Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of June.
Good morning, Tallahassee.
On May 31, a community campaign at Godby High School raised more than $40,000 and packed over 9,000 snack packs to help children missing school meals during the summer.
Hundreds of volunteers, including Lavoria Ofuani from Bethel Missionary Baptist Church + support from Second Harvest of the Big Bend, worked to care for hungry kids.
Today, the Historic Capitol Museum in Tallahassee—housed in the original capitol building built in 1845—offers free interactive exhibits where families view more than 250 artifacts and learn Florida history.
Darryl Jones, a school board member, urged Lively Technical College graduates during his May 28 speech to use their diplomas as a path to start local businesses and lead their communities forward.
He said the skills they earned will help them build success and mentor others in Tallahassee — a call to use their talent to grow the city’s small business base.
Tallahassee pet owners are advised to watch their dogs—especially seniors, puppies, and those with black, brown, or flat faces—for signs of heat stress such as a bright red tongue and heavy panting, and move affected pets into a cool place while contacting a veterinarian if needed.
NAMI Tallahassee received a $27,600 donation—its second quarterly gift from 100+ Women Who Care—to fund free mental health services in Leon and surrounding counties.
The donation adds to nearly $493,150 given since the group began in 2020 to support local nonprofits.
Mesa Capital Partners is building the Bradbury apartments on 14 acres at Bannerman and Bull Headley roads in northeast Tallahassee to meet growing demand for upscale rental housing.
The project offers two-story carriage homes, three-story walk-ups and amenities such as a clubhouse, pool, and dog park — apartments will be available by mid-2026 and construction will finish by early 2027 — as part of a planned community development.
Five Tallahassee residents reached the 19,341-foot summit of Mount Kilimanjaro on April 20 after a seven-day climb planned by veteran climber Bill Garvin.
Their challenging journey tested their teamwork and endurance as one member stopped due to altitude sickness.
Florida State baseball rallied on Sunday to beat Mississippi State 5-2 and reach the super regionals; Cal Fisher’s two-run homer and Max Williams’s late hit gave the Seminoles the win.
The game marked their second straight super regional appearance—continuing a strong run in the NCAA Tournament.
FSU baseball head coach Link Jarrett was ejected from the regional final at Dick Howser Stadium after a heated argument with an umpire following a strikeout in the second inning — he received warnings before being removed from the game — Mississippi State led 1-0 as FSU was one win away from clinching the regional title.
FSU women's lacrosse broke ground on a new $12 million lacrosse-only facility on Pottsdamer Street next to the golf and engineering buildings as coach Sara Tisdale builds the inaugural team.
The facility will house a clubhouse and a 1,000-seat stadium while the team — which signed 19 players for spring 2026, including standout transfer Gabby Cleveland — plans to compete at a high level.
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.
An Afternoon with Ralph Roddenberry
2 p.m. — The Sound Bar — $10 Cover — Experience the debut performance of Ralph Roddenberry at The Sound Bar.
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