Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of June.
Good morning, Tallahassee.
FPL urged customers to prepare for hurricane season today by planning ahead for power outages and medical needs while announcing that upgrades to its grid—such as burying power lines—will help restore service faster during storms; the company directs locals to visit FPL.com/Storm for emergency planning tips.
House and Senate leaders reached an agreement Friday night that clears the way for lawmakers to return to Tallahassee Tuesday to start negotiating a balanced budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1.
The framework includes a $900 million commercial lease tax cut — $350 million in sales tax exemptions for Florida families, $250 million in debt reduction and $750 million in yearly payments into a state rainy-day fund.
FSU baseball players Link Jarrett, Drew Faurot and Jamie Arnold talked about their regional win and said strong teamwork and good plays helped win the game—giving hope for future matchups.
Florida State baseball returned to Dick Howser Stadium for day two of the Tallahassee Regional when it played Mississippi State on May 31 at 6 p.m. on ESPN2.
The game followed a win over Bethune-Cookman and a two-hour weather delay—featuring multiple home runs and a closely contested performance—showing the intense regional battle.
ISB Convention 2025
June 2-7 — Florida State University — Registration required — The largest gathering of double bassists returns to inspire and connect musicians worldwide.
Ken Ludwig's Lend Me A Soprano
8:00 – 10:30 PM — Theatre Tallahassee — Tickets required — A madcap screwball comedy set in the 1930s with world-class talent and laughs.
EDXN Fest 2025
4-8 p.m. — Cascades Park — Free entry — Experience a heavenly blend of music and performances with live Christian rappers and soulful worship.
20th Annual Tomato Feastival
1-6 p.m. — Goodwood Museum & Gardens — Supports local farms — Enjoy a day of food, music, games, and the best local tomatoes.
Songwriters in the Round
8-10:30 p.m. — Blue Tavern — $10 — Embark on a musical journey with top Tallahassee songwriters Elizabeth Fravel, Christopher Ash, and Doc Russell.
Saturday Night Bikes and Trikes
7-10 p.m. — The Getaway Grille and Bar — Free entry — Enjoy a night of good food, cold drinks, and live music with Queen of Hearts Band.
R&B Wednesday Night at Crafty Crab
8 p.m. - 12 a.m. — Crafty Crab Capital Circle — VIP seating available — Enjoy an evening of R&B vibes, seafood, and drink specials at Tallahassee's newest adult hot spot.
Big Al and the Heavyweights Concert
8 PM–12 AM — House of Music Tallahassee — Ticket prices vary — Experience a musical gumbo of Cajun, Zydeco, Blues, and Rock that promises to delight all attendees.
Creator Summit
4-7 p.m. — Pedro's Tacos & Tequila Bar — Register online for tickets — Explore the latest trends in digital media while networking with industry leaders.
Local Band Showcase: Cloud Storage
7 PM – 1 AM — The Bark — All Ages — Enjoy a night of local tunes featuring Cloud Storage and more.
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