today at 4 p.m. at Tech Softball Park in Blacksburg.

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.