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Wednesday, June 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Tallahassee. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Tallahassee Fire Department off duty firefighters built a ramp for a neighbor in need (working with Ability1st), showing their service goes beyond emergency calls. WCTV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Governor’s Square Mall reopened Tuesday morning after closing over the weekend because a burst water main shut down all stores except Dillard’s — Brookfield Properties said the broken water line caused the disruption. WCTV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Grammy Award-winning T-Pain announced his TP20 tour and will play in Tallahassee on Oct. 17 at the Tucker Civic Center during FAMU homecoming. The tour marks his 20 years in music and will also visit cities such as Cleveland and New York City—inviting fans to join the celebration. Tallahassee Democrat
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A large plume of Saharan dust is heading toward Florida and will likely reach Tallahassee later this week—weather officials expect hazy skies, deep red sunsets, and minimal impact from Canadian wildfire smoke. Forecasts also show that rain may cause the dust to settle on cars, marking one of the strongest events this season. Tallahassee Democrat
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Family members and friends of more than 100 construction workers detained in an ICE raid at a Tallahassee job site say they are struggling to locate their loved ones as officials send detainees to facilities in Baker County, Miami and Texas—some already deported to Mexico while others remain unaccounted for. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ Senate President Ben Albritton said the rural renaissance plan to boost health care, schools, roads and jobs in rural areas will be revived next year. After lawmakers started budget talks Tuesday, Senate spokeswoman Katie Betta said the plan did not pass this session — and ideas on tax cuts and property measures are still under review. WFSU Public Media
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ FSU wellness expert Amy Magnuson, director of UHS, offers five simple tips to help people stay healthy this summer—such as eating local foods, drinking water, using sunscreen, staying active and keeping in touch with friends. Her advice is meant to help students, workers and travelers care for both body and mind as the season heats up. Tallahassee Democrat
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Two upcoming Tallahassee Housing events will help residents learn what they need to buy their first home—offering clear guidance on the home buying process. WCTV
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ FAMU football coach James Colzie III will host a Mega Camp today at Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium for junior college players, transfer athletes and high school graduates to try for a roster spot before summer practices start on June 23. Representatives from Edward Waters, Gardner-Webb, Warner and West Florida will attend and participants can register at 9:30 a.m. with drills beginning at 10:30 a.m. — the camp seeks to uncover overlooked talent. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ Florida State locked in their Super Regionals spot with a 5-2 win over Mississippi State while Oregon State beat USC 9-0 to secure their game in Corvallis, Oregon. The teams will face off in a best-of-three series with dates to be announced by the NCAA — it is their first matchup in this tournament. WCTV
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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