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Thursday, June 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Tallahassee. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tallahassee dads, granddads, and father figures will join the Capital Area Healthy Start Coalition's third annual Dads & Strollers event at Cascade Park on Saturday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. as they vie for a free stroller plus enjoy games, refreshments, and photo opportunities. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ Today, Tallahassee's Caleb Stewart, 11, was recognized by Guinness as the world’s youngest motivational speaker after giving a speech on self-belief — he began speaking at age 3 and now regularly addresses schools, churches and community events — marking his continued impact. WCTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Scientists from FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory discovered a universal law showing how tiny whirlpools in superfluid helium move, collide, and release bursts of energy. The study used frozen deuterium particles, a laser sheet, and a high-speed camera to capture vortex reconnections—revealing a time asymmetry in energy bursts that may help explain turbulence in both quantum and regular fluids. Florida State University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Smart and Safe Florida collected over 377,000 verified signatures to let adults use marijuana and beat the 220,000 needed for state review—Attorney General James Uthmeier will now send the amendment language to the Florida Supreme Court. This is the second effort after a similar measure fell short in 2024. Tallahassee Democrat
- ➤ Developer Ken McDermott plans to restart the long-stalled Washington Square project downtown despite a pending foreclosure lawsuit, mounting fines and demands to reopen sidewalks, and Leon County officials will set a strict deadline—if repairs are not completed soon, legal action will begin. WCTV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare set a new executive leadership structure effective June 1 to expand its services from one hospital into a regional system; Mark O’Bryant remains as CEO– Ryan Smith is now president and COO of the main hospital while Andrew Starr leads West Market operations. This change aims to keep high-quality care available for local communities. Tallahassee Reports
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Filings with Leon County and Tallahassee show that new single-family construction permits in May fell 30.3% to 46 permits from 66 last May — permit values dropped 17.4% from $16.1 million to $13.3 million — signaling a slowdown in the local housing market. Tallahassee Reports
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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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